Discover our guide to the best events on the French Riviera this week or weekend. Do not miss any major events such as the Cannes film Festival, Nice and Menton Carnival, Monaco Grand Prix or the Monaco and Cannes Yacht Shows.
Check our guide often as possible, you will be updated with the best things to do on the French Riviera (exhibitions, shows, races, concerts and more...).
Are there any dart players out there? The Monaco association of Darts meets every Tuesday at the Pizzeria le Marathon at 47 Rue Grimaldi, in Monaco from 6:45pm, playing on the upper floor.
Pose Jeux is an innovative concept on the RIVIERA, combining a cozy café, a creative photo studio, and a friendly games bar.
Every Tuesday from 6 PM to 11 PM, they host board game nights in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Wednesdays feature immersive Werewolf game nights.
On Fridays and Saturdays, they offer themed evenings, including improv theater, karaoke sessions, and quizzes like Burger Quiz and Vendredi tout est permis.
Entry costs 10 € with a non-alcoholic drink or 12 € with an alcoholic drink. For June, visitors can spin the wheel of fortune on their website, http://www.posejeux.fr , to win guaranteed prizes.
Find them on 2202 Route de Grasse - door 53 in Antibes
FAMM the first private museum dedicated to women artists in Europe is opening its doors this 21st of June. They ‘ll be open every day from 10am to 8pm in Mougins.
32 rue du Commandeur, 06250 Mougins.
Riviera Lifeline, a charity supporting seniors, is entering a team for the relay section of the Nice to Cannes marathon on the 9th November. If you are interested and would like to run a section, the longest is 8km. Come and join the team, have a fun day out and help support seniors on the Riviera. Please email info@rivieralifeline.org with your details.
American artist Ryan Schneider will soon open his latest immersive exhibition called ‘Ceux qui nous guident’. Both indoors and outdoors, this artistic journey will feature some thirty works spread over more than 3 hectares. Immerse yourself in a singular universe, where influences from Amerindian mythology meet echoes of German Expressionism. It will be open every day from the 27th of June to the 23rd of November between 10am and 5pm in the Citadelle of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
A new exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of Umam is hosting the works of 15 artists until the 16th of February in the château-musée Grimaldi of Cagnes-sur-Mer.
More info : 04 89 22 40 72 i.demontfort@cagnes.fr
For the 6th consecutive year, the Soirées Opéra are coming back every Friday until the March 2026. Eat delicious food as waiters sing some of the most beautiful arias at Le Siècle restaurant in Nice’s West End hotel.
Ben Vautier’s newest exhibition À bas l'impérialisme ! will be showcased from the 4th of October to the 14th of December in the Galerie Eva Vautier in Nice
2025 - Ben Vautier "À bas l'impérialisme ! - Hors les murs ~ Galerie Eva Vautier
The Animal Fund celebrates its 10th anniversary! Join them for a lovely three-course dinner with wine, champagne and canapés while enjoying Live performances by celebrated musical artists, artistic showcases and curated entertainment before exclusive live and silent auctions. Book your tickets for the 4th of December at 7pm at the Monaco Yacht Club.
The new exhibition Il faut imaginer une île will be showcased from the 18th of October to the 29th of November at the Galerie Eva Vautier in Nice
The Museum FAMM is presenting its first seasonal exhibition called Reminiscence. It’ll be on from the 19th of October to the 6th of April at the Centre d’Art of Mougins.
CENTRE D'ART DE MOUGINS
Adresse : Place du Commandant Lamy, 06250 Mougins village
More info : +33 (0)4 93 75 18 65 /+33 (0)4 92 18 50 05 or email contact@famm.com
Sunday is market day in Mougins where there’s a Market on the Cours des Arts from 9am to 1pm. You can buy seasonal fruits & vegetables, cheeses, charcuterie, olives & olive oil, honey and takeaway food. There are 350 free spaces in the underground parking lot. More information on www.mougins.fr
If you’ve ever wanted to learn the Tango, there are lessons taking place in Monaco! On Mondays at 7 p.m., discover the Argentine Tango classes led by Daniella and Patrick, dancers and teachers for over thirty years. These one and a half hour courses will take place every Monday, excluding school holiday periods, at the Eglise Reformee, rue louis Notari on the port of Monaco. Don't hesitate to come and discover this dance for all ages and to treat yourself to a moment of relaxation. You will need to wear shoes with leather soles, without pads and they need to be flexible. More details on https://www.principocket.com/fr/events/7f99a9371a960b464d81163f54cb2ad9-Cours-de-Tango-Argentin
If you’d like to explore Monaco without having to walk, then the Monte Carlo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is for you! Explore Monte Carlo at your own pace with this open-top bus tour, and see all that Monaco has to offer including Port Hercule, the Oceanographic Museum, Villa Sauber, and more. There’s a commentary in many languages including English. It’s wheelchair accessible as well. You can get more information on www.principocket.com
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco is always worth a visit. Discover the marine world and species of the Mediterranean and tropical seas. Observe marine life in action in over 100 tanks. Don't miss "Oceanomania", the largest cabinet of curiosities in the marine world. And the new MEDITERRANEE 2050 exhibition : Space-time exploration of the Big Blue! More details on www.oceano.mc
L’Automne de l’Image brings together festivals and events dedicated to cinema, photography and video in our region. There are a large number of exhibitions, screenings, performances and meetings at many locations in Nice and the surrounding area. It’s on until 29 November. You can get more details on https://www.nice.fr/lautomne-de-limage/
The “Cactus” exhibition at the New National Museum of Monaco explores the beauty and mystery of cacti and succulents — their strange shapes, vivid colours, and rich symbolism. Originating from the world’s hot, dry regions, these plants became prized in Europe during the 19th century and inspired artists, designers, and filmmakers with their unusual forms. The exhibition brings together art, science, and history through photographs, drawings, films, and design pieces, showing how cacti influenced creativity across many fields. It even extends into the Villa Sauber gardens, which have been turned into a striking cactus garden in collaboration with the Exotic Garden of Monaco. The exhibition is on at the Villa Sauber on Avenue Princesse Grace until January 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There’s a public open-air sculpture exhibition in Villefranche-sur-Mer which has been running all summer but is still open until 23 November. Ryan Schneider's solo exhibition presents around thirty works in the gardens, courtyards and interior spaces of the Citadel, an unprecedented journey where the energy of Ryan's sculptures meets the historic monument.
