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.
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Le Quai exhibition space on the port in Monaco is hosting a new group exhibition, Looking for Free Knots, curated by Maria Katia Tufano, from a selection of artworks from the collection of Silvia Fiorucci. The exhibition explores concepts around memory and identity and features works from more than a dozen artists. It's open until 28th May at Le Quai, which can be found on the 4th floor at 8 Quai Antoine Ier in Monaco. To book a visit, email contact@lasocietadelleapi.mc
On the occasion of her 90th birthday, Brigitte Bardot is being celebrated with a unique exhibition in the Citadelle of Villefranche-sur-Mer. Brigitte Bardot: Beyond the Image features some previously unpublished photos from the private collection of writer and journalist Henry-Jean Servat, and takes a look at her many links to the Riviera. One of the first films in which Brigitte Bardot starred, Un Acte d'Amour, was filmed in Villefranche-sur-Mer alongside Kirk Douglas. This exhibition can be found inside the Chapelle Sainte Elme from 9th March to 26th May and you'll find more details at lacitadellevsm.fr
The English-American Library of Nice presents an exhibition of colourful collages by its resident librarian, Derek Gillespie, who was born in Scotland and trained in the London Central School of Arts. The opening is on Saturday 23rd March from 3-6pm. Entry is free, and it’s a chance not just to see the artworks on exhibition but also to visit and discover the library itself. The library can be found on Rue de France in Nice, but entrance is via Holy Trinity Anglican church on Rue de la Buffa. See nice-english-library.org
Internationally renowned artist-engraver Jim Monson will hold an exhibition in his adoptive town, at the espace culturel de Tourette-Levens happening from the 13th of April to 12th of May every weekend, Friday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm. Showcasing over 40 sculptured wood at this free entry venue, it is the perfect occasion to discover his world of imagination, colour and poetry.
An exhibition is happening in the lovely village of Ramatuelle from the 13th to the 28th of April. The theatre des marquises features a mix of 18th century and contemporary technology with stage costumes and various presentations of photos and short films at the Salle Le Garage – avenue Clemenceau.
From the 26th to the 28th The actress from “Marquises et Cie” will bring the venue to life in person. The venue has free admission which you can access every day, Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm; Saturday 2pm to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 1pm.
www.ramatuelle-tourisme.com
The exhibition NICE IS PARADISE is still happening at the Deck Hotel, on 2 rue Maccarani, where the talented photographer Dylan Tomasoni exhibits for the first time a dozen of some of his most beautiful pictures on the theme of street photography, until the 30th of May. The aim of the artist is to tell the story of life and its precious moments showcase different aspects of Nice’s lifestyle through the different passerby’s of the Promenade des anglais.
https://presseagence.fr/nice-lexposition-nice-is-paradise-joue-les-prolongations-au-deck-hotel/
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.
Presented By Cap3000, The LA NAPOULE BOAT SHOW on the 19th of April to the 30th APR. you’ll find two boats installed at the Porte de Cannes and the Parvis exterieur sud Porte de la riviera.
From now until the end of April in ENTREVAUX, recently voted "un des plus beau villages de France", an art exhibition by well-known local watercolourist Nadine Francois-Wear and Marie-Laure Camera, ceramist, with guest exhibits by Sylvie Monti artiste-peintre. The exhibition is free to enter and open every day from 10am to 5pm.
Just one hour from Nice via the RN202, this is a great time to visit this stunning fortified village. The exhibition is held in the gallery La Remise Henry, just next to the Mairie. Entrevaux can also be reached by the Train des Pignes from Nice, Gare du Sud.
Happening until the 6th of May, the Musee Oceanographique de Monaco is presenting La Mission Polaire. Visitors are invited to put themselves in the shoes of a reporter and discover the North and South Poles through 5 themed areas, including the not-to-be missed ‘Immersion’ room and its interactive projections. And happening only on weekends and Wednesdays, Kids and Families alike will be able to hold and learn about various animals of the mediterranean coast and participate in an escape game for 6 players.
Next week on Friday and Saturday, Cap3000 joins forces with Veolia for a major initiative to raise public awareness for recycling and environmental protection issues. These two days, on the 26th and 27th, will feature a programme structured around a series of powerful yet fun activities. happening both days, an upcycling and second-hand village and on the 27th participatory waste collection and educational events will take place.
This Friday and Saturday, Cap3000 joins forces with Veolia for a major initiative to raise public awareness for recycling and environmental protection issues. These two days, on the 26th and 27th, will feature a programme structured around a series of powerful yet fun activities. happening both days, an upcycling and second-hand village and on the 27th participatory waste collection and educational events will take place.
In Nice, Galerie Eva Vautier is pleased to present the exhibition Battre l'oubli - Bruit originaire (Acte IV) by Charlotte Pringuey Cessac. After two exhibitions in 2019 - at the MAMAC and the Terra Amata museum - Charlotte Pringuey Cessac returns with a fourth installment of the Bruit originaire project. This exhibition combines the intimate and the universal. For this new invitation to time travel, the artist combines love stories, art history and prehistory.
