If you are trying to learn about the local music scene in Marseille you have come to the right place. The best musical instrument stores in your area including some different sections for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops in town will also be shared.
While there is plenty of crossover between some lists we think we got the right spots in the right sections for you. Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops near you because some reading this may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
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Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults. Following that we will give a shout out to the top stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records here.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues while some others may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have free live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Marseille music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
Everyone reading this is welcome to look through more of our blogs on cities around Europe at that link.
Marseille Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Music Leader at 22 Cours Julien
- Scotto Musique at 178 Rue de Rome
- KLC Musical Instrument at 55 Rue de Rome
- Atelier des Vents at 37 Cours Lieutaud
Music Leader sells guitars, drums, keyboards, percussion and wind instruments, and accessories while also providing repair services and music lessons in your area.
Some of Scotto Musique’s products include guitars, drums, percussions, wind instruments, keyboards, pianos, violins, accordions, high tech options, pedagogy, and accessories.
Wood, brass, and children’s instruments are available at Atelier des Vents.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- Alberca Luthier at 21 Rue Sylvabelle
- Lutherie Yoann Charbonnier at 22 Rue de l’Église Saint-Michel
- Music Leader at 22 Cours Julien
Alberca Luthier specializes in handcrafted steel guitar construction near you.
Folk, electric, and bass guitars as well as ukuleles and mandolins are offered at Lutherie Yoann Charbonnier.
Don’t forget about the guitars sold at Music Leader and Scotto Musique from our best local instrument stores list.
Drum Shops Near You
The Baguetterie at 36-38 Cours Julien is a great place to buy fine quality percussion instruments including drums.
Both Music Leader and Scotto Musique from our first list are also good place to buy drums in Marseille.
Instrument Repairs
Atelier de Lutherie Marianne Ponz at 88 Rue Curiol is a great place to get instruments repaired in your area and we bet many of the other shops in the previous lists can help you out too.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school here:
- The International Music School at 112 Rue Callelongue
- MLC Academy Marseille at 25 Boulevard de Saint-Marcel
- Marseille Studio Orchestra at 17 Rue Pierre Dupré
- Les Studio Decanes at 1 Rue de Cadolive
The International Music School offers Suzuki method piano lessons near you.
Music therapy, music production, instrumental and vocal instruction, air grade, and music industry professional courses are provided at MLC Academy.
A wide range of artistic disciplines and tailored courses including guitar, piano, violin, voice, dance, theater, yoga, Pilates, barre au sol, and much more are offered at Marseilles Studio Orchestra for children, teenagers, and adults.
Vocal work, the distinct timbre of Gospel and Soul Music, range expansion, and vocal health are the specialties of Les Studio Decanes.
Don’t forget about the local music lessons offered at Music Leader from our top list either .
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Extend & Play Vinyl Store at 2 Place Notre Dame du Mont
- O’CD at 162 Rue de Rome
- Lollipop Music Store at 2 Blvd Théodore Thurner
- Sabre-Tooth at 19 Rue des trois Mages
- Bonne Mère Records at 6 Rue Adolphe Thiers
Extend and Play Vinyl Store sells both new and used records in your area.
O’CD offers vinyl records, CD’s, DVD’s, video games, and Blu ray discs.
You can also DVD’s, CD’s, vinyl records, and other items near you at Lollipop Music Store.
There are thousands of new and used records, CD’s, collector’s items, and imports in various styles like hard rock, thrash, black metal, punk, hardcore, psychobilly, and plenty more at Sabre Tooth.
Marseille Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Marseille live music venues is always a good time:
- Le Molotov at 3 Place Paul Cézanne
- Espace Julien at 39 Cours Julien
- Le Moulin at 47 Blvd Perrin
- La Salle Gueule at 8 Rue d’Italie
- Hôtel de la Musique at 25 Blvd de Saint-Marcel
Le Molotov is a hip live music venue in your area in a snug space with a convivial atmosphere while Le Moulin is a 1,500 capacity live concert venue hosting alternative, rock, and indie acts.
ocal concerts of various genres are hosted at La Salle Gueule.
Hôtel de la Musique is a 1,000 seat concert hall and music café with diverse and multicultural live music programs.
Fun Restaurants With Live Music
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- Living Art’s at 50 Cours Julien
- Equinoxe – Brasserie Restaurant at 142 Ave Pierre Mendès France
- Manneken Pis at 72,74,76 Blvd de la Corderie
- Le Quai du 7ème at 38 Quai de Rive Neuve
- Pub Le Black Stone at 10 Blvd Gustave Ganay
- O’Brady’s Irish Pub & Restaurant at 378 Ave de Mazargues
Living Art’s is one of the best places to go for good food, performing arts, and live music in your area. Manneken Pis is well known for its live music and concerts.
There’s live music, a jukebox, cocktails, and pizzas at Pub Le Black Stone. You can listen to traditional Irish music in Marseilles while enjoying Irish meals all throughout the day at O’Brady’s Irish Pub.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- La Caravelle at 34 Quai du Port
- Bar vinyl la Baronne at 8 Place Paul Cézanne
- Pelle-Mêle at 8 Place aux Huiles
- Blues at 92 Rue Sainte
- The Shamrock at 16 Quai de Rive Neuve
- L’Intermédiaire at 63 Place Jean Jaurès
Live music, jazz concerts, and various artists are featured every night of the week at La Caravelle.
Bar Vinyl la Baronne is a local live music venue in a bar hosting concerts and open mic nights.
There’s relaxing live jazz music on most evenings at Pelle-Mêle as well as wines, cocktails, tapas, and charcuterie plates.
Music Festivals In Your Area
Have as much fun as you can at one of these music festivals near you:
- Summer Festival in June
- City Music De Marseille in July
The Summer Festival in June is an electronic music festival with an impressive lineup of EDM and big room stars.
City Music De Marseilles in July offers something for everyone including jazz, hip hop, pop, and electronic dance music.
In the past we have also discussed where to:
- Buy Guitars, Drums & Pianos In Lyon
- Buy Guitars, Drums & Pianos In Monte Carlo
- Buy Guitars, Drums & Pianos In Paris
- Buy Guitars, Drums & Pianos In Barcelona
Enjoy The Marseille Local Music Scene
We tried to cover everything as quickly and as well as possible for you on this page. After reading about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, classes and lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, and the best festivals in the region you should have a much better understanding of what is available.
And anyone that made it this far might just know a little bit about the local music scene themself and if so feel free to tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts. Now it is time for you to go enjoy the music in Marseille.
