Bal des séniors

The City of Marseille organizes free dances every year, open to all Marseillaises and Marseillais over the age of 60. The Seniors’ Dance returns on Thursday, January 22, 2026! These dances are highly successful and have become a much-anticipated free event for our older residents. Free events for dancers aged 60 and over, whether beginners or experienced! To the rhythm of salsa, rock, the Madison or the paso doble, the seniors’ dances are free and open to all Marseillaises and Marseillais over 60, whether experienced dancers or beginners. These friendly dancing afternoons reflect the City of Marseille’s desire to promote “better living together” by fostering independence, intergenerational exchange and the fight against isolation among older people. Through these cultural and festive events, Marseille encourages seniors’ involvement in social life and the creation of lasting connections. Last year, no fewer than 3,000 seniors took part in these dancing events—major moments of sharing, dancing and joie de vivre. For the 2026 season, dances are offered both indoors and outdoors to ensure a pleasant and varied setting. Your 2026 seniors’ dances The seniors’ dances generally take place one Thursday per month. Five indoor dances are scheduled at Espace Villeneuve-Bargemon (City Hall), from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: - January 22 - February 12 - April 30 - October 29 - November 19 Four are scheduled outdoors, during the warmer months, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: - May 21 at Place Castellane - June 11 at Place du Général-de-Gaulle Due to weather conditions, the dance on Thursday, June 11, is cancelled - September 10 at Place du Général-de-Gaulle - October 1 at Place Castellane