A 2007 graduate of Villa Arson (Nice), Charlotte Pringuey Cessac's artistic research is rooted in reality, diverting it into poetic and aesthetic reflection. Her work refers to concrete data from sites, specific situations or archaeological digs, which the artist attempts to inscribe plastically in a history of memory, trace and narrative. With a resolutely protean practice, the artist moves from one medium to another, from one material to another, in close relation to the intention of a narrative.
On the gallery floor, Charlotte Pringuey Cessac has invited artist Foteini Chalkia, a recent graduate of the LUCA School of Arts in Brussels, to present a series of works focusing on the memory of objects and their fragility.
For this 2024 edition of ‘de ferme en ferme en PACA’ 120 producers are opening their farm doors for you this Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of April. During this free exhibition, you’ll be able to meet the farmers as they guide you through their farms, enjoy delicious tastings, demonstrations, gourmet breaks and evening events. You’ll find those farms all around the PACA region.
The Coqs Roquebrunois, the events committee of Roquebrune Village, has organised a brocante/vide grenier on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April, in the old village between 9am and 6pm.
For more information, or to reserve a place, see http://www.facebook.com/lescoqsroquebrunois or go to www.lescoqsroquebrunois.fr, or call Richard McCreery on 04 93 57 08 41.
In Cannes on Sunday 28 April from 2pm, there's a charity event to raise funds for disadvantaged children to take part in sports. It's on the Bijou Plage beach, with entertainment for all the family and an appearance by Les Chic Chanteuses, the much-talked-about, popular female harmony duo, recently featured on national TV. For details, please see the website plagebijou.com. Entrance is free and everyone's welcome!
This 1st of May at the Colombus Hotel in Monaco, join the happy hour of the American Club of the Riviera from 6pm to 8:30pm to enjoy a few drinks and learn all about their upcoming events and meet the members of the club.
For the 77th edition of the Festival International du Film de Cannes on the 2nd of May at 6pm, the photographer Oliver Huitel will hold an exhibition at the Hotel Grimaldi in Nice. Intitled Le festival de Cannes Dans l’Objectif, the artist will exhibit 25 of his most beautiful and famous pictures.
Fancy some Jazz? Discover the enchanting voice of voice of Marjorie Martinez at the Anglican St John’s Church of Menton for the St John’s Jazz season of 2024. Happening on the 3rd of May at 6:30pm, tickets are 15€ which you can purchase online or directly at the venue.
www.ticketsource.eu/st-johns-english-library-menton
www.facebook.com/MentonEnglishLibrary
Email : sjel.menton@gmail.com
At the 13 rue Trachel in Nice, La Tresorerie is organising free to attend concerts and theatre plays. Happening this Friday 3rd of may is Clameurs – Dark Trad starting at 7pm. Don’t miss it!
The not-to-be-missed event for enthusiast and lovers of classic cars and motor sport, The Rade Classique returns to Villefrance-sur-Mer for its third edition on the weekend of the 4th and 5th May. In Program, on Saturday at 11:30am, the 120 competitors will gather in the Wilson car park before the start pf the first historic climb, which will take place on the Grande Corniche, at the Col des 4 chemins. The cars (over 30 years old) will drive along 2.7km of closed road to the Col d’eze. On Sunday, The Citadelle will hold a remarkable car exhibition.
This Saturday, the St Hugh’s Anglican Church Association invites you to a Cream Tea. From 3pm to 5pm this 4th of May in the church garden at 21 avenue de la Resistance, you’ll be able to enjoy freshly brewed twea, home baked scones filled with Jam or cream. On top of this culinary delight, used English books will also be available to purchase!
This Saturday 4th of May from 10am to 3pm at the Place Clemenceau, ‘Vence Fete Ses Cultures’. An event where you’ll be able to enjoy various cuisines and traditions of different backgrounds, with craft workshops and shows happening every 30minutes.
Vence fête ses cultures investit la Cité historique – Mairie de Vence
In celebration of the COCC’s Bike Ride’s 10th Anniversary the post-race street party is free and open to everyone from 2pm to 11:30pm at the Slammers Bar in Monaco on the 5th of May. The party will include a BBQ and live music, offering the ideal opportunity for all to celebrate the camaraderie of the race and raise awareness of the recipient charities. Organisers are hoping to smash all fundraising records by encouraging Monaco businesses to get behind this worthy cause by either donating directly to the foundation or sponsoring the event.
From the 14th to the 19th of May CAP3000 will be transformed into a true art trail, featuring the captivating works of street artist Le Diamantaire. Entitled "Jeux de Reflections", this exhibition features creations inspired by diamonds, combining movement and light effects in an original artistic approach in which spectators become players in the exhibition by taking photos with the works and exploring their multiple facets. There's also a modern, quirky treasure hunt: the aim is to find the mini-diamonds stuck here and there by the artist in the shopping center, with some great prizes in store.
Registration for the 16th edition of the Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes has opened last Thursday to participate in this year’s event happening on the 3rd of November 2024, leaving you plenty of time to warm up and stretch. As a reminder, the record for the race has been set in 2018 by Millaw Abrha 2h7min25secs.
