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The Major Cathedral was the perfect setting to host such a gourmet gathering. From September 10th to 12th, the Jean-Paul II esplanade will once again be filled with festive cheer for the 6th edition of the Street Food Festival, returning to its home turf after a successful foray into Aix-en-Provence last June.
Facing the sea, on nearly 6,000 m², around forty restaurateurs, artisans, brewers and winemakers will transform three evenings into a huge gourmet village punctuated by DJ sets from the Hanging Gardens.
The big news of this year's festival can be summed up in one word: Brussels . For the first time, the festival is hosting a guest city, and the Belgian capital isn't arriving empty-handed. Its dedicated pavilion, supported by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and visit.brussels, promises fries cooked in beef fat, grey shrimp croquettes, authentic waffles, and street food-style carbonnade—not to mention a special beer, Saison de la Canebière, born from the collaboration between a Brussels brewery and the Marseille-based Zoumaï. Chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud will even be offering workshops, and those feeling lucky can try their luck at winning a trip for two to Brussels in the photo booth.
On the local flavor front, two pavilions structure the stroll: "Provence & Mediterranean," focused on seafood and plant-based inspirations, and "World Cuisines," for a more far-flung exploration. Vegetarian options, frozen desserts, AOC wines from the Bouches-du-Rhône region, and local craft beers round out a program designed for leisurely browsing. The "Kermesse des Sens" (Festival of the Senses) returns with its playful and inclusive experience, offering a new way to taste, touch, smell, and listen, sometimes even blindfolded.
Street Food Festival
Esplanade Jean-Paul II (la Major), 13002 Marseille
From Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th September 2026, from 18pm to midnight.
Free entry, drinks available for purchase, payment by card or cashless only (cash not accepted directly at the stands)
