The Nice Premium editorial team offers you an overview of the activities and events available in your region for this long weekend of May 8th.
Summer is almost around the corner, but it’s still time to enjoy the spring temperatures and go out this weekend in Nice. And there’s no shortage of events, especially with the festival season kicking off. So there’s something for everyone. Live music, a trip to the opera, a night at the theater, a rock’n roll festival, we’ve selected the best activities and festivities for May 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Play Azur Festival: The weekend’s pop culture event
Don’t miss the 6th edition of the biggest geek festival on the Côte d’Azur! The Exhibition Palace opens its doors on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 starting at 10 am. Fans of Harry Potter, K POP, e-sport, Japanese culture, or even Medieval Steampunk, multiple worlds are waiting to be discovered and rediscovered in a space of 14,000m2.
50 renowned guests are expected for meet-and-greet and autograph sessions. The YouTube game will be represented by the two successful creators Sheshounet and Leo Techmaker. Well-known voice actors Dorothée Pousséo and Emmanuel Curtil are also expected.
The Rockfest takes over the Théâtre de Verdure
Embrace the rock’n’roll attitude for a charitable festival. The Rockfest returns for its 9th edition. Concerts are scheduled from Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7. 16 bands are set to perform at the Théâtre de Verdure. Moreover, tickets are still available.
The event’s profits will support HAPPY HAND and MELODYS. The associations work for the benefit of disabled adults and children.
Hans Zimmer is set to electrify the Palais Nikaïa
Grab the last tickets for Hans Zimmer’s live concert. The film score composer will perform on May 6 at 8 pm at the Palais Nikaïa. He intends to take his audience on a journey through his most famous soundtracks.
From Batman to Da Vinci Code, including the Pirates of the Caribbean saga, and Gladiator, the German pianist will play his greatest classics. A perfect event for movie enthusiasts and all fans of live music.
LQB Fest, the 100% female musical event not to be missed
From May 5 to 7, the LQB Fest is the place to party. The 109, the contemporary cultures hub of the City of Nice, hosts the three-day festival. Twelve exclusively female artists will perform in a LGBTQ+ and eco-friendly setting. The program promises current and electronic music.
German DJ Helena Hauff, French singer-songwriter Enchantée Julia, and Franco-Gabonese rapper Vicky R are among those to be found on stage. Online tickets are available here.
The gardens of Cimiez at the rhythm of traditions for the Fête des Mai
Due to unfavorable weather, the traditional Fête des Mai is moved to Sunday, May 7. Thus, to celebrate spring, activities are planned throughout the day. You can attend the paillasou tossing, participate in pebble crafting workshops, enjoy traditional sounds, and even discover folk dances. Ultimately, it’s an opportunity to dive into the Niçoise culture, even tasting it.
The election of the Regina dei Mai is also postponed. Therefore, to discover the new ambassador of the Niçoise culture, you’ll have to wait until Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Discovering the Opera?
Friday, May 5, at 8 pm, the Nice Côte d’Azur Opera hosts a concert on the Last Lights of German Romanticism. Daniele Callegari, the chief conductor of the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra, offers the opportunity to discover or rediscover two key works by Max Bruch and Richard Strauss. Two composers who brought German Romanticism to its peak in the 19th century.
Take a stroll down the Quai des États-Unis on Saturday, May 6 at 4 pm, and you’ll witness a strange ballet! On the occasion of “Everyone at the Opera”, the Nice Côte d’Azur Opera invites you to an open barre with the dancers of the Nice Mediterranean Ballet. In this sense, a giant barre will be installed on the Promenade, and passersby are invited to join professionals.
Comedy night at the Francis Gag Theater
The neighborhood theater Francis Gag offers a play entitled The Door Next Door by Fabrice Roger-Lacan. She’s a psychiatrist. He sells yogurts. They are neighbors, they cordially dislike each other, and like millions of singles lost in the city, they dabble with dating sites on the quest for love – someone who would be just the opposite of this infernal character living next door. And when they finally each find their soul mate, they can’t resist the pleasure of announcing it to each other. Just to have another argument… The last one?
A show for all ages to check out on Friday, May 5 at 8:30 pm. Tickets are still available here.
