Concerts, festivals, exhibitions, guinguette, and trail running in the summits: Nice is buzzing all weekend. Here is our program to not miss anything this weekend.
This weekend promises to be full of activities, shows, and discoveries, perfect for experiencing the start of the school holidays. From the family guinguette to races in the heart of nature, including musical and theatrical moments, there is something for every taste and every age!
Friday, July 4th in Nice
Family Guinguette
Come experience a festive and friendly Friday at Parc Phoenix! Fun activities, enriching workshops, karaoke, dance, games, and food trucks are on the agenda for this family guinguette evening. Free entry and guaranteed joy for young and old alike!
Location: Parc Phoenix
Time: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Ultra-Trail Côte d’Azur Mercantour
The sublime landscapes of Mercantour are open to trail enthusiasts! With its routes in the heart of the mountains, ranging from 5 to 160 km, the Ultra-Trail Côte d’Azur Mercantour is the running event not to be missed for pushing yourself between the sea and the summits.
Location: Saint-Martin-Vésubie (and Valdeblore)
Times: All weekend with different races on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Saturday, July 5th in Nice
International Commedia dell’Arte Festival (last day)
Celebrate the 10th edition of the Commedia dell’Arte! Acrobatics, mime, fencing, juggling, and a family theme to end this festival properly: a festival of colors, laughter, and creativity!
Location: Various locations in Nice (Old Nice, chapels, etc.)
Times: All day
Belle voci or The influence of Italian style on German style
A baroque musical journey. Treat yourself to an exquisite moment with the Ancient Music Society Ensemble of Nice. On the program: works by Carissimi, Bononcini, Kerll, Reincken & Buxtehude, performed on the historical organ of the Concone brothers.
Location: Cultural Center La Providence
Time: 8:30 PM
Sunday, July 6th in Nice
Exhibition Dystopia (last day)
Enter the fascinating world of Dystopia, an exhibition that questions our immediate future. Last day to discover these powerful and inspiring works.
Location: Lou Babazouk 2
Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Harmonic Orchestra of the City of Nice
Be carried away by the brass and woodwinds of the Nice Harmonic Orchestra, conducted by François Leclaircie. On the program: movie themes (including Indiana Jones by John Williams) for an end of the weekend marked by emotion and family sharing.
Location: Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez
Time: 5:00 PM
L’Oiseau Bleu – Classical music festival
End the weekend in style with L’Oiseau Bleu, a classical music festival. This Sunday, discover a refined selection of baroque, romantic, and modern works, delivered by Ensemble Calisto and soprano Maria Krasnikova: a moment of divine harmony.
Location: Saint-François de Paule Church
Time: 5:00 PM
