MP2018 - QUEL AMOUR !

MP2018-Quel Amour ! New bold and romantic event in Marseille, Arles, Aubagne, but also in Aix-en-Provence, Martigues, Istres and Salon-de-Provence. After winning over fans and captivating the world at the event of Marseille Provence 2013, European Capital of culture, MP2018 now shows its affection for the town and extends over the entire department of Bouches-du-Rhône. Under the theme « Quel Amour ! " (What love! in English). The event is described as a love story through 15 major multidisciplinary projects (music, circus, exhibitions, theater, dance, photography, etc.) and plays metaphor for love relationships: Its melodies, romance, beats, potentials... From February 14 th, Valentine's Day, various thematic events (about love) will take place each month around the letters of the word love. Exciting and best moments to remember: a great opening ball inaugurated by children and the famous « Grand Baiser » (Grand Kiss) on the weekend of 17 and 18 February 2018. Until April, « L'Amour, quel cirque ! (love, what a circus!) " is dedicated to the exploration of the bodies. JR and Kokakrit Arunanondchai have a green light on the first day. Spring will be celebrated by various urban artistic projects, from the local hip-hop scene. In June, we celebrates the « Summer of Love » with colorful festivals throughout the summer! The closing weekend is still a surprise, but it is not a break… Between madness and reason, freedom and passion, delicacy and boldness, MP 2018 gathers and embraces culture with pleasure, love and more affinities…