Don’t know what to do on the weekend of May 23, 24, and 25, 2025, in Nice? Whether you’re a fan of theater, music, or exhibitions, the city offers a varied program to suit all tastes, from Friday to Sunday.
Friday, May 23 2025
- Concert:ย
The University Choir of Universitรฉ Cรดte dโAzur will present an exceptional performance of Karl Jenkins’ Requiem at the Grand Chรขteau of the Valrose campus in Nice, a work blending the traditional movements of a requiem mass with sung Japanese haikus, for choir and instrumental ensemble.ย This free concert, organized by the university’s Cultural Directorate, promises an intense musical experience in a remarkable heritage setting.ย Seats are limited, so it is advisable to arrive early to fully enjoy this unique musical evening.
Location: Universitรฉ Valrose
- Theater:
The Thรฉรขtre Lino Ventura in Nice welcomes comedian Caroline Estremo for her show “Normally”, a biting solo performance full of self-mockery.ย A nurse by training, Estremo humorously and sincerely shares anecdotes from her daily hospital life, offering a funny and touching immersion into the backstage of the medical world.ย The show is not recommended for under 14s, and tickets are available starting at โฌ36 on online ticketing platforms.
Location: Thรฉรขtre Lino Ventura
- Exhibition:
The Galerie Lou Babazouk in Nice presents the exhibition by artist Marianne Fournier, offering an immersion into her unique artistic universe.ย Located at 8, rue de la Loge, the gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.ย Admission is free, allowing everyone to discover the artist’s works until May 25.ย An ideal opportunity for contemporary art lovers to dive into a unique visual experience in the heart of Old Nice.
Location: Galerie Lou Babazouk
Saturday, May 24
- Health:
As part of the national campaign “Diabetes, It Works!”, the city of Nice offers five free and supervised walks to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity in managing type 2 diabetes. Open to patients, friends, and caregivers, these walks will take place on the Promenade des Anglais, above the Castel Plage. The first walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m., followed by four other dates: June 21, September 20, October 18, and November 29. Supervised by health professionals, these moments aim to move together at your own pace, in a caring environment.
Location: 8 Quai des รtats-Unis
- Fรชte des Mai:
To mark the centenary of the Niรงoise folklore group La Ciamada Nissarda, the Fรชte des Mai is organizing a grand day dedicated to regional folklore on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Jardin des Arรจnes de Cimiez. Featuring concerts, traditional dances, Niรงoise theater scenes, and activities for all, this day will honor Niรงoise, Occitan, and Provenรงal cultures with the participation of the groups Lei Baisso Luserno, Flour dโInmourtalo, and of course La Ciamada Nissarda. The public can also enjoy workshops, culinary stands, and a festive balรจti with “Les Vieilles Nissardes” at the end.
Location: Jardin des Arรจnes de Cimiez
- Educational Day:
As part of the Year of the Sea 2025 and ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference, the City of Nice, in partnership with CNES and CDMM, is organizing a major educational and televised day entitled “Ocean and Space: When Space Meets the Ocean”, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Parc Phoenix. Hosted by the team from “LโEsprit Sorcier TV” and streamed live on YouTube, this free and open-to-all day will offer fun workshops, interactive exhibitions, animations around space and sea sciences, as well as a series of conferences on ocean protection through space technologies. An experience accessible for the whole family to better understand and preserve our blue planet.
Location: Parc Phoenix
Sunday, May 25
- Closing of the Fรชte des Mai:
The Fรชte des Mai concludes in style this Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Gardens of the Arรจnes de Cimiez, with a festive and family-friendly day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. celebrating Niรงoise traditions. On the program: concerts, folk dances, children’s activities, creative workshops, association stands, and local culinary specialties, in a typically Nissarde convivial atmosphere. This final day marks the end of a month of celebrations of Niรงoise popular culture, mixing music, heritage, and intergenerational sharing. Free entry.
Location: Gardens of the Arรจnes de Cimiez
- African Festival:
This Sunday, May 25, 2025, Le 109 hosts the One AfricaFest, a free and festive event celebrating African cultures from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. On the program: live concerts, traditional and urban dances, African gastronomy, exhibitions, conferences, children’s workshops, and fashion shows highlighting the richness and diversity of the continent. Organized in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, this festival invites young and old to a vibrant cultural journey in the heart of Africa.
Location: Le 109
- Theater:
The Thรฉรขtre lโAlphabet in Nice presents at 10:30 a.m. the children’s play “The Witch’s Wedding”, an interactive and humorous show where children are invited to participate in the preparations for an unusual wedding.ย Located at 19 rue Delille, this intimate theater of 49 seats offers a varied program, ranging from classics to contemporary creations, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Location: Thรฉรขtre lโAlphabet.