Marseille
Fewer video shops would have gone the way of the dodo if they’d followed the lead of Videodrome 2: simultaneously a DVD rental shop, bar-bistro and tiny…
Must-see entertainment in Provence & the Côte d'Azur
Marseille
This 45,000-sq-metre former tobacco factory is now a vibrant arts centre with a theatre, cinema, bar, bookshop, artists’ workshops, multimedia displays,…
Marseille
Despite the name, this live-music venue is actually a repurposed 1950s cinema, not a windmill (which would have made for interesting gigs). Scheduling…
Marseille
Built in the 1920s on the site of its 18th-century predecessor, this 1800-seat neoclassical theatre has seen the French premieres of many notable operas,…
Marseille
Rock, opérock, alternative theatre, reggae, hip-hop, Afro groove and other cutting-edge entertainment all appear on the bill at this mainstay of the cours…
Marseille
Marseille’s cherished football team plays at Stade Vélodrome, which also hosts major concerts (in the Rolling Stones league). Built in 1937 to seat 35,000…
La Guinguette du Patio de Camargue
Arles
Established in 1995 by Chico, co-founder of the Gypsy Kings, on a patch of industrial wasteland by the banks of the Rhône, this is now a wonderful…
Avignon
At the foot of a staircase just behind the Palais des Papes, this arts hub covers lots of bases: with a program of jazz, live gigs and film. The…
Nice
One of a strip of raucous drinking holes on the edge of the old town, Wayne’s is a proper pub, through and through: plenty of beers on tap, a nightly…
Aix-en-Provence
This cave-like bar is an old favourite for jazz, rock, funk, Brazilian or whatever regular band is booked that night. The music starts at 11pm and goes…
Marseille
With a 1400-capacity club and concert space for 2800, this eclectic music venue is in the Joliette neighbourhood north of the Vieux Port. Check out the…
Nice
Near the cathedral square, Shapko stages live music nightly in a variety of genres: blues, funk, jazz, R&B, soul, rock and more. Happy hour runs from 6pm…
Avignon
Four-screen art-house cinema at cultural centre La Manutention which shows films in their original language.
Marseille
This intimate, low-ceilinged, live-music venue is one Marseille's best for alternative bands.
Marseille
Hidden away amongst the garages and graffiti-scrawled walls of a rather unassuming side street, Le Poste à Galène is a rough-and-ready 300-seat venue…
Nice
Most days of the week, this old-fashioned place is simply a neighbourhood hang-out where locals gather for wine and conversation. The real highlight is…
Marseille
Jive to jazz, unwind to piano and song, or fill the busy pavement terrace to enjoy a (somewhat pricey) drink. There's live music most nights from 7.30pm.
Nice
This community theatre in the heart of Vieux Nice has an active following and still produces some plays in Nissart, the local Niçois dialect.
Marseille
Since 1981, this 280-seat theatre has presented dance and drama. The name 'Criée' refers to the fish-auctions once held on the site.
Avignon
Inside La Manutention arts centre, AJMI showcases improvisational jazz at its intimate 2nd-floor (no elevator) black-box theatre.
Nice
The neighbourhood's favourite cinema screens a good mix of current releases and independent films, including many in English.
Avignon
Built in 1847, Avignon's main classical venue presents operas, plays, chamber music and ballet from October to June.
Aix-en-Provence
State-of-the-art theatre presenting music, drama and educational and outreach programs for youth.
Vaucluse
Orange's huge modern theatre venue sits within sight of the giant Roman amphitheatre.
