7 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Marseille
Where to Go in Marseille at Night?
Marseille is a nightlife heaven, and those looking for something to do after dinner can find live music venues, bars, nightclubs, and even an opera house and theater here. You can have a cocktail on the sidewalk, visit a 3-floor pounding nightclub with different music on every floor, or grab a cocktail while enjoying the fresh evening air.
Catch a show by legendary punk and alternative bands in a former historic movie house, or you can sneak your way through a secret door in an unassuming shop to find yourself in an authentic 1920s speakeasy. Check out some of the best things to do after dinner in Marseille where the party doesn’t end till the sun comes up.
1. L’Odéon-Théâtre de l’Europe
Home of light opera and thrilling plays
Good for: Couples, Families, Nightlife
The Municipal Odéon Théâtre is a historic performing arts venue in the heart of the Marseille that offers a wide range of live entertainment shows. It was originally a movie theater that opened in 1923 and lasted until 1996 when it made its transition to the current performing arts venue.
They put on a wide range of live performances here, from things like the Three French Tenors to Pinocchio, light opera, and traditional stage plays. If you’re a fan of the theater, the Municipal Odéon Théâtre is the place for a grand night out.
Location: 162 La Canebière, 13001 Marseille, France
Open: Varies by event
Phone: +33 4 13 94 85 20
L'Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe
2. Bar de la Relève
Sidewalk cocktails in bohemian surroundings
Good for: Adventure, Couples, Nightlife
Bar de la Relève is in the heart of the Saint-Victor district and stands out from surrounding bars with a bohemian-bourgeois atmosphere, great beverages, and laid-back surroundings. Here, the tables spill out into the streets and you can enjoy elegant but casual indoor cocktails or craft beers right on the sidewalk.
This is the place to be if you’re into the artsy side of France, or if you’re just into people watching. The bar is located 15 minutes from the city center and just blocks away from the waterfront, so it’s a quick jaunt to a romantic walk along the shore.
Location: 41 Rue d’Endoume, 13007 Marseille, France
Open: Monday–Saturday from 8 am to 10.30 pm, closed on Sundays
Phone: +33 (0)4 95 09 87 81
Bar de la Relève
3. Bazar
A club aimed at a lively youth audience
Good for: Adventure, Couples, Nightlife
Bazar is a club that’s geared toward younger clientele in their late teens and early 20s, and features themed nights and outdoor dancing. It’s located near the Parc du 26ème Centenaire and is open from October through April for indoor partying and from May through September for outdoor dancing under the stars.
Among the most popular events held weekly is the Thursday kitsch night that features 80s- and 90s-themed music and activities. The venue even offers its own ice bar. It’s a clubbing adventure for the younger nightlife crowd looking to enjoy the trendiest top hits combined with old-school dance music.
Location: 90 Boulevard Rabatau, 13008 Marseille, France
Open: Friday and Saturday, midnight to 6 am, Sunday midnight to 5 am, closed Monday to Thursday
Phone: +33 (0)6 58 52 15 15
Bazar
4. Carry Nation
An authentic 1920s speakeasy
Good for: Adventure, Nightlife, Unusual
Carry Nation is dedicated to evoking the spirit of prohibition and is deliberately difficult to find in a clandestine location with a real 1920s speakeasy-type vibe. The bar is hidden behind a plain-looking shop with a secret door in the back. You’ll also need a secret code to get in. The end result is a real authentic vibe.
After you find the place, you can enjoy their classic and specialty cocktails, but no food will be found, just liquor. The only way to get in, however, is to book your evening online. The bar offers no hours and no address. Only by contacting them can you get the code, the hours, and the location.
Phone: +33 (0)9 50 26 01 66
Carry Nation
5. Opéra de Marseille
Traditional opera in a classic venue
Good for: Families, History, Nightlife
The Opéra de Marseille is colloquially known as the Opéra Municipal and is a city opera company located in a historic building dating to 1924. Marseille was the second city in France to have its own opera house, with the original house being built in 1685 and a subsequent theater built in 1787 that was destroyed in a fire.
The current theater in the heart of the city seats 1,800 people in a classic urn shape with a gallery, 2 balconies, and 3 rows of box seats. It also preserves historic elements of its predecessor, including the box office and stone colonnade. It has been described as an Art Deco temple. Read more
Location: 2 Rue Molière, 13001 Marseille, France
Open: Varies by event
Phone: +33 (0)4 91 55 11 10
Opéra de Marseille
6. Espace Julien
Have a drink where artists and fans come together
Good for: Nightlife
Espace Julien is a live performance venue specializing in contemporary acts with an eclectic lineup of multicultural music from up-and-coming locals to world music, jazz and hip-hop. Not only does this venue in the city centre showcase outstanding music acts, but it also offers rehearsal space and lessons to burgeoning artists and hosts a multitude of cultural events throughout the year. The onsite cafe allows you to sit with a cup of coffee or cocktail amid surroundings that evoke the musical culture. This is the place where musicians and music lovers meet to perform, listen and exchange ideas.
Location: 39 Cours Julien, 13006 Marseille, France
Open: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 6 am (closed on Sundays)
Phone: +33 (0)4 91 24 34 10
Espace Julien
7. Le Moulin
Legendary punk and alt-rock shows
Good for: Couples, Nightlife, Photo
Le Moulin is in the city’s Saint-Just area and offers the best touring bands from around the world. It’s housed in a former movie theater dating to the 1950s. The venue boasts 2 concert halls and has hosted everyone from George Clinton to Oasis, the Deftones, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds over the years.
If you’re looking for a place to go to see the best in legendary underground indie acts or modern up-and-comers, Le Moulin may be just what you’re looking for. The 2 venues hold 1,500 seats and 350 seats, respectively, so you’ll have just the right intimate atmosphere to enjoy your favorite act.
Location: 47 Boulevard Perrin, 13013 Marseille, France
Open: Varies by event
Phone: +33 (0)4 91 06 33 94
Le Moulin
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