Marseille International Fair
Eleven days of fair at Parc Chanot: 1,000 exhibitors, gastronomy, crafts, and late-night events until 11 PM
2026
About Marseille Fair
The Foire Internationale de Marseille is the premier commercial event of the autumn in the South of France. Established in 1924, it brings together 1,000 exhibitors across 120,000 m² at Parc Chanot and drew over 260,000 visitors for its centenary edition in 2025. Six distinct zones occupy the halls and esplanades: home and living, outdoor, fashion and beauty, gastronomy and local produce, international, and institutions and services. For eleven days, from the last weekend of September to the first weekend of October, the fair features shows, gourmet evenings, and late-night events extending until 11 PM.
Marseille Fair — edition 2026
The Foire de Marseille returns to Parc Chanot from September 25th to October 5th, 2026, under the theme "The Mediterranean on Stage." Featuring 1,000 exhibitors across 120,000 m² of space, the event includes a Mediterranean Alley with a souk, craft workshops, and a food court, a dedicated sea area, three free gourmet evening events until 11 PM, and a late-night opening on Friday, October 2nd. Admission is free for everyone on opening day.
2026 Edition: "The Mediterranean on Stage"
From Friday, September 25th to Monday, October 5th, 2026, the Foire de Marseille dedicates its edition to the cultures of the Mediterranean basin: crafts, tourism, traditions, and cuisine from both shores. The theme was announced on May 28th, 2026, by the organizer, who detailed the event's content in a second press release in July.
One thousand exhibitors in a redesigned Parc Chanot
The 1,000 exhibitors are divided into six sectors: home and living, outdoor, fashion and beauty, gastronomy and local produce, international, and institutions and services. This year, the international section highlights Mediterranean countries. Marseille events has redesigned the layout of the 120,000 m² exhibition space and the flow within the park, following renovation, accessibility, and landscaping work that began in 2025: the visitor path differs from previous editions.
The Mediterranean Alley
This is the 2026 novelty. This esplanade brings together pottery, calligraphy, and mosaic workshops led by professionals, a souk-style stopover with stalls and traditional crafts, a food court with a terrace, and an area dedicated to the Mediterranean Sea: an exhibition on biodiversity and the Grotte Cosquer, virtual reality immersion in the seabed, and a specialized bookstore. A gastronomy festival orchestrated by Gourméditerranée will be held there on October 3rd and 4th.
Before, during, and after
The Fair begins off-site, from September 16th to 22nd, with a Mediterranean Film Festival at the Pathé cinemas in Marseille and Plan-de-Campagne. During the eleven days, the Main Stage hosts shows, auditions, and evening events; the Games Palace and the INNOVA' Marseille innovation village occupy the first weekend. The "Views of my Mediterranean" photo contest, open from July 30th to September 10th, 2026, will result in an exhibition of the ten selected photos at the main entrance, then at the Arenc maritime station.
The details of the daytime musical program (flamenco, oriental dance, Corsican polyphonies) and the gastronomy festival schedule will be announced by the organizer in September.
Highlights Marseille Fair 2026
- "The Mediterranean on Stage" theme and new Mediterranean Alley: souk, craft workshops, food court, and sea-dedicated area
- Three free gourmet evening events until 11 PM — DJ Djel & Friends on September 26th, Gipsy by Paco Baliardo on October 1st, Giant Karaoke on October 3rd
- The Games Palace by HeroFestival, 1,500 m² and over 400 gaming stations, from September 25th to 27th
- Official The Voice auditions on the Main Stage on September 27th
- Mediterranean Film Festival at Pathé cinemas, from September 16th to 22nd, before the opening
- Free admission for everyone on Friday, September 25th
Programme Marseille Fair 2026
Before the Fair — from Wednesday, September 16th to Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Mediterranean Film Festival · Pathé cinemas in Marseille (La Joliette, Les 3 Palmes, La Madeleine) and Plan-de-Campagne — Mamma Mia!, The Big Blue, Purple Noon, Contempt, Brice de Nice, The Secret of the Grain, The Great Beauty, Eat Pray Love, Porco Rosso. Discounted tickets, entertainment before each screening with Fair tickets to be won.
Every day, from September 25th to October 5th
- The Mediterranean Trail · all halls and esplanades — signage and stamps on stands related to the Mediterranean world: crafts, tourism, traditions, from Italy to Tunisia, from Morocco to Egypt.
- The Mediterranean Alley — mosaic, calligraphy, and pottery workshops led by professionals; souk-style stopover with stalls and traditional crafts; food court with a terrace featuring Italian Riviera vibes and two food trucks, from octopus kebab to Lebanese specialties.
- Mediterranean Sea Area · Mediterranean Alley — exhibition on biodiversity and the Grotte Cosquer, virtual reality immersion in the seabed, specialized bookstore, and a Mobile Recycling workshop by the Sauvage Méditerranée association, which transforms waste collected on beaches.
