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.
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
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
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.
One of the biggest charity events in the Monaco calendar gets underway shortly. No Finish Line is taking place from 15 to 23 November. You can run or walk around the course in Fontvieille. Thanks to registrations, donors, and sponsors, for every kilometer covered, Children & Future donates €1 to support projects for disadvantaged or sick children. If you wish, you too can pledge to donate €1 for every kilometer you run. You can get more details on www.childrenandfuture.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/
A concert entitled "3 Solos pour les Enfants de Gaza" will be taking place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Cannes, av. Branly on Saturday, November 22 at 6 pm. Two violinists and a cellist will play three solo works by J.S.Bach and H.I.F.Biber. Entry is free and the donations requested will go to Save the Children International for their emergency fund for Gaza.
On Monday the 24th of November at 8 p.m. St. Michael's Anglican church in Beaulieu will present an evening of classical sacred music performed by organist Cedric Constantino and an octet of singers. Admission is only 20 euros to hear the likes of Liesel Jurgens, Mairie-Najima, and Gabriel Jublin sing the works of Purcell, Charpentier, and de Grigny.
On Tuesday 25th November the ALMA Cultural Centre in Sophia Antiplois is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an "aperatif dinatoire en musique" from 6pm followed by the film Chien 51 at 7.30pm. The evening is totally free to ALMA members. Everyone is welcome. You can find the Centre at 190 rue Frederic Mistral in Sophia Antipolis. More information by calling 04 93 65 32 04.
The 28th edition of the Monte-Carlo Gastronomy Fair is from November 28th to December 1st. The Principality of Monaco's premier gastronomic event will return to the Fontvieille Big Top. All the exhibitors and the Monte-Carlo Gastronomie team look forward to welcoming you, as they do every year, for this culinary journey. More details on www.montecarlogastronomie.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.
Holy Trinity Church, at 11 rue de la Buffa Nice 06000 is holding it's Christmas Market on Saturday 29th November from 11am to 3 pm.
Free Entrance - Everyone Welcome - so come along with your family and friends. On sale there'll be Christmas crafts, decorations and hand-made cards as well as gifts, jewelry, artworks and books. Children can enjoy various activities including a visit to Santa in his grotto, a photo with Santa and a gift. And there'll be plenty to eat, drink and be merry with a BBQ, lots of food and delicious cakes, mulled wine for adults and soft drinks for
youngsters.Try your luck in the raffle and win one of the attractive prizes!
So come and enjoy some festive family fun - all profits are in aid of the church.
There are two Christmas Fairs at Holy Trinity Church in Cannes, from12noon to 2pm on Sunday 30th November and Sunday 7th December. There’ll be lots of stalls with Christmas items for sale, cards and gifts, jams and chutneys, cakes and bakes, jewellery, knitwear, bottles and books, paintings. Hot and cold refreshments available. Everyone is welcome, admission free. You’ll find the church entrance on Avenue Branly, 06400 Cannes. More details on www.holytrinitycannes.org
The Arts and Crafts Market in Cagnes-sur-Mer, which is normally held on the third Sunday of each month, is exceptionally postponed to Sunday, November 30th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This market offers fine crafts and works by artists: glass painting, pottery, bookbinding, soaps, sculptures, sewing, illustration, lacemaking, painting, visual arts. A great idea for a stroll along the Beach Promenade.
In Cagne-sur-Mer, it’s the25th Annual Christmas Swim in the Mediterranean! Join them for a fun and friendly experience! Every year, young and old brave the 17°C water to celebrate the spirit of Christmas together. A warm-up will be offered before the main swim in a festive atmosphere accompanied by Christmas carols! Sunday, December 7th at 11:00 AM at the Sailing School Plaza, with the participation of the Fire Department, the Sea Rescue Society, the AFSSA 06 association, USC Triathlon, the Moana club, and Cagnes Canoe-Kayak. Registration is open at cagnes.fr and on-site on the day of the swim between 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM. At 11:30 AM, certificates will be awarded by the Mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer and Vice-President of the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolitan Area, followed by hot drinks and a celebratory toast.