If you’d like to see a football match, AS Monaco are taking on RC Lens in a League 1 match at the Stade Louis II in Monaco on 8 November. You can get tickets and more information on www.asmonaco.com
Come and cheer along Monaco's Roca basketball team when they play Saint Quentin in the Betclic Elite championship. It's happening on 8 November at the Stade Louis II in Monaco. You can get details and tickets on www.asmonaco.basketball
The Place du Palais Market in Nice is a must-see for lovers of literature, art, and collectibles. It takes place every Saturday in the heart of Old Nice. Antique books, original works, and rare editions are on display at the market, a delight for collectors and readers alike. Art products and postcards are also available. It’s happening at the Place du Palais de Justice in Nice from 7am to 5pm every Saturday.
There’s a concert of classical music at Opér'Azur in Nice on 9 November. Nine singers and a pianist invite you on a grand musical journey to the heart of Germanic and Viennese Romanticism. The first part illustrates the passion of this repertoire, through Wagner, Strauss, Beethoven, Schubert, and Korngold, unfolding fervour, dramatic intensity, and profound lyricism. The second, lighter part, opens the doors to Vienna and its popular charm, with Lehár, Kálmán, Humperdinck, and Sieczyński. Finally, the third part is entirely devoted to Mozart's The Magic Flute, a masterpiece both marvelous and symbolic. Through its famous arias, its ensembles, and its dazzling finale, the work also reveals its spiritual and Masonic dimension: the quest for Light, initiation, fraternity, and the triumph of wisdom over darkness. A concert directed by Guy Bonfiglio, where intensity, poetry, and symbolic brilliance meet. With: Frédéric Diquero, Marie-Caroline Kfoury and the soloists of the Opér’Azur troupe. Admission: €20 (reduced rate for under 18s: €15) Online tickets: https://operazur.short.gy/billetterie or on site: 11 rue de la Buffa, 06000 Nice, starting at 2:30 p.m.
The Royal British Legion Poppy appeal is underway. Poppies are available in offices, bars, restaurants, libraries, churches and British food stores around Monaco, 06 and Provence
The Provence Monaco branch of The Royal British Legion will be taking part in Remembrance Sunday Church Services along the coast on Sunday 9th November and attending Remembrance Ceremonies throughout France on 11th November.
On Saturday 8th November, The Branch Standard will be paraded at this years Festival of Remembrance at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time in it’s 97 year history.
And an exceptional ceremony will be held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission British Cemetery in Bordighera at 10.45h on Monday 10th. Everyone is welcome.
For more information on the work of The RBL or are interested in joining or being part of the RBL community. Please contact Elaine Baverstock by email on ladyskipper@free.fr or go to the newly created Face Book site RBL Provence-Monaco and website rblprovencemonaco.com
There is a concert of Indian music organized by l'association Enfance Népal featuring violinist Kala Ramnath accompanied by Nihar Mehta. It’s at the Salle de Pres des Arts, Place de la Vignasse in Valbonne at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 November. Tickets 15 euros and concessionary price of 12 euros, children under 12 free. More details by calling 06 13 07 16 15 or emailing asso@enfance-nepal.org
From 14 to 16 November, the Salon Saveurs & Terroirs is coming to Mandelieu, and it's the perfect time to treat yourself, discover gems, prepare for Christmas properly, and spend a great weekend with friends or family. More than a hundred producers from all over France (and more), with savoury and sweet products, local, authentic — foie gras, charcuterie, cheeses, spices, teas, condiments…Wines, ciders, champagnes, gin (in moderation of course) to toast to authentic flavours. Tableware & Gift Ideas, Food trucks & street food. Friendly entertainment & festive atmosphere, all in a warm, cozy vibe, typical of local salons. It’s at the Mandelieu Expo Congress Centre, Opening hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-21pm / Sunday 10am-18pm. More details on www.mandelieu.com
The Festival de Danse is taking place in Cannes, primarily at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and surrounding venues, from 22 November to 7 December. Highlights include the Ballet National d’Espagne – Afanador on 22 November and 23 November, Round table “La danse en grande forme!” and mov’In Cannes – Compétition internationale de films de danse on 27 November. More details on https://www.festivaldedanse-cannes.com/
The annual concert of Handel's Messiah is taking place at St Paul's Anglican Church in Monaco on Saturday 29th November at 7pm. Tickets are 30€ and are available via the following link https://www.helloasso.com/associations/ristretto/evenements/le-messie-de-handel-monaco-le-29-novembre They are also available on the door but please be aware that previous years have been sold out – so it’s best to book in advance.
