Marsatac

From the Marseille Hip-Hop Scene to Musical Eclecticism

Born in 1999 in the heart of the Marseille hip-hop scene, Marsatac first established itself as the unmissable event for rap and urban cultures in the "Phocaean city". Over the years, the festival has gradually expanded its programming to include electro, rock, pop, and African music, becoming one of the most eclectic and daring festivals in the south of France. Since 2008, African music has held a special place in the programming.

Parc Borély, a Mediterranean Setting

Every year in June, Marsatac sets up camp at Parc Borély, one of Marseille's most beautiful green spaces, located in the 8th arrondissement by the sea. The exceptional setting of the park, with its French gardens, water features, and pine groves, offers an ideal backdrop for this open-air festival that is experienced "day and night". Several stages simultaneously host artists over two days of intensive programming.

An Independent and Responsible Festival

Driven by the Orane association, Marsatac asserts its independence and its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. The festival has developed the Safer initiative, a program to combat sexist and sexual violence in festive environments. Marsatac is also a player in the emerging music scene in the south of France through Marsatac Agency, a booking, production, and artist support structure.

Twenty-Seven Years of Music in Marseille

Since its creation, Marsatac has hosted renowned international artists and emerging talent on its stages. With its 27th edition in 2025 and a 28th edition confirmed for 2026, the festival continues to make Parc Borély vibrate to the rhythm of contemporary music, true to its DNA: discovery, eclecticism, and conviviality.