Marseille International Fair
2026
Edition 2026 — Finished
Edition 2026 — Marseille Fair
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.
Programme
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
Highlights
- "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
Prices
5.00€ — 8.00€
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].
Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .