What's On Guide

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...).

Corniches de la Riviera - Natura 2000

03 April to 15 September 2024
Eze

The Corniches de la Riviera Exhibition is taking place in Eze. If you’re a fan of flora and fauna, join them at the Maison de la Nature of the Parc Naturel départemental de la Grande Corniche in Eze until the 15th of September.

Darts at Le Marathon Every Tuesday

16 April to 01 September 2026
Monaco

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.

Manish Puchkale Exhibition

01 May to 28 August 2024
Nice

An exhibition is taking place In Nice at 405, Promenade des Anglais. Visitors can discover Manish Puchkale’s work at the Musee departemantal des arts asiatiques until the 28th of August. Entitled ‘To Whom the Bird should speak?’, it is a visual arts installation about the disappearance of indigenous cultures and languages in India.

Exposition F1 a Monaco Histoire et Victoire

09 May to 31 August 2024
Monaco

From the 9th May to the 31st of August at the Car Collection of S.A.S Le Prince de Monaco, the ‘Ferrari F1 a Monaco: Histoires et Victoires’ exhibition is happening. The Exhibition will follow the footsteps of the Scuderia Ferrari’s history in Monaco during the first ever Grand Prix in Monaco of Formula1 as well as exhibit legends and newest formula 1 competitors’ cars such as Michael Schumacher and Charles Leclerc.

Dessus/Dessous

10 May to 22 September 2024
Cannes

Starting this Friday 10th of May at 6:30pm: Opening of the “Dessus/Dessous” exhibition presented by Julien des Monstiers In the presence of David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, or his representative, and the artist.
The Exhibition will be from Saturday, May 11 to Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Suquet des Artistes, 7 rue Saint-Dizier, Cannes.

Summer Season in Valbonne

08 June to 01 September 2024
Valbonne

The city of Valbonne is hosting a myriad of events from the 8th of June to 1st of September from concerts to festivals and open markets. Find them all on our website riviera radio.mc

 https://www.ville-valbonne.fr/culture/les-evenements-et-manifestations/saison-estivale/

Pose Jeux

12 June to 04 October 2026
Antibes

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.

 

Poses Jeux | bar à jeux | photos d'identité sur rdv uniquement | 2208 Route de Grasse, Antibes, France

À Antibes, Poses Jeux combine bar à jeux et photos d'identité sur rendez vous uniquement. Services pro au 2208 Route de Grasse. Fun et efficacité garantis!

www.posejeux.fr

Find them on 2202 Route de Grasse - door 53 in Antibes

FAMM

21 June to 31 October 2026
Mougins

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.

FAMM (fareharbor.com)

ICS Côte d’Azur Spots Still Available

24 June to 31 August 2024
Sophia Antipolis

There are still spaces available for September at ICS Côte d’Azur - an international, bilingual primary school in Sophia Antipolis. Visit the school in July and August to tour the facilities and learn more about their 50:50 English/French curriculum, innovative STEAM programme, the admissions process and more. Reserve your spot today at www.icscotedazur.com/admissions/book-a-visit-summer 

La Tresorerie DEL'ART Upcoming Events

26 June to 14 August 2024
Nice

Wednesday, June 26, 5 PM

  • SCHOOL IS OUT! • Showcase of Workshop Performances
    • "Flami," a musical tale by the Musical Awakening workshop with Jules Tiberti and children (0-6 years old), costumes by the Creative Sewing Workshop
    • "Our Dreams," a play by the children of SESSAD Les Chênes with Isabelle Tosi, Marine, and Anaïs
    • Improv Theater with the Teen Workshop led by Kacem Chraibi
    • Singing with the Teen-Adult Workshop directed by Laurie Burtin
    • "The Factory of Ideas," a song about Children's Rights with music by Cara...

Wednesday, June 26, 7 PM

  • Wild Roses • Folk
    • Marion (vocals and guitar) and Christelle (violin, cello, and backing vocals) deliver a hybrid and captivating folk music, influenced by 60s and 70s protest songs, and echoes of artists like Tori Amos, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, and Jefferson Airplane.

Friday, June 28, 7 PM

  • COUNTA BLABLA • Cabaret and Improv Show
    • Last performance of the season by the lively Counta Blabla troupe, promising laughter, madness, and heartfelt emotions.