- The Advice Hub · Hall 2, all day — free consultations with architects, interior designers, storage experts, a Feng Shui master, and landscape architects. Registration on-site, subject to availability.
- The Sports Village · Esplanade 3, all day, hosted by CDOS 13 — seven free-access zones: pickleball, hockey, water sports with indoor rowing, ball sports (flag football, handball), inclusive and disability sports, virtual reality sports innovation, and outdoor sports (cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding).
- "Views of my Mediterranean" Photo Contest Exhibition · main entrance — the ten selected large-format photos, submitted to visitor voting for the People's Choice Award.
- Daytime Musical Stage — flamenco, oriental dance, Corsican polyphonies. Performance details to be announced in September.
Friday, September 25th, 2026
- All day — Free admission for everyone, at the Fair's opening
- All day — The Games Palace by HeroFestival · Convention Center: 1,500 m², over 400 free-access gaming stations, board games, cards, role-playing games, TCG, retrogaming, video games, and esports. 2026 novelties: KidExpo children's area, 500 m² video game zone, expanded TCG areas, and Battle Area for tournaments. Access included in the Fair entry ticket.
- All day — INNOVA' Marseille, innovation village · Esplanade 1: ten start-ups from the Southern Region (Ankya, Familipix, JOJO, Le Saisonnier, Maison Nemuri, Éditions Optimist, Saltie, SoundLeaf, Tilipix, Guiido) competing for the Public's Choice, the Partner Media's Choice, and the Innovation Prize.
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
- All day — The Games Palace · Convention Center
- All day — INNOVA' Marseille · Esplanade 1
- 10 AM to 8 PM — Daycare · Hall 3, children aged 3 to 12
- 7 PM to 11 PM — Gourmet Evening "DJ Djel & Friends" · Main Stage, Hall 8 Forecourt: exclusive set by DJ Djel, founding member of Fonky Family, accompanied by his MC K-Méléon; DJ Mo opens the evening with singers and dance collectives. Catering area open until 11 PM. Free entry, access via Gate C.
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
- All day — The Games Palace · Convention Center (last day)
- All day — INNOVA' Marseille · Esplanade 1 (last day)
- 10 AM to 8 PM — Daycare · Hall 3
- 11 AM to 12 PM — Musical show "Des Rivages" · Main Stage, Hall 8 Forecourt: Caroline Tolla, oceanographer and singer, with Wim Welker on folk guitar and Pierre Fenichel on double bass. Sound recordings of whales and sperm whales, stories from divers, sailors, and biologists. Ages 6 and up.
- 2 PM — Official The Voice Auditions · Main Stage, Hall 8 Forecourt: 20 selected talents, children and adults, in partnership with Radio Star. (The official website's dedicated page indicates September 28th at 2:30 PM; the program grid lists September 27th at 2 PM.)
Monday, September 28th, 2026
- All day — Seniors' Day: free admission for those over 60
- All day — Sports Village: sports-health activities, gentle exercises for mobility and balance
- 5 PM to 7 PM — Afterwork, free admission
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
- All day — "Women at the Fair" Day: free admission for all women
- All day — Sports Village: meetings with high-level female athletes
- 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM — The Gazelles Rally · Main Stage, Hall 8 Forecourt: Solenne Fontaine and Cindy Rutkowski, the Mars Gazelles, present their preparation for the 2027 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc in aid of Solidarité Femmes 13. Charity raffle.
- 5 PM to 7 PM — Afterwork, free admission
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
- 10 AM to 7 PM — Daycare · Hall 3
- All day — Sports Village: Youth Day, with a large flashmob on the Main Stage
- 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM — Musical show "Journey Beyond the Seas" · Main Stage, Hall 8 Forecourt: the duo Julie and Armelle tell the story of the friendship between Paloma and a being from the deep, through songs, voices, guitar, piano, kazoo, and drum machine. For young audiences.
- 5 PM to 7 PM — Afterwork, free admission
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
- All day — Seniors' Day: free admission for those over 60
- All day — Sports Village: sports-health activities
- 5 PM to 7 PM — Afterwork, free admission
- 8:30 PM to 11 PM — Gourmet Evening "Gipsy by Paco Baliardo" · Main Stage, Hall 8 Forecourt: heirs of the Gipsy Kings, from Bamboléo to Djobi Djoba and Volare. Catering area open until 11 PM. Free entry, access via Gate C.
