Don’t know what to do on the weekend of September 4, 5 and 6, 2026 in Nice ? Whether you are a lover of art, history, sport or music, the city offers you a varied program for all tastes.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Exhibition: between brushes and poetry with Élodie Avati
Cradled by the colors of the Mediterranean, the works of this artist plunge spectators into the heart of Nice. Élodie Avati offers meticulous work combining drawing, watercolors and Chinese ink. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings, this artist from the region offers a poetic vision of the Azure Coast city. The exhibition will be accessible for free until September 20.
Location : Lou Babazouk 1 Gallery – 8 rue de la Loge (corner of rue de la Loge and rue Droite)
Hours : 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 7 pm
Concert: The Feasts of the Territories are back
This new edition promises music, sharing and conviviality. The evening will begin with an open stage for local young talents, notably from the Black Box Experience. The feast will continue with the Nice pianist and singer, Nils Indjein, accompanied by his band. A repertoire fusing groove, funk, soul and French songs will set the tone for the evening. This is the first of a long list since the feasts will continue in all Nice neighborhoods, until September 9. Food stalls with Nice specialties will be for sale. Admission is free.
Location : Delvalle Space, 27 rue du Professeur Delvalle
Hours : 6 pm to 10 pm
Concert: Live-Music Evening at Les Folies d’Edmonde
In the heart of Old Nice and in the shadow of a side street, a bar with an original and captivating atmosphere hosts a Live-Music, renewed every week. In a vaulted setting with stone walls, this place is ideal for savoring signature cocktails, mocktails and premium spirits, all carrying stories. In this bar, nothing is left to chance, every detail tells a story. Admission is by reservation.
Location : 16 rue Benoît Bunico
Time : 8:30 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2026
Event: The big clearance sale of Old Nice
Launched on September 3, nearly 250 shops in the old town are participating in the traditional Nice clearance sale, organized by the association of merchants of Old Nice. For this last day, visitors will have the opportunity to take advantage of discounts of up to 70% on a selection of items. Many musical performances will take over the streets of the historic heart, with the Nice Youth Band and many others.
Location : Old Nice
Hours : throughout the day
Event: Festa de la Sant Bertoumiéu
On the occasion of Saint Bartholomew, the city invites you to participate in a traditional Nice festival, highlighting local products, producers and local craftspeople but also know-how. Historically, it was a great fair that allowed residents to meet producers and craftspeople from the Middle and Upper Regions.
Following an inauguration in the presence of officials, this festive day will be punctuated by many activities, including an educational farm, pony rides and farmer stalls. In the late afternoon, the Pantaï Company will present an “earth and sea harmony show“, with a storyteller musician. The early evening will be enlivened by a Balèti (traditional dance) hosted by the Mar e Mountagnos association. This convivial atmosphere will be completed by food stalls. Admission is free.
Location : Paillon Promenade Avenue Félix Faure
Hours : 10 am to 11:30 pm
Sport: OGC Nice faces Mans FC
For the third day of Ligue 1, the Eagles will be reunited with their supporters to take on the Mans FC team. This match will resonate with particular emotion. A pre-match commemorative ceremony for the ten years of the July 14, 2016 attack will be organized before kick-off, in the presence of bereaved families and people who lived through this tragedy.
The third kit of the players will pay tribute to the 86 beams rising from the Promenade des Anglais and the illuminations of the Allianz Riviera at the 86th minute of each match. An exhibition of nineteen panels, by the city of Nice, will be dedicated to commemorations of the July 14, 2016 attack.
Furthermore, a stand devoted to “The Great History of the Gym” by Serge Gloumeaud can be discovered by visitors. Football activities with inflatable structures will be available and DJ Presta Puce will set the tone for the evening. Finally, food stalls will be part of the event.
Prices range from 9 to 49 euros and tickets are available online.
Location : Allianz Riviera Stadium Bd des jardiniers
Time : 8:45 pm
Concert: The Grand Live at La Station
Back to school is a great opportunity to celebrate the 30th anniversary of La Station once again. This event will offer a suspended moment with a concert/live. The electronic sounds both wild and furious of Michelle Mustang will tell the story of a soul seeking identity. The melodies of Civile will unveil the flaws and torments of a life, with an intimate voice, hypnotic piano and striking rhythmics. Finally, Camposolo will offer sets combining dancehall, soca, afrobeat and French rap. On reservation, prices range from 5 to 6 euros.
Location : La Station 89 route de Turin
Hours : 7:30 pm (doors open) to 12:30 am
Sunday, September 7, 2026
Theater: “Confessions of an Executioner – Secrets and Justice in Old Nice in 1804“
What if you set off to discover Old Nice accompanied by an executioner, dressed in 19th century costume ? This unusual exploration, tinged with humor, invites spectators to discover stories, anecdotes about the profession and gossip, around the corners of alleys and secret passages. The price of the 1.5 hour tour is 16 euros, by reservation.
Location : 5 rue de l’Ancien Sénat
Time : 10:30 am
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