Ghanaian music, comedy, and tradition will take centre stage in Marseille this September, as the highly anticipated GoldCoastEvent Festival 2025 Marseille Edition celebrates Ghana’s vibrant cultural identity in the heart of France.
Set for Friday, 13th September 2025, the festival will unfold at 45 Boulevard Frédérick Sauvage in Marseille—France’s bustling port city known for its multicultural dynamism. The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of Ghanaian art, comedy, and heritage, drawing attendees from across France and neighboring European countries.
The GoldCoastEvent Festival has become an iconic fixture on the Ghanaian diaspora calendar, offering a much-needed space for reconnection, pride, and cultural exchange. What started as a community event has now matured into a well-loved annual celebration of Ghana’s traditions and creativity in the heart of Europe.
This year’s entertainment lineup boasts some of Ghana’s most beloved comedic figures, including Salinko and Quappiah, whose skits blend side-splitting humour with subtle social commentary and throwback nostalgia. Their presence promises a night filled with laughter, relatable content, and genuine Ghanaian storytelling.
In addition to comedy, the festival will shine a spotlight on Highlife music—a timeless genre that encapsulates the rhythms, values, and emotions of the Ghanaian spirit. Expect familiar tunes, live performances, and an atmosphere soaked in authentic Ghanaian vibes.
One of the most significant aspects of this year’s edition is the presence of the Nananom Traditional Council of Marseille. Their participation reflects the festival’s deeper purpose: preserving and elevating Ghanaian customs even as communities integrate and grow abroad. With rituals, traditional attire, and royal protocol on display, the event offers an immersive experience into the soul of Ghana.
“We are not just celebrating music and comedy,” said a festival spokesperson. “We are celebrating who we are as a people—and we’re inviting the world to join us.”
This honouring of tradition highlights the festival’s dual focus: entertainment and identity. It serves as both a joyful celebration and a cultural reminder, ensuring that the younger generation of Ghanaians in the diaspora can connect with their roots in meaningful, memorable ways.
With its strategic location in Marseille—a city often referred to as France’s second cultural capital after Paris—the festival acts as a bridge between Ghana and the Francophone world. It offers a space where African traditions are not only preserved but proudly shared with an international audience.
Organisers expect attendees from across the French-speaking world, including from Belgium, Switzerland, and North African countries. The event invites Ghanaians, Francophones, and global citizens to engage in an unforgettable cultural exchange.
Whether you’re coming for the beats of Highlife, the laughter from Ghanaian comedy, or the warmth of community, the GoldCoastEvent Festival 2025 promises something for everyone.
Tickets and vendor information will be available soon on the official GoldCoastEvent platforms. Ghanaians living in Europe, lovers of African culture, and curious locals are encouraged to attend, support, and celebrate.
The GoldCoastEvent Festival Marseille Edition is more than just a party—it’s a proud declaration of identity, unity, and cultural resilience. As Ghana’s cultural heartbeat pulses through Marseille this September, all roads lead to 45 Boulevard Frédérick Sauvage.
Mark your calendars for September 13th. Ghana is coming to Marseille—and it’s bringing the whole village.