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
- Until 11 PM — Fair Late-Night: closing time extended to 11 PM. No free afterwork on this day.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
- All day — Gastronomy Festival orchestrated by Gourméditerranée · Mediterranean Alley: culinary demonstrations by chefs focusing on Mediterranean cuisine (1st of two days)
- 10 AM to 8 PM — Daycare · Hall 3
- 3 PM to 4:15 PM — South Concept Challenge · Main Stage, Hall 8 Forecourt: 14th edition of this international hip-hop dance battle, with dancers from Créscène 13, Marseille's first hip-hop school, and an international jury. (The dedicated page announces a hip-hop afternoon from 3 PM to 7 PM.)
- 8 PM to 11 PM — Gourmet Evening "Giant Karaoke" · Main Stage, Hall 8 Forecourt, orchestrated by Radio Maritima. Catering area open until 11 PM. Free entry, access via Gate C.
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
- All day — Gourméditerranée Gastronomy Festival · Mediterranean Alley (2nd day)
- 10 AM to 8 PM — Daycare · Hall 3
Monday, October 5th, 2026
- All day — Job Seekers' Day: free admission upon presentation of proof
- 5 PM to 7 PM — Afterwork, free admission
Prices Marseille Fair 2026
Free days: Friday, September 25th for everyone · Monday, September 28th and Thursday, October 1st for those over 60 · Tuesday, September 29th for women · Monday, October 5th for job seekers, with proof.
Free afterwork from 5 PM to 7 PM from Monday, September 28th to Thursday, October 1st and on Monday, October 5th.
Free entry to the three gourmet evenings on September 26th, October 1st, and 3rd, via Gate C.
Group rates on request at [email protected].
Practical information — Marseille Fair
Practical Information
Opening Hours
The Fair is open from 10 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and from 10 AM to 8 PM on weekends. Gourmet evenings and the late-night event extend closing times until 11 PM.
Access
Parc Chanot, Rond-Point du Prado, 13008 Marseille.
- By Metro: Line 2, stop Rond-Point du Prado or Sainte-Marguerite Dromel.
- By Tram: Line T3, stop Sainte-Marguerite Dromel.
- By Bus: Stop Rond-Point du Prado, lines 19, 21, 22, 23, 41, 44, 45, 72, and 83.
- By Car: Direct access from the A55 coastal motorway and the A50 eastern motorway via the Prado Carénage and Prado Sud tunnels.
- By Bike: Le Vélo electric bike-sharing station at Prado-Michelet, opposite the main entrance.
Tickets
€8 on-site, €6 online, €5 reduced rate for 12-18 year olds, students, and groups of 10 or more. €18 family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under 18. Free for children under 12 and for people with disabilities and their companion, upon presentation of an orange card or mobility inclusion card. Several free admission days are scheduled each year; please check the official website.
On-site Services
- Information desk and helmet storage: Main entrance, Gate A. Storage is free.
- Daycare: Hall 3, for children aged 3 to 12, weekends from 10 AM to 8 PM. Changing and nursing area available.
- Accessibility: Reserved parking spaces at the Rouet car park, Gate B; dedicated welcome desk and wheelchair loans in Hall 3, Gate B; ticket counters equipped with induction loops; quiet rest area available upon request from security staff in Hall 1.
- Dogs: Allowed if small and kept on a leash.
Contact
Ticketing: [email protected] · Official website: www.foiredemarseille.com
The premier commercial event in the South of France
The Foire Internationale de Marseille is held every autumn at Parc Chanot, the city's convention and exhibition center. It gathers 1,000 exhibitors across 120,000 m² of exhibition space and welcomed over 260,000 visitors in 2025, the year of its centenary. Created in 1924, it is deeply rooted in the collective memory of the people of Marseille. For eleven days, the park transforms into a village of artisans, merchants, and exhibitors from France and abroad.
Six exhibition zones
The halls and esplanades are organized into six zones: home and living, outdoor, fashion and beauty, gastronomy and local produce, international, and institutions and services. You will find the latest trends in decor, gardening, and home improvement, as well as live demonstrations, which are a hallmark of the Fair. The international area brings together foreign artisans and merchants, with a special focus on Mediterranean countries. Gastronomy occupies an entire sector, featuring Provençal local products, French regional specialties, and global flavors, available for both tasting and direct purchase.
Shows, gourmet evenings, and late-night events
The Fair is also a major popular event. A large stage set up on the Hall 8 forecourt hosts shows, auditions, demonstrations, and concerts. Several gourmet evenings keep the dining area open until 11 PM with musical entertainment, and a special late-night event extends the festivities on one evening during the second weekend. A sports village, a gaming area, and an innovation hub complete the experience, along with a daycare center for children aged 3 to 12.
Parc Chanot under renovation
Since 2025, the site has been undergoing improvements for accessibility and landscaping. The layout of exhibitors and traffic flow within the park have been redesigned by Marseille events: the routes differ from previous editions, so please consult the official map upon arrival. The Fair is organized by Marseille events, a subsidiary of the GL events group.
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