Don’t know what to do this weekend of June 19, 20 and 21, 2026 in Nice? Whether you’re a fan of theater, sports or concerts, the city offers a varied program for all tastes.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Henri MATISSE – YVES SAINT LAURENT: an exhibition combining fashion and painting
This exhibition highlighting Henri Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent merges the universes of the two artists. Thanks to loans from the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Paris, you can discover the common ground between the two men and see how they complement each other. “«Sewing and painting are gestures that contribute to the same experimentation of line, the same precision in handling contrasts, between materials and volume», and although Henri Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent never met, the dialogue between them is now evident.»
Location: Matisse Museum
Hours: From June 17, 2026 to September 28, 2026, from 10am to 6pm (Museum open daily except Tuesday)
La Station celebrates its 30th anniversary with its exhibition “Divine Rascal”
The Divine Rascal exhibition is an exhibition celebrating La Station’s 30th anniversary. It brings together artists around an ambivalent figure, the trickster, which symbolizes subversion and role-playing. The exhibition highlights works that explore borders and narratives, offering a collective portrait of a playful and free Station. You will find works by Ben, Malachi Farrell, Dominique Ghesquière and Aïcha Hamu.
Location: La Station
Hours: From June 13 to August 29, 2026, 2pm to 7pm (Wednesday to Saturday) – free entry
Karaoke at the Library
Louis Nucera offers karaoke entertainment: “Come sing alone or with others to your favorite songs.” It’s an opportunity to have fun and share your love of music with others. The library will organize another session on July 9 from 3:15pm to 4:45pm.
Location: Louis Nucera Library
Hours: 4pm to 5pm, free entry subject to availability
Lyric singing concert: “The Belle Époque”
This is an opening concert for the exhibition “From Stage to Canvas. Artists and Socialites of the Belle Époque”. The music will be performed by students from the singing classes of the Nice Conservatory taught by Elizabeth Vidal, Claire Brua, Stephanie Varnerin and Isabelle Gioanni and Sophie Brissot-Darmon and Julien Martineau on piano. Thus you will be able to discover the new generation of musicians.
Location: Nice Museum of Fine Arts
Hours: 7pm to 8pm, free entry, subject to availability
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Trials of Great Tragic Figures: Attend the Trial of Theseus!
On the occasion of the Festival of Tragedies, the TNN organizes three fictional trials on June 20, June 27 and July 4. These events will allow the public to judge Theseus (from Phèdre – Racine), Pandora (Greek mythology) and Clytemnestra (Greek mythology). The Theater had already offered “Trials of Great Figures” every Saturday from October 4, 2025 to May 30, 2026.
Location: Esplanade of the Franciscan Theater
Hours: 11am, free entry
Upcycling Workshop: learn to give a second life
This workshop offers to “give a second life to recycled bike parts to make useful everyday items or decorative objects”. All parts and tools will be provided and you can take home your creation. An activity that combines creativity, sustainability and circular economy.
Location: House of the Environment
Hours: 9am to noon (free and by reservation)
“One World Together“: a rock opera by 150 young people from Nice
This show between orchestral music, singing, slam, percussion and urban dance was prepared by 150 young people from the neighborhoods of East Nice. The Nice Opera presents it this way: “The children of the Val des Fées district refuse fatalism and take their neighborhood back into their own hands. An electrifying rock opera that proves that together everything is possible. […] This project goes beyond the stage by bringing together the population of the neighborhoods, with an original creation, meetings with inspiring personalities, citizen consultation, and performances.”
Location: Nice Opera
Hours: 3pm to 4pm (second performance on June 21)
“Awaiting the Future”: a text that gives voice to the victims of July 14, 2016
“Awaiting the Future restores the testimonies of 270 victims of the July 14 attack 2016. It reveals to the public the intimacy of the courtroom and teaches us about the resilience of humanity in the face of the worst trials.” The text will be read by lawyers affected by the tragedy (Françoise Assus-Juttner, Olivia Chalus Penochet, Robert Chemla, Olivier Romani) who will also be accompanied by Muriel Mayette-Holtz and actors from the TNN Troupe: Élise Clary, Armand Pitot, Laurent Prévot, Hervé Van der Meulen.
Location: Cimiez Arenas
Hours: 9pm to approximately 10:15pm (free and by reservation)
The Sun King: The Return
The show produced by Dove Attia, actor Emmanuel Moire and choreographer Kamel Ouali celebrates its 20th anniversary with a brand new version. New actors will play the leading roles including Lou for the role of Marie Mancini and Louis Delort in the role of the king’s brother. Perfect for delighting the nostalgic while bringing a fresh touch to the musical.
Location: Palais Nikaia
Hours: 3pm or 8:30pm (or 3pm on Sunday, June 21)
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Beginning of the Sacred Music Festival
This festival consists of four concerts given by artists from the Nice Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra. The first takes place this Sunday, the others will take place on June 23, 26 and 30 at 8pm. Nice Côte d’Azur Opera presents the event this way: “Experience a musical journey around the sacred repertoire, from Mozart to baroque music, including the great choral works of the 19th and 20th centuries. Following the spiritual and musical heritage of Abbé Pierre Marie Navarre, founder of the festival, this new edition of the Sacred Music Festival continues a tradition of excellence and contemplation.”
Location: Sainte-Réparate Cathedral
Hours: 11am (doors open one hour before the performance, free entry for the first show)
Free concert by the Nice City Harmonic Orchestra
This performance in the heart of nature offers a pleasant musical moment. The Harmonic Orchestra conducted by François Leclaircie offers a varied program including for example “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (B. Crewe), “Pop and rock legends” (E. Clapton) or “Santana” (G. Gazzani).
Location: Cimiez Arenas Gardens
Hours: 5pm
Run&Bass: run and enjoy a DJ set at the same time
The running club “Sun & Soles” organizes an easy run of 6 kilometers on the Promenade des Anglais for Music Day. The concept: run while enjoying a DJ Set with KØLD and NONA. There will be Bounce, Hard-Bounce and Rave music to motivate you to the max. After that, you can enjoy an After Beach and the DJ Set will continue.
Location: departure at Port Carras
Hours: departure at 8:30pm
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