Don’t know what to do for the music festival 2026 in Nice? Discover the complete program for Sunday, June 21, 2026 and enjoy the city’s festive events.
Morning and early afternoon (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
11 a.m.: Unisson Choir and JC Guitar
The festivities will kick off on the forecourt of Gare du Sud station. The Unisson choir will team up with JC Guitar to offer an eclectic repertoire, blending the energy of pop with the vibrant harmonies of gospel.
Access: Free / Open access (outdoor).
Location: Gare du Sud Forecourt
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Documentary Screening Series
A cultural break awaits film enthusiasts at the Louis Nucéra Library. The establishment will offer a thematic afternoon dedicated to the history of music through a selection of documentary films.
Access: Free / Open access (subject to availability).
Location: Louis Nucéra Library
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Harmonie du Monde and Variétés en Fête
The heart of Old Nice will come alive in the middle of the afternoon with the band “Harmonie du Monde and Variétés en Fête”. On the program: a festive repertoire composed of great variety standards and traditional pieces.
Access: Free / Open access.
Location: Place Vieille
Late afternoon (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
4 p.m.: Classical Concert at Cimiez
A flagship event on the Cimiez hill: the Matisse Museum will host the opening concert of the prestigious Nice Classic Festival. Pianists Marie-Josèphe Jude and Charles Heisser will perform alongside percussionist Clarissa Severo de Borba.
Access: Free with mandatory reservation (limited capacity, online booking only).
Location: Matisse Museum
4 p.m.: Mix Live: Génération Hit
Place Pellegrini will feature an open-air dancefloor configuration. Several DJs will take turns at the turntables to revisit the greatest popular hits of recent decades.
Access: Free / Open access.
Location: Place Pellegrini
4 p.m.: Showcases and Behind the Scenes
The independent Nice label Imago Records will open its doors to the public. An opportunity to discover the behind-the-scenes of the local music industry and attend intimate concerts by emerging regional artists.
Access: Free / Open access.
Location: Imago Records & Production
5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.: “Nice Sings Europe”
A family gathering at Parc du Ray with an event focused on relaxation and culture. The site will host a large European quiz, fun activities, clip screenings on a giant screen, and mobile food service via food trucks.
Access: Free / Open access.
Location: Parc du Ray
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Blues Rock with West Park Band
The surroundings of the Gare du Sud complex will resonate with the rhythm of the West Park Band. The band will deliver a 100% blues-rock set, ideal for launching the end-of-day programming.
Access: Free / Open access.
Location: Pathé Gare du Sud
6 p.m.: Flea Market and DJ Set
A hybrid format for V and B Vauban, combining an ephemeral flea market and musical entertainment. A DJ set with groovy influences will set the sonic atmosphere.
Access: Free / Open access (paid drinks).
Location: V and B Vauban
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.: Neighborhood Festival
The Petit Conservatoire de Pessicart will take over Booth Square for an intergenerational celebration. The program will feature student productions, performances by local artists, and DJ sets.
Access: Free / Open access.
Location: Booth Square (Pessicart)
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.: Day One – Music Celebration
A summer celebration at Maison Albar. The upscale establishment will offer its “Day One” programming, blending lounge sounds and contemporary rhythms.
Access: Free / Open access (paid drinks).
Location: Maison Albar
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Midnight Tone Quartet & Jazzin’Voices
The Maison de l’Environnement will celebrate jazz. The session will combine the vocal harmonies of the Jazzin’Voices ensemble and the instrumental improvisations of the Midnight Tone Quartet.
Access: Free / Open access.
Location: Maison de l’Environnement
Evening (From 7 p.m.)
7 p.m.: Pop-Rock Concert: Still Green
The Bootleg Bar will adopt a pub atmosphere with programming by the local band Still Green, who will perform an energetic pop-rock cover repertoire.
Access: Free / Open access (paid drinks).
Location: Bootleg Bar
7 p.m.: Giant Karaoke
The artisanal brewery Le Brassitorium will reconfigure its space to hand over the microphone to the public. A giant participatory karaoke will allow everyone to revisit the great classics of song.
Access: Free / Open access (paid drinks).
Location: Brassitorium
7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.: Alternative Rock: Exopolis & The Drooogs
A change of atmosphere on Place Vieille at nightfall. Old Nice will vibrate to the sound of distorted guitars during a double concert of alternative rock led by Exopolis and The Drooogs.
Access: Free / Open access.
Location: Place Vieille
7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Harmonie du Monde and Variétés en Fête
Before the rock concerts, the traditional band will make a short return to Place Vieille to accompany the setup of the outdoor seating with music.
Access: Free / Open access.
Location: Place Vieille
7 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.: Underground
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