Between sports, cultural, and artistic events, this weekend Nice is bursting with activities catering to all tastes!
Friday, January 2, 2026
Get into line dancing and country
Join a dancing initiation, lively and exciting, combining good humor and sharing through country and line dancing lessons.
Location : Jardin Albert 1st – 2-16 Avenue de Verdun – 06000 Nice
Time : from 2 PM to 4 PM
The delicate art of gifts
At the end of the holiday season, the collective exhibition “Thank You, But No Thank You” humorously, ironically, and tenderly questions our complex relationship with gifts given to our loved ones and acquaintances.
Location : Galerie Eva Vautier – 2 Rue Vernier – 06100 Nice
Time : from 2 PM to 7 PM
On the quest for wealth or almost
Discover a family show, both funny and touching, adapted from the novel by Susie Morgenstern “It’s Not Fair” where a mischievous 8-year-old girl dreams of nothing else but earning a living through small jobs to help her parents. Not an easy dream to achieve when you’re only 8.
Location : Théâtre de l’Alphabet – 19 Rue Delille – 06000 Nice
Time : 3 PM
Ice hockey: Nice – Marseille
The Eagles host Marseille for the 29th day of the Ligue Magnus. They are eager to win in front of their supporters to start 2026 in the best possible way.
Location : Complexe Sportif Jean Bouin – 2 Rue Jean Allègre – 06000 Nice
Time : 8 PM
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Nice, its past has a future
Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Azurean City through an exhibition at Villa Masséna, highlighting the past, present, and future of the city, covering its architectural history, linguistic heritage, and gastronomy.
Location : Villa Masséna – Museum of Art and History – 65 Rue de France – 06000 Nice
Time : from 11 AM to 6 PM
The enchanted umbrella of the loving clown
Solid’Air presents an interactive show that follows and accompanies the adventures of a loving clown and his umbrella through laughter, dance, and songs.
Location : Théâtre de l’Alphabet – 19 Rue Delille – 06000 Nice
Time : 3 PM
Football: OGC Nice – Racing Club de Strasbourg
Following their recent victory in the Coup de France against AS Saint-Étienne, the new coach of Gym, Claude Puel, is eager for his team to shine and secure a win against Strasbourg in this 17th day of Ligue 1.
Location : Allianz Riviera Stadium – Boulevard des Jardiniers – 06000 Nice
Time : from 7 PM
Luminescence: The Celestial Odyssey
Experience a captivating sensory experience, magical and unique, where light and music combine to offer an immersive show that retraces the history of Nice and the basilica.
Location : Basilica Notre-Dame of the Assumption – 2 Rue de l’Italie – 06000 Nice
Times : at 8:30 PM and at 9:45 PM
Sunday, January 4, 2026
The Prom’Classic
A not-to-be-missed event for running enthusiasts at the beginning of the year, this Sunday thousands of runners will gather on the iconic Promenade des Anglais for a 10 km race. To take up this challenge, the race is composed of two formats: timed and untimed.
Location : Promenade des Anglais (opposite the Méridien hotel) – 06000 Nice
Time : 9 AM
“Circus Dreams”
Born from the fusion of circus arts, dance, singing, and theater, “Circus Dreams” is a warm and magical family show. From acrobats and jugglers to giant toys that come to life and caramelized popcorn, this show will offer a journey back to childhood that will delight both young and old.
Location : M.I.N d’Azur – Marché Gare – 19 avenue du Mercantour – 06000 Nice
Times : at 10:45 AM, 2 PM, and 4:30 PM
Last day for the Xmas market 2025
It’s the final day to enjoy and discover or rediscover the 2025 edition of the Christmas Market in Nice with its village full of decorations, illuminations, gifts, and activities.
Location : Place Masséna – Plassa Carlou Aubert – 06000 Nice
Time : from 11 AM to 9 PM
The Imaginary Invalid at the theater in Nice
The Compagnie de l’Alphabet presents one of the greatest classical masterpieces of French literature written by Molière and invites you to rediscover it.
Location : Théâtre de l’Alphabet – 19 Rue Delille – 06000 Nice
Time : 4:30 PM.
