The Upsessions

The Upsessions take over the Molotov stage in Marseille on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. This Dutch group, an essential figure on the European ska and early reggae scene, offers an energetic live show blending reggae, ska, funk, calypso and soul, driven by a distinctive Hammond organ sound. This is a chance to discover their latest album, Sheriff Double Gun, released in spring 2026. Tickets are available now, so remember to book your place. The Upsessions storm the Molotov: Marseille vibrates to the rhythm of reggae On November 15, 2026, Marseille audiences are expected at the Molotov for an evening dedicated to Jamaican reggae and vintage ska. The Upsessions, true to their green-and-yellow tracksuit aesthetic, bring a blend of early reggae, ska, funk, calypso and soul to the stage, with a live presence praised throughout Europe. The Molotov’s intimate stage is ideally suited to the group’s raw, warm energy. To discover other events of the same kind, check out the schedule of concerts and musical performances in Marseille. The concert will spotlight Sheriff Double Gun, the group’s sixth studio album, entirely devoted to reggae and themed around the Wild West, in the pure Jamaican tradition. It promises to be a full-on, dance-filled evening, led by a band that tours Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and throughout Europe, offering a sound of rare authenticity inherited from the Jamaican musical roots of the 1960s. The Upsessions ticket office at the Molotov: book your tickets Tickets for The Upsessions’ concert at the Molotov are available from €12. The group, highly popular with reggae and ska fans in Europe, attracts a loyal and enthusiastic audience. Tickets are on sale at an affordable price: don’t wait to book yours and avoid disappointment. You can also find all of The Upsessions’ upcoming concert dates on jds.fr. The Upsessions: twenty years of ska and Jamaican reggae Founded in 2005 in the Netherlands by trombonist Giel Mulder and singer-guitarist Boss van Trigt, The Upsessions quickly established themselves as one of the most authentic groups on the European reggae and ska scene. In 2006, the group signed with the British label Moon Ska World and released their first album, The New Heavyweight Champion, in 2007, laying the foundations for a vintage sound rooted in Jamaican early reggae. Over the years, the group expanded its discography with notable collaborations, including Shake It! in 2014 alongside the legendary Lee "Scratch" Perry, whose tracks have been used in American films and TV series. In 2025, the group celebrated 20 years in the business before releasing Sheriff Double Gun in 2026 with Monty Neysmith (Symarip), through the Aggrobeat Records label. How do you get to the Molotov in Marseille? The Le Molotov concert venue in Marseille is ideally served by public transport on the RTM network. The nearest metro station is Notre-Dame-du-Mont (line 2), just a 5-minute walk from the venue. From Saint-Charles station, take line 2 toward Sainte-Marguerite Dromel. Several RTM bus lines also serve the Cours Julien area. Please note: public transport runs until approximately 9 p.m. on weekdays, with extended hours at weekends. If you are coming by car, reach the Cours Julien area via La Canebière from Marseille’s main roads. The journey from the Old Port takes only around 10 minutes. There are two nearby parking options: Parking Indigo Cours Julien, 300 meters away (5 minutes on foot), and Parking Jean Jaurès, 500 meters away (10 minutes on foot). Beware of heavy traffic in this lively area, especially in the evening. Park-and-ride facilities on the outskirts of Marseille offer an economical alternative with public transport connections. Our advice: take metro line 2, Notre-Dame-du-Mont station, to reach Le Molotov without worrying about parking or the area’s narrow streets. The Molotov will soon host other events not to be missed: visit the Gvllow at the Molotov page to discover this concert and book your tickets.