Performer la ville #2

As part of Saison Méditerranée 2026, a special program has been created with three partners to explore relationships with public space across the Mediterranean basin, with Collectif Kahraba (Lebanon), Festival D-Caf (Egypt) and Festival Dream City (Tunis). Conceived around two weekends and a laboratory that occupies public and digital spaces in parallel, Performer la ville #2 invites us to reflect on the state of the world, pause the passage of time or take action together.

Some performances require reservations, while others call for audience participation. All events are free. Please note that the program may be subject to change. All information and updates can be found on the Performer la Ville website.

• Embarkation, October 8 to 11 Pop-up performances for all audiences in different neighborhoods, by the company Tout en Vrac The Human Purse, and Itinerary of a Tiger-Man Roving performance

• Meeting "Any space left for Art in public space?" on October 9 A public seminar on Mediterranean creative contexts, organized by FAI-AR, the Laboratory for Studies in Arts Sciences at Aix-Marseille University and Lieux Publics Free admission with reservation

• Criées, rites of the Mediterranean shores, October 9 to 11, at the Port Cebter Grand Port Maritime de Marseille - reservation required Rara Woulib (France) An immersive reflection on Afro-descendant rituals

• Selam, October 10 and 11, a participatory dance performance for all audiences Compagnie Chara (Morocco-Germany) In this participatory dance performance, Moroccan gestures and cultural codes are transformed into urban dance movements (breaking, hip hop, popping), allowing spectators to learn more about Moroccan culture.

• La Traverse, October 11 , upper Canebière A sensitive, immersive work by Compagnie Jeanne Simone A choreographic performance involving volunteers who registered in advance.

• Unreal State, 2026 creation Public space vs. digital space, October 14 to 16, reservation required, in the city center A roving performance in which you are the hero, with Marcos Krivocapich and Leon Siewert-Langhoff (Spain-Argentina)

• Mohames Bouriri, Caroline Apors - Princesses peluche et Nasa4nasa, October 14 to 16 Morocco, France, Egypt Site-specific and digital performances Public space and digital space

• Landing, October 17 and 18 Memory of birds In response to the civic mobilizations on Saturday, October 17, the performances on Saturday, October 17 are canceled; those on Friday, October 16 and Sunday, October 18 will go ahead as planned.

• In response to the civic mobilizations this Saturday, October 17, Collectif Kahraba, presented by Théâtre Joliette and Lieux Publics, is adapting its artistic program. The poetic walk originally scheduled for Saturday, October 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., through Le Panier, is being replaced by a single gathering on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Place du Refuge. We felt it was important to maintain this artistic and political act involving Lebanese and Palestinian artists.

• Closing evening Sunday, October 18 , Jardin du Pharo Come celebrate the close of this second edition with DJ Mint Lemonade, alongside the art installation Mar Nostro by Collectif UV Lab, the immersive concert film Aïchoucha by electronic composer and producer Khalil Epi, a performance and surprises at sunset...