Upcoming Performances:

  • Wednesday, July 3: FRENCH KISS • Pop
  • Friday, July 5: ALALAKE • World Music
  • Wednesday, July 10: DOT COM BLUES • Jazz
  • Friday, July 12: FABIENNE PUJALTE • "La Femme Sauvage," Tales
  • Wednesday, July 17: BARTHALO • Gypsy Swing
  • Friday, July 19: ET ALORS? • Dance and Performance by Aurelia Zabal, Morgane Momo, Pierre Pi, and Julien Maurin
  • Wednesday, July 24: PHIA, RICO ALLEGRETTI, AND QUINO MALEN • Pop & Soul
  • Friday, July 26: MARIE-PIERRE GENOVESE & ELIAS SALAMO • Music & Dance
  • Wednesday, July 31: REZO.T • Songs
  • Friday, August 2: INBAL YOMTOVIAN • Show and Workshop for Young Audiences
  • Wednesday, August 7: KENDRO SOFIA • Music with Five Spices
  • Friday, August 9: ISABELLE TOZZI • Tales
  • Wednesday, August 14: DIEGO ORIGLIA • Songs

Chic Chanteuses

26 June to 31 July 2024
Riviera

If you love harmonies, fun hats and fancy dresses, Les chic Chanteuses will sing songs from the 50s to today, on tour across the Riviera in June and July, with dates in Antibes, Valbonne and many more.

All the details are on the Chic Chanteuses Facebook and Instagram pages @chicchanteuses

 

Back Again

28 June to 28 September 2024
Villefranche-Sur-Mer

The gallerie Eva vautier invites you to the opening of their newest exhibition. Discover war paintings by Philippe Perrin intitled BACK AGAIN on the 28th of June at 6pm in Nice. The exhibition will take place every day until the 28th of September.

 

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Symphonie Sous Marine

28 June to 22 September 2024
Villefranche-Sur-Mer

The Citadelle of Villefranche-Sur-Mer invites you to their exhibition Symphonie Sous Marine on the 28th of September at 6:30pm. In collaboration with the Gallerie Eva Vautier, they will showcase paintings, flowers and dances in a submarine context until the 22nd of September.

La Citadelle Exhibition

29 June to 22 September 2024
Villefranche-Sur-Mer

La Citadelle – centre of art and museums of Villefranche-sur-Mer is presenting a contemporary art trail to be discovered from the 29th of June until the 22nd of September. It will be open every day from 10am to 5am.

La Citadelle Inside/Outdoors Venues

29 June to 28 September 2024
Villefranche-Sur-Mer

The Citadelle museum of Villefranche-sur-Mer will unveil an exhibition of modern art in both indoors and outdoors venues! Join them on the 28th of June at 6 :30pm for their opening and everyday from 10 to 7 starting on the 29th of June!  

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Hotel du Castellet - Brasero Soirées

30 June to 25 August 2024
Le Castellet

The Hotel du Castellet is inviting you to ‘brasero soirees’ with live music every Sunday evening until the 25th of August. Join them under reservation from the 30th of June to spend an unforgettable night with tapas, sea and land braziers, and assorted desserts at the Hotel du Castellet

3001 Route des Hauts du Camp
83330 Le Castellet

https://www.hotelducastellet.net/fr/brasero-sanfelice.html

La Tresorerie DEL'ART Summer Events

03 July to 14 August 2024
Nice

La Trésorerie is fully prepared to welcome visitors from Tuesday to Saturday throughout the summer with a range of activities:

  • Morning: Artistic workshops for all ages including mosaic, ceramics, sewing, and various crafts.
  • Afternoon: Weekly courses on storytelling, audiovisual editing, writing techniques, sign language, illustration, screen printing, and dance.
  • Evening: Live performances every Wednesday and Friday featuring music, dance, stories, and performances.

Upcoming Events:

  • 3 July: French Kiss (Pop)
  • 5 July: Alalaké (World Music)
  • 10 July: Dot Com Blues (Jazz)
  • 12 July: Fabienne Pujalte (Storytelling)
  • 17 July: Barthalo (Swing)
  • 19 July: Et Alors? (Dance/Performance)
  • 24 July: Phia, Rico Allegretti, and Quino Malen (Pop & Soul)
  • 26 July: Marie-Pierre Genovese & Elias Salamo (Music & Dance)
  • 31 July: Rezo.T (Song)
  • 2 August: Inbal Yomtovian (Youth Workshop/Performance)
  • 7 August: Kendro Sofia (World Music)
  • 9 August: Isabelle Tozzi (Storytelling)
  • 14 August: Diego Origlia (Song)

Creative Workshops:

  • Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM:
    • Mosaics, Plastic Arts, Ceramics, Sewing, Creative Crafts

Weekly Courses:

  • Tuesday-Saturday, 3 PM - 5 PM:

Zamenhof Beach

04 July to 15 September 2024
Cannes

The Zamenhof Beach will be opened every day from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm in Cannes this summer! Come and enjoy great services all day round on a luxurious beach I a convivial setting for an affordable price until the 15th of September.

