Every spring, Marseille becomes the setting for a unique encounter between image and sound.
From March 30 to April 4, 2026, the International Music & Cinema Marseille Festival returns for its 27th edition, asserting its singularity in the European cultural landscape more than ever.
Since its inception, the festival has explored the intimate connection between music and filmmaking. Here, the original soundtrack is not just an accompaniment: it becomes a narrative element in its own right, a sensitive writing that shapes the emotion of the film. For six days, directors, composers, professionals, and enthusiasts come together for screenings, meetings, and events that celebrate this alchemy.
The program includes a demanding selection of international films where music plays a central role, as well as competitions, premieres, and privileged exchanges with invited artists. The festival also provides valuable visibility to young talents, revealing new voices in cinema and musical composition. This year, 10 feature films and 17 short films have been selected for the official competition.
The heart of the festival will once again beat at the Artplexe Canebière, the main venue for screenings and public events. However, for the 2026 edition, the novelty lies in the closing ceremony which will take place at La Criée National Theatre of Marseille, confirming the expansion of the Festival within the territory’s flagship cultural institutions. The program will also include various iconic cultural venues in Marseille, including the Conservatoire Pierre Barbizet de Marseille – a Mediterranean art campus establishment, the Alcazar library, the Les Variétés cinema, the Videodrome 2, and many other local cultural partners.
As honored guests of this edition, the renowned director and actress Veerle Baetens and also Steven Price, known for his unique compositions for films like Gravity, Baby Driver, and Suicide Squad, will be in attendance.
27th International Music & Cinema Marseille Festival From March 30 to April 4, 2026 Screenings, meetings, competitions, and events in various locations throughout the city. Complete program HERE Instagram
SOURCE: Week-end by COTE.
