Between sporting, cultural, and artistic events, this weekend in Nice from January 9 to 11, 2026, is full of activities with something for everyone!
Friday, January 9, 2026
Theater: War Doesn’t Have a Woman’s Face
Coming from all over the country, former comrades from the front gather in the intimacy of a communal apartment. In this spring of 1975, a young journalist has come to collect their testimonies. With immense emotion, these combatants prove to us that we only know a tiny part of History: war is not only about major events, but also about small details.
Location: Salle de la Cuisine, 155 Boulevard du Mercantour, 06200 Nice
Time: 8 PM
MMA: Virgil Augen Headlining ARES 37
The ARES Fighting Championship kicks off its 2026 season in Nice with the event ARES 37. Local fighter Virgil Augen will headline the evening in his fight against Henrique Shiguemoto 2. The Palais Nikaïa will host another night of professional MMA, featuring two championship bouts and a card structured around both national and international matchups.
Location: Palais Nikaïa – Boulevard du Mercantour
Time: starting at 7:30 PM
Music: Mid-Evil but Nice
Organized by the association Del’art, a few classical music enthusiasts gather on the stage of La Trésorerie to (re)discover the most beautiful pages of a repertoire spanning from the 16th to the 21st century. Free entry.
Location: La Trésorerie, 13 Rue Trachel, 06000 Nice
Time: 7 PM to 11 PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Rugby: Nissa Rugby vs. Périgeux
Returning to the field after a month-long winter break, Nissa Rugby challenges CA Périgeux on their home turf as part of the 15th day of the National Championship, aiming to reclaim the third place in the standings.
Location: Stade Marcel-Volot, 247 Boulevard du Mercantour, 06200 Nice
Time: 6 PM
Show: The (I) of Roles
In this new contemporary dance piece “The (I) of Roles,” the dancers explore identity but more specifically, personality, the one shown to society out of conformity and the intimate one of the deep (I). The theme of the show raises universal and current questions that are at the heart of this creation and allow the audience to question our condition, our identity, and the role of society.
Location: Espace Magnan, 31 Rue Louis de Coppet, 06100 Nice
Time: 7:30 PM
Concert: Joris Delacroix at the Stockfish
The media discretion shown by Joris Delacroix is certainly misleading. Indeed, for nearly 20 years, this French DJ and producer has accumulated numerous achievements. With over 25 million streams on platforms and many international tours later, he will be on the Stockfish stage to thrill the Nice audience.
Location: 5 Avenue François Mitterrand, 06300 Nice
Time: starting at 7 PM
Show: Luminiscence at Notre-Dame Basilica
Luminiscence returns to Notre-Dame Basilica in Nice with a second show combining stage design, video mapping, and heritage discovery. An immersive visual and sound experience for all audiences. Faithful to the spirit of the first tour, Luminiscence The Celestial Odyssey which represents the “Chapter Two” remains an ambitious project that required around fifty professionals.
Location: Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Basilica, 2 Rue d’Italie, 06000 Nice
Time: 8 PM and 9:20 PM
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Opera: Afternoon Tea on Stage
How about having afternoon tea on the stage of the Opera while watching a family show? Experience a unique and delicious moment, designed to amaze both young and old, discovering the magic of live performance. Note that only a few spots are left!
Location: 4/6 Rue Saint-François de Paule – 06300 Nice
Time: starting at 4 PM
Cinema: Meet Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Actress and director with a unique path, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi will discuss her work, her sensitive universe, and her cinematographic works filled with autobiographical resonances. This meeting will be an opportunity to discover a selection of films by and with Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, both in theaters and on the online platform of the Cinémathèque de Nice.
Location: Megarama, Avenue François Mitterrand
Time: 5 PM
Show: Circus Dreams
Last chance to see the new show “Imaginarium” in world exclusivity. A life-size animatronic elephant, more lifelike than life itself, will make its appearance on the stage. A spectacular creation that promises magic, wonder, and intense emotions!
Location: MIN d’Azur, 19 Boulevard du Mercantour, 06200 Nice
Time: 10:45 AM, 2 PM, and 4:30 PM.