Summer Events at Château de Crémat

06 July to 27 August 2024
Nice

Château de Crémat in Nice is hosting a variety of exciting events this summer:

  • July 19, 2024: French singer Jeck will perform an intimate showcase.
  • July 20, 2024: The Voice finalist Yoann Casanova will perform, with a pop rock opening by local trio More Amour.
  • July 25, August 7 & 18, 2024: The 12th Les Musicales dans les Vignes Festival featuring Neapolitan songs, a recital by Russian pianist Nikolaï Kuznetsov, and Latin music by the group Latin Clan.
  • August 27, 2024: The T'choup Summer Fest comedy show.
  • July 6, 13, 18, & 26, 2024: Summer afterworks with wine, jazz, and other themes from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Château de Crémat is renowned for its organic vineyards and historical charm, offering a unique setting for events and wine experiences.

For tickets and more information, visit Château de Crémat or contact +33 (0)4 92 15 12 15.

Charlie Chaplin Exhibition

09 July to 25 August 2024
Cannes

A Charlie Chaplin exhibition, based on the movie ‘the Kid’, will take place in Cannes in the Musee Ephemere du Cinema from the 9th of July to the 25th of August.

Salle Culturelle Exhibition

10 July to 28 July 2024
Theoule-Sur-Mer

A free exhibition will take place in Theoule sur mer. Showcasing the work of 7 artists with paintings, sculptures, glass art and many more from the 10th to the 28th of July in the Salle Culturelle of Theoule-sur-Mer.

Opening hours from 11 am to 2 pm and 4 to 9 pm

For more info, call 0617811508

JO Exhibition

11 July to 11 August 2024
Nice

The exhibition Les JO by Sylvain the Fishman will be open to everyone at the Hôtel Excelsior on Thursday the 11th of July 2024 at 6pm. The exhibition will then be held at 5 establishments of the Happy Culture group: the Hôtel Excelsior, the Villa Bougainville, the Hôtel So'Co, The Nap Hôtel and the Hostel OZZ.

(19 avenue Durante, 06000 Nice),

Belles Rives

11 July to 29 August 2024
Antibes

The Villa Belles Rives invite you to spend a night under the stars every Thursday this summer! Join them for a dance beach party to mingle, laugh, and dance at the Villa Belles Rives in Antibes.

Les Géants des Glaces

11 July to 06 October 2024
Monaco

An exhibition will take place, showcasing polar bears and penguins intitled ‘Les Géants des Glaces’ in the Musée Océanographique of Monaco until the 6th of October. Visit anytime form 11am to 5pm to find out more about the ice giants of our planet.

www.oceano.org

Terres Ouvrières

12 July to 24 August 2024
Mouans-Sartoux

The ceramist artist Jerome Hirson will host his new exhibition intitled ‘Terres Ouvrières’. His work will be available for all to see the 12th of July at 7pm until the 24th of august in the médiathèque of Mouans-Sartoux.

Tuesday 2pm-6pm

Wednesday 10:am-6:30pm

Thursday 2pm-6pm

Friday 2pm-6pm

 

201 avenue de Cannes, Mouans-Sartoux

0492924375

http://goo.gl/3EQZq0 https://la-mediatheque.fr/

http://www.jeromehirson.com/
 

Chic Chanteuses - UK Tour

15 July to 31 July 2024
PACA REGION / UK

Les Chic Chanteuses continue their Riviera tour this week and next week, singing in Valbonne, Agay and Villefranche, before heading to the UK for dates in London, Nottingham and Manchester – so if you love elegant harmonies and spectacular hats, please see the Chic Chanteuses social media pages for details @chicchanteuses

Summer in Mougins

15 July to 29 September 2024
Mougins

The village of Mougins is ready to welcome visitors this summer. Restaurants and terraces are coming alive until late at night. Shops, galleries, and workshops open their doors to reveal their treasures, and exhibitions centres showcase new displays. Find out more on the Mougins Tourism office website Vivez l'expérience - Mougins Tourisme

Star Gazing at the Hotel & Spa du Castellet

17 July to 24 August 2024
Le Castellet

The Hotel & Spa du Castellet are organising a brand-new experience. Nested at 430m high, the parc hotel offers a pure and clear view of the sky accompanied by an astronomist, perfect for an educative star gazing night. Starting on the 17th of July at 10:30pm this event will take place until the end of the summer at the hotel and spa du Castellet.

