The cultural third-place in Nice has launched its 2025 season with increased attendance and a program highlighting the diversity of the arts. Festivals, exhibitions, concerts, and events for all audiences will set the pace for the autumn.
Le 109, a cultural third-place located in Nice, continues its development. During the 2024-2025 season, the municipal space welcomed 84,000 visitors and spectators, marking a 30% increase compared to the previous year. This momentum confirms the site’s integration into the local cultural scene.
The site currently hosts companies and artists supported by the Ministry of Culture. Its mission is to bring together diverse stakeholders around a shared space, open to numerous practices. The growing attendance illustrates the public’s interest in this offering.
Right from the start of the new season, a comprehensive program has been announced. It will spotlight urban festivals, exhibitions, events for young audiences, and concerts. The schedule runs from September to December, featuring a series of events.
An Autumn Marked by Festivals
September will set the tone. The Crossover Festival will open the season on September 5th and 6th, in partnership with Panda Events. Two days of music and urban cultures will precede a unique sports event: the Pulse Cup. This freestyle football championship, a European qualifying event for the world finals, will take place on September 13th and 14th.
The public can also discover Le 109 through the European Heritage Days on September 20th. The end of the month will focus on laughter with the Clown Power Festival from September 26th to 28th. Three days dedicated to a program centered on humor and family-friendly performances.
Meanwhile, the Autumn Image Festival will take place from September 20th to November 29th. This edition will explore practices related to images in all their forms. As part of this, the collective exhibition L’Image Satellite will be offered until October 11th. Photographs, videos, and installations will invite reflection on contemporary issues.
October will not be left out. The international short film festival A Festival Is Too Short will be held from October 3rd to 10th. Following this, the NUMA Festival on October 4th and 5th will bring together graffiti artists, muralists, and street artists. The 109 space will be transformed into a platform for urban expression.
The month will continue with an event for children and families. From October 18th to 20th, Les Buissonnières will offer performances tailored to young audiences. The aim is to create a shared moment between artists, schoolchildren, and young kids.
The year will conclude with two major events. On November 14th, the Digital Artifice exhibition will present works at the intersection of art and digital technologies. Then, on December 19th, a Roller Disco night will close the autumn. A festive format designed for a broad audience.
Music remains a central axis of the program. Le Frigo 16, a venue with a 500-standing capacity located in a former refrigeration space, will continue to host concerts. More than 40 events are scheduled there each year. The diversity of styles allows for reaching a broad spectrum of spectators.
With this programming, Le 109 confirms its place in the cultural landscape of Nice. Its increased attendance demonstrates renewed public interest in a place designed as a common space where disciplines and practices intersect. The 2025 season’s start promises to be an important step in this trajectory.
