This weekend in Nice promises to be full of discoveries and entertainment! Between conferences, concerts, shows, and local traditions, the city offers a varied and captivating program where everyone will find something to enjoy.
Among the weekend’s main events, don’t miss the ID Week-End Fair, taking place from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30 at Place Masséna. This fair dedicated to tourism and leisure invites you to explore the riches of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, as well as Corsica, Monaco, and neighboring Italy. Sporting activities, wellness stays, cultural discoveries, and exclusive offers await you to prepare your next getaway. It’s a wonderful opportunity to escape for a weekend without leaving Nice!
Friday, March 28, 2025
The Romain Gary Library invites you to a meeting with Yvan Gastaut about Joseph Conrad, writer and maritime adventurer, during the conference Exploring and Writing the Sea at 4 PM. This conference will revisit the fascinating journey of the author of Lord Jim, who drew inspiration for a major literary work from his experiences at sea.
At the Black Box Hall, the Kataulus Association is hosting the 28th Classical Guitar Meeting of Nice and the 15th Heitor Villa-Lobos Guitar Competition. Directed by Luis A. Saldivia-Vega, this event highlights the talent of young musicians and established performers in a moment of intergenerational sharing. Join us at 7 PM.
At the Theater de La Tour, dance couples of all styles come together to offer a unique show for the benefit of the Food Bank 06 during the 4th edition of Dance Duos. A night full of energy and emotion where dance serves solidarity, starting at 7 PM.
At the Palais Nikaïa, at 8 PM, comedian Marie s’infiltre presents her show Culotté, an explosive one-woman-show mixing sketches, musical comedy, and improvisation. A moment of freedom and daring that promises to shake up the codes of political correctness.
The Grappelli Space welcomes virtuoso pianist Jean-Pierre Como, an emblematic figure of French jazz. Co-founder of the group SIXUN, recently awarded the Sacem Grand Jazz Prize, he offers luminous music in perpetual motion, at the crossroads of classical and jazz. See you at 8:30 PM.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Start the day gently, from 11 AM, at the Opera of Nice Caballé Lounge during the Café Jazz #2, where coffee, pastries, and jazz blend harmoniously. Enjoy the talent of young professional musicians in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
The ARON invites you to an exciting conference at 3 PM: The Cruel Fate of Women Through Opera. Led by its president Melcha Coder, the event explores the tragic destinies of female figures in opera. An engaging reflection on the evolution of female roles in this dramatic art.
Dive into Celtic traditions with Celtic Legends and their brand-new show “The Life in Green Tour 2025” at the Palais Nikaia. Scheduled at 3 PM and 8 PM, prepare for frenzied dances and traditional Irish music. Let yourself be transported by this 100% live performance.
Turn to comedy at the Theater de La Tour, at 7 PM, with Jean Bénassy and his two-act play: The Revenge of a Woman. A simple reunion between friends turns into a plot full of twists… Prepare for a delightful and surprising evening!
The famous electro duo Synapson sets the stage of Stockfish on fire, at 7 PM, with their captivating rhythms and international collaborations. From their debut with Convergence to their latest project Global Musique Vol. 2, come vibe to their electro-soul melodies.
Classical music enthusiasts will be delighted with Celestial Take-off at 8:30 PM. This exceptional recital, held at the Church of the Vow, is dedicated to baroque sacred music. The Ensemble of the Ancient Music Society of Nice performs works by Couperin, Campra, and Bach, enhanced by the brilliance of tenor and soprano voices.
End the evening with laughter at the Theater de la Cité with Merwane Benlazar and his sharp one-man-show: The Amazing Merwane Benlazar. Join us at 8:30 PM for a show filled with self-mockery, quirky anecdotes, and sharp punchlines, as he takes you into his hilarious and high-energy world.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Immerse yourself in Niçoise tradition from 10 AM to 6 PM with the Festin des Cougourdons, where dried gourds are transformed into artisanal objects. Scheduled at the Gardens of the Arenas of Cimiez: family-friendly activities, folk dances and music, Niçoise specialties, and even the world championship of petadou!
Join us at 3:30 PM, at the Église Saint-Pierre d’Arène, where under the direction of François Leclaircie, the Concert of the Nice City Harmony Orchestra takes place. Let yourself be swept away by a prestigious classical program: from Beethoven to Wagner, via Smetana and Gregson.
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Marc Chagall’s passing, a conference-concert will be held at the Palais de l’Agriculture, starting at 4 PM, named Chagall and Music. This event explores his connection with music, followed by a klezmer concert performed by Michel Lethiec (clarinet) and Sabine Giordano (accordion).
