Don’t know what to do this weekend of July 24, 25 and 26, 2026 in Nice? Whether you’re a fan of theater, music, art or cinema, the city offers you a varied program for all tastes.
Friday, July 24, 2026
Cinema: “Being with the Bees”, an ode to nature
Directed by Yan Grill and Perrine Bertrand, this documentary follows the fate of bees and questions humanity’s relationship with the living world. This continuous screening evokes beekeeping practices and the design of a sustainable alliance with pollinating agents. Full of hope, this committed documentary offers a new perspective on biodiversity. Admission is free.
Location: House of the Environment, 31 avenue Castellane
Hours: From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Theater: “Where is the Bear’s Skin” or the Cabaret of Proverbs
The Apéro Tales invites spectators to the kingdom of popular proverbs. Laurent Prévot and Carla Ventre propose a performance rich in mime, slam and parody, alongside Amélie Kierszenbaum, Armand Pitot and Lîla Sanchez. For nearly 40 minutes, spectators and actors will take part in a game of guessing the proverbs performed. This traveling show is free.
Location: TNN Kiosk, Promenade du Paillon
Hours: 7 p.m.
Concert: “From Vienna to Buenos Aires, Chic and Vertigo”
The Nice Classic Festival offers a journey steeped in poetry, revisiting classics from Franz Schubert, Francis Poulenc, Claude Debussy to Piazzolla. With cello, piano, flute, accordion, violin, double bass and guitar, talented musicians will offer a timeless moment. Reservations are recommended, from 29 euros (per adult) and free for under 25s.
Location: Cloister of the Cimiez Monastery, place Jean Paul II Pape
Hours: 8 p.m.
Concert: Nice Jazz Fest’ keeps the beat
This unmissable Nice event symbolizes the meeting of different world music styles. On the first stage at the Théâtre de Verdure, the universes of Mario Canonge Trio, Nubiyan Twist and Cymande will highlight the central role of groove and rhythm. They will captivate fans of jazz, afrobeat, soul and funk, with African and Caribbean influences.
On the Masséna stage, Durand Bernarr, Noga Erez and Busta Rhymes will push the boundaries of musical genres by asserting their own artistic identity, with hip-hop, dancehall, jazz, gospel and much more.
Admission ranges from 28 to 45 euros, by reservation.
Location: Albert 1st Garden
Hours: 6 p.m. (gates open) and from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (concerts)
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Visit: Bellanda Tower offers a jump through time
This monument tells the ancestral history of Castle Hill and reveals an exceptional view of the Bay of Angels. Visitors will have the opportunity to dress up in costumes, ranging from Antiquity to modern times, making this visit a memorable experience. Admission ranges from 3 to 5 euros (by reservation) and is free for under 18s.
Location: Bellanda Tower, Lesage Rise
Hours: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Concert: MIRAGE Experience
Casà Blue proposes an immersive experience, blending music and encounter. DJs, artists and performers will take over the Rooftop for an evening. Scandinavian electronic scene artist Axel Boman will captivate the audience with a singular approach to house music, both free and touched with melancholy. Elegant attire is requested. Admission ranges from 9 to 14 euros.
Location: Rooftop of the OCEANICE Congress Palace, Quai Amiral Infernet
Hours: From 6 p.m. to midnight
Cinema: “Gladiator” arrives in Nice
The Roman general, Maximus, sets foot in the azure city. Betrayed, Maximus becomes a slave and his desire for revenge drives him to face the emperor in the arena. The feature film directed by Ridley Scott will be screened outdoors. Admission is free for all audiences, with warning.
Location: place Dominique Fighiera
Hours: 8 p.m.
Concert: the finale of Nice Jazz Fest’
Biréli Lagrène, The James Carter Quintet Coltrane: a centennial supreme and Obongjayar will perform on the Théâtre de Verdure stage. They will present a jazz heritage, with a touch of openness to world musical traditions. On the Masséna stage, The Getdown, Gabriel Jacoby and Lola Young will transport spectators into an urban and contemporary universe, carrying the voice of intimacy and lived experience.
Admission ranges from 28 to 45 euros, by reservation.
Location: Albert 1st Garden
Hours: 6 p.m. (gates open) and from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (concerts)
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Visit: discovering the emblematic Palais Lascaris
This gem of civic baroque highlights exceptional objects, creations and know-how, from a heritage dating back to the Renaissance. Visitors have the opportunity to observe the luxurious salons and the monumental staircase, decorated with frescoes, typical of the aesthetics of the era.
A guided tour of 1.5 hours is possible, only by reservation. This tour is an opportunity to place the elements in the history of the Nice palace from the 17th century. Admission is 5 euros and free for under 18s. The guided tour is 7 euros per person and free for children under 13.
Location: 15 rue Droite
Hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit: discovering Nice through its gardens
“Nice my city, my gardens” is an exhibition retracing a mosaic of gardens shaping the identity of the azure city. Works, archives, maps and stories are presented so that each visitor can encounter Nice’s living heritage. Admission is 15 euros. It is a 4-day pass, opening the doors to Villa Masséna and other Nice museums. It is free for Nice residents, subject to proof.
Location: Villa Masséna, 65 rue de France
Hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Concert: Nice Music Lab closes the Nice Jazz Fest’off
Launched by SACEM University and the city of Nice, this springboard concert aims to reveal local talents, dedicated to discovering new voices. Following a selection, eight artists will present a 15-minute set before an audience and a professional jury. Admission is free. Registration is recommended.
Location: Albert 1st Garden
Hours: 7 p.m.
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