A new summer week is shaping up to be packed with concerts and free evenings in Bouches-du-Rhône. Between Julien Leb from Star Academy in Aubagne, tributes to France Gall and U2 in Vitrolles, the last evening at l'Étang'Bouilles in Saint-Chamas, or the tribute to Céline Dion in Trets, here is our selection, sorted day by day and town by town, to enjoy 17 to 23 August.
The Places en musique series continues with a new free concert in the neighbourhoods and gardens of the town, from 7pm.
The Seastles, a group of five professional female musicians, deliver a fiery tribute to the Beatles from 7pm, Place de la Mairie: Come Together, Yesterday, Hey Jude... Refreshments and food on site.
Last edition of the Jeudis de l'Étang, on the theme of a summer Saint-Patrick: the Bagad d'Aix-en-Provence animates the shores of the Étang de l'Olivier from 7pm, to the sound of bagpipes and percussion.
Final get-together of the Soirées du Parvis: an imaginary travel notebook in Cajun country, between blues, jazz and funk. Free show from 9pm, in front of the church.
The Crazy Dogs group sets the Cour de la Mairie alight from 9pm with a rock repertoire that spans the decades, from the 1970s to the 2000s. Free concert.
An exceptional free concert with Julien Lieb, finalist of Star Academy and the male francophone revelation of the year at the NRJ Music Awards 2025. Meet from 9pm on the Esplanade De Gaulle.
From 21 to 29 August 2026, 47 fully free musical events, spread across four exceptional venues and strolls through the streets of the city centre.
Kick-off of the week-ends Guinguette of the Été Marseillais: a family DJ set from 7pm for an outdoor evening, free entry.
The Étang'Bouilles animates the Jean Ramella bowls court from 6:30pm: outdoor meals, an artisanal night market and musical entertainment by the lake.
A new event from the Podiums de l'été, free concert from 9:30pm on the Môle du Port.
To wrap up its summer season, the town welcomes a Tribute Céline Dion: a 2-hour show performed by Audrey and her musicians, from 9pm on the cours.
Opening of the Nuits du Rocher with " Autour de France ", a vibrant tribute to France Gall, from 8:30pm at the Théâtre de Verdure. Free.
Last evening of the season for the Étang'Bouilles, at the Jean Ramella bowls court from 6:30pm.
A new free concert from the Podiums de l'été, from 9:30pm on the Môle du Port.
The Nuits du Rocher continue with " Loving ", a tribute band led by Mod Martin that brings back the energy of U2 concerts. From 8:30pm, Théâtre de Verdure.
Closing of the Nuits du Rocher in stand-up mode with Redouanne Harjane and its show " Je me souviens du futur ", from 8:30pm at the Théâtre de Verdure. Free.
The Festines de Berre continue until 23 August on the Lucie and Raymond Aubrac esplanade: outdoor catering, DJ set and an artisanal night market, from 6:30pm every evening.