Wednesday, July 17 at 10:30 pm
Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 PM
Wednesday, July 31, 10:30 PM
Monday, August 05 at 22:00 
Saturday, August 17 at 10:00 PM
Saturday, August 24, 10:00 PM

Artisan Market in Ramatuelle

17 July to 31 July 2024
Ramatuelle

In a musical ambiance, artisan-makers from the Golfe de Saint-Tropez and the Var will open Authentic Markets every Wednesday from 6 to 10pm at the Place de l'Ormeau.

Level up Pop Groove

22 July to 29 July 2024
Ramatuelle

Level up Pop Groove: Free beach concerts taking place every on Mondays, and on the 22nd and 29th of July at the Escalet beach from 9 to 11pm.

Cosedev

22 July to 15 September 2024
Villefranche-Sur-Mer

The Association des Commerçants Sedentaires de Villefrance, or COSEDEV, are renewing their car service until the 15th of September. Clients will be able to leave their vehicle in front of the citadelle and not bother with finding a parking space in Villefranche sur mer.

Jamel Comedy Club

23 July to 27 July 2024
Cannes

The Jamel Comedy is almost sold out! Make sure to get your ticket before it’s too late to spend a hilarious night with the best French comedians in Cannes from the 23rd to the 27th of July.

Villa Jamel Comedy Club 2024 (weezevent.com)

Children Events in Ramatuelle

23 July to 30 July 2024
Ramatuelle

Special events for children will take place on the 23rd and 30th of July from 8am to 1pm at the Place de l'Ormeau

Gare Croisette events

23 July to 25 August 2024
Cannes

The Gare Croisette of Cannes offers concerts, exhibitions, masterclasses, karaoke, and stand-ups from Tuesday to Sunday, 5 PM to 2 AM (midnight on Sundays) until the 25th of August at the Gare Maritime, esplanade Pantiero, Cannes.

Places Still Available for Philharmonic Orchestra of Monaco Concerts

26 July to 08 August 2024
Monaco

Places are still available for the Philharmonic orchestra of Monte-Carlo concerts. Happening on the 26th and 28th of July, the orchestra will play Schubert’s Symphony n°9 in C Major« La Grande », and on the 4th and 8th of August, Brahms’ Piano Concerto n°2 in B flat major op. 83 and Dvorak’s Piano Concerto in D minor op. 33.

www.montecarloticket.com

Quai Antoine Ier Events

27 July to 17 August 2024
Monaco

From the 27th of July, come and enjoy lively weekends on the Quai Albert 1er in Monaco! There will be something for everyone: fireworks, DJ night, drone show and a 90s/2000s party. Meet up at the Port of Monaco on the 27th of July the 3rd, 9th and 17th of August. Entrance is free. Find out more at mairie.mc 

Orchestre National de Cannes Welcomes Pianist Alexander Malofeev

27 July 2024
Villefranche-Sur-Mer

Cannes’ National Orchestra are accompanied by renowned pianist Alexander Malofeev in Villefranche-sur-Mer. From Mozart, to Beethoven passing through Saint-Saens, join them at 9pm on the 27th of July at the théâtre de Verdure in the Citadelle.

75th Festival of Menton

27 July to 12 August 2024
Menton

The 75th festival of Menton will happen from the 27th of July to the 12th of August. Come and appreciate a wide range of classical music from Haydn to Beethoven all the way to Mozart, performed by amazing orchestras and artists including one of my favourite pianists: Fazil Say.

 https://www.festival-musique-menton.fr/

Hip Hop Performances - Backkus

27 July 2024
Vence

Two 25-minute hip hop performances by Cie Backkus showcasing a blend of acrobatics, rhythm, and hip hop. It will take place on Saturday, July 27 at 8 PM and 9:30 PM, at the Cite Historique, in Vence.

