Don’t know what to do this weekend of June 26, 27 and 28, 2026 in Nice? Whether you’re a fan of theater, sports or concerts, the city offers a varied program for all tastes.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Make a natural mosquito repellent balm
This creative workshop will teach you about the properties of plantain, a medicinal and edible herbaceous plant that can be used in a balm. This natural recipe would relieve bites and skin allergies. Once your concoction is finished, you can take it home with you.
Location: House of the Environment
Hours: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (free, mandatory registration at 04 97 07 24 60)
A unique musical experience: The Broc Festival 2026
From June 26 to 28, the Broc Festival takes place at the open-air theater with a different band/artist each evening. Friday evening you can listen to the Brooklin Funk Essential collective which plays jazz, soul, funk, drum’bass… enough to delight locals looking for a festive outdoor evening. Saturday evening, it’s Eliades Ochoa (Cuban music) who will sing. And to close out the festival, reggae band Groundation will come on Sunday.
Location: Open-Air Theater
Hours: 8 p.m.
Bérénice at the Cimiez Arenas
As part of the third edition of the Tragedy Festival, rediscover the iconic Bérénice on the bare stage of the Cimiez Arenas. This performance will immerse you in Racine’s play through the eyes of director Robin Renucci. The National Theater of Nice explains: “This Racine play is less a drama of power than a drama of love: it is a long farewell letter that fails to be written, leaving three people alone and devastated.“
Location: Cimiez Arenas
Hours: 9 p.m. (duration of two hours)
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Sakura Matsuri, the celebration of Japan
From June 27 to 28, enjoy the cherry blossom festival which this year is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the twinning between Nice and Kamakura. “For this occasion, the City of Nice honors the Japanese city of Kamakura for two days and will have the honor of welcoming Mr. Matsuo Takashi, Mayor of Kamakura, whose presence will celebrate sixty years of friendship and cooperation between the two cities.” Note: “Registration is mandatory to participate in workshops and lectures. Participation is limited to one workshop per person.“
Location: Mediterranean University Center and Museum of Asian Arts
Hours: (free with registration)
Rediscover the Lascaris Palace through the eyes of artist Coun
This exhibition available from June 27, 2026 to January 18, 2027 blends Baroque with Nice popular culture. Through his works, Coun offers an immersion in his singular and liberated visual style, displayed in the Baroque setting of the museum. “By introducing popular and contemporary motifs in the midst of Baroque frescoes, Coun reactivates the original function of this decoration: to seduce, impress and tell stories.“
Location: Lascaris Palace
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Tuesday (museum closed)
Saint Peter’s Festival at the Harbor
This traditional fishermen’s festival highlights the important role of the sea for our city. On the program:
- 6:30 p.m.: Welcome in front of the Notre-Dame-du-Port Church
- 7 p.m.: Mass at the Notre-Dame-du-Port Church and tasting of grilled sardines and local specialties at the bar
- 8 p.m.: Procession of fishermen and the Fifes and Drums of the Nice Region from the church to Entrecasteaux Quay
- Boarding of the statue of Saint Peter, the priest and officials on boats, Entrecasteaux Quay
- Folk dance by La Ciamada Nissarda
- Wreath laying at sea in tribute to deceased fishermen and sailors
- Boat parade
- 9:30 p.m.: Burning of the boat
- 10:15 p.m.: Dancing with Tchatchao
Location: Nice Harbor
Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (free)
“Mythical!” Show for young and old
Immerse yourself in the world of Greek heroes and gods for an original and mischievous show. “Here, the gods have fun, invent and make mistakes, giving birth to colorful heroes, full of daring and humanity, reminding us that even the most powerful have their doubts and their flaws.” (TNN) Designed for families, the show revisits great Greek legends with humor, pedagogy and real scenic creativity. Each scene blends epic tales and theatrical finds, offering a moment of adventure and wonder in an immersive archaeological setting.
Location: Gardens of the Nice Cimiez Archaeology Museum
Hours: 10 a.m. or 6 p.m.
Outdoor cinema: Spirited Away
The AnimaNice Saint-Pancrace Center organizes an outdoor cinema screening to show Miyazaki’s classic “Spirited Away”. If you’ve already seen it, it’s time to revisit this masterpiece, if you don’t know it, it’s the time to discover it! This magnificent and breathtaking story will touch more than one.
Location: AnimaNice Saint-Pancrace Center
Hours: Free, open admission as long as seats are available
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Ironman 2026 edition
On June 28, it’s the big day for Ironman 2026 participants. If you’re curious and an early riser, you can watch the race start at 6:20 a.m. at Ponchettes Beach. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can visit the IRONMAN store at the Expo Village. At 10:50 a.m., the estimated arrival of the first athletes at the finish line. The estimated arrival of the last finisher is at 3:40 p.m. The official finish line audience takes place from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Finally, from 6 p.m. you can attend the award ceremony at the Open-Air Theater.
Location: Promenade des Anglais
Hours: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cinema Festival: tickets at €5
From June 28 to July 1, all screenings are €5 at participating cinemas in Nice and throughout France. It’s time to see the latest films like The Battle of de Gaulle, Minions 3, Backrooms, Disclosure Day, Ulysses etc… Note: this offer does not apply to 3D films and certain special screenings.
Location: cinemas in Nice
Hours: according to showtimes
Concert by the Harmonic Orchestra of the City of Nice
Enjoy a free concert in the Cimiez Arenas garden. On the program:
- The Bird Catcher – C. Zeller
- The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – M. Legrand
- Gold and Silver – F. Lehar
- The Phantom of the Opera – A. L. Webber
- Orpheus in the Underworld (Overture) – J. Offenbach
“Each week a different program is offered in the Cimiez Arenas gardens or in the bandstand of Albert 1st Garden from May to October and in the city’s churches (mainly the Port Church) during the winter period.” (City of Nice)
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