Fondation Maeght - Festive evening: 60th anniversary

28 July 2024
Vence

The Fondation Maeght continues its month of celebrations in music! Come and enjoy an evening of classical music in the festival saint paul de Vence on the 28th of July at 7:30pm.

Festive evening: 60th anniversary - Fondation Maeght (fondation-maeght.com)

35th Open Chess Tournament Awards Ceremony

28 July 2024
Cannes

The 35th Open Chess Tournament awards ceremony will be held On Sunday, July 28, at 4pm, at the Palais des Victoires, in Cannes.

Classical Nights in Ramatuelle

29 July to 31 July 2024
Ramatuelle

Classical music will take The village of Ramatuelle by storm with Pianists, classical broadway and Opera Singer Roberto Alagna on the 29th, 30th 31st of July at the Theatre de Verdure.  

www.ramatuelle-tourisme.com

Simone Veil Exhibtion

29 July to 12 August 2024
Ramatuelle

For the 40th Anniversary of the Ramatuelle festival, an exhibition will take place in celebration of the immortal Simone Veil from the 29th of July to the 12th of August at the Salle Le Garage.

American Club of the Riviera in La Roquette-sur-Siagne

30 July 2024
La Roquette-sur-Siagne

The American Club of the Riviera will host a Happy Hour meeting in La Roquette-sur-Siagne. Make sur not to miss out on drinks and fun from 5-8pm on the 30th of July in the Mc Travelers Brewery.

 

85 Promenade Francis Lanteri, La Roquette-sur-Siagne,

Belaprem' Algèbre 3.0

31 July 2024
Nice

Belaprem’ invites you to party with Algèbre 3.0 from 4-11:30pm on the 31st of July in the 109 in Nice!

Sporting Activities in Monaco

01 August to 25 August 2024
Monaco

Come and enjoy summer on the Port of Monaco from the 1st to the 25th of August, including attractions and sporting activities such as duck fishing, a merry-go-round, a Ninja course, basketball karting and more. Not forgetting the chalets and food stalls that have been awarded the Grimaldi Historic Sites of Monaco label. Find out more at mairie.mc

Early August DELART events

02 August to 09 August 2024
Nice

A few events will take place in La tresorerie in Nice. A show and workshop for young people with Inbal Yomtovian will be held on Friday the 2nd of august. A musical show called 5 spices music with Kendro Sofia on Wednesday 7th of August. And Stories with Isabelle Tozzi on Friday the 9th of August.

Saint-Sauveur Festival

02 August to 05 August 2024
Cannes

The Saint-Sauveur Festival runs from August 2-5, with a free concert on August 3 at 9 PM and a mass on August 4 at 11:30 AM.

Remembrance Ceremony

04 August 2024
Cannes

 A remembrance ceremony for children who died for France will be held on August 4 at 1 PM at Square Musso.

Chateau Du Cremat - 3 Tenors

07 August to 18 August 2024
Nice

Three Grand Tenors of the Opera of Monte Carlo will sing at for the 12th Music Festival in the Vignes of the Chateau du Cremat on the 7th and 18th of August in Nice.

Fondation Maeght - Impressions

08 August to 09 August 2024
Vence

Gilles Peterson will present 'Impressions': two evenings to celebrate jazz at the Fondation Maeght on Thursday, August 8 and 9, 2024 at 7:30pm in Vence

2-CONCERTS PASS Gilles Peterson presents Impressions - Fondation Maeght (fondation-maeght.com)

Tribal Rock Festival

24 August 2024
Peymeinade

The Tribal Rock Festival will soon open its doors. For the occasion, the groups Girlschool, Speed Rock Machine, DoctorDoom and Timeline, featuring AC/DC’s drummer Chris Slade, will be there to headline the Peymeinade Tribal Rock Festival on the 24th of August from 5pm.

Art Angels Côte d'Azur - Art Through the Eyes of Women

10 September to 28 September 2024
Cannes

Art Angels Côte d'Azur is organising an art exhibition in Cannes from the 13th until the 28th of September 2024. Intitled ‘Art Through the eyes of women’, they will open their doors on the 10th of September with a vernissage on the evening of the 12th September it's only accessible with invitation VIP.

16th Edition of the Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes

03 November 2024
Nice-Cannes

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.

https://www.marathon06.com/2024/