What to do in Nice this weekend of May 23, 24, and 25, 2025?

Don’t know what to do on the weekend of May 23, 24, and 25, 2025, in Nice? Whether you’re a fan of theater, music, or exhibitions, the city offers a varied program to suit all tastes, from Friday to Sunday.

Friday, May 23 2025

• Concert: 
  The University Choir of Université Côte d’Azur will present an exceptional performance of Karl Jenkins’ Requiem at the Grand Château of the Valrose campus in Nice, a work blending the traditional movements of a requiem mass with sung Japanese haikus, for choir and instrumental ensemble. This free concert, organized by the university’s Cultural Directorate, promises an intense musical experience in a remarkable heritage setting. Seats are limited, so it is advisable to arrive early to fully enjoy this unique musical evening.

Location: Université Valrose

• Theater:
  The Théâtre Lino Ventura in Nice welcomes comedian Caroline Estremo for her show “Normally”, a biting solo performance full of self-mockery. A nurse by training, Estremo humorously and sincerely shares anecdotes from her daily hospital life, offering a funny and touching immersion into the backstage of the medical world. The show is not recommended for under 14s, and tickets are available starting at €36 on online ticketing platforms.

Location: Théâtre Lino Ventura

• Exhibition:
  The Galerie Lou Babazouk in Nice presents the exhibition by artist Marianne Fournier, offering an immersion into her unique artistic universe. Located at 8, rue de la Loge, the gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Admission is free, allowing everyone to discover the artist’s works until May 25. An ideal opportunity for contemporary art lovers to dive into a unique visual experience in the heart of Old Nice.

Location: Galerie Lou Babazouk

Saturday, May 24

• Health:
  As part of the national campaign “Diabetes, It Works!”, the city of Nice offers five free and supervised walks to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity in managing type 2 diabetes. Open to patients, friends, and caregivers, these walks will take place on the Promenade des Anglais, above the Castel Plage. The first walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m., followed by four other dates: June 21, September 20, October 18, and November 29. Supervised by health professionals, these moments aim to move together at your own pace, in a caring environment.

Location: 8 Quai des États-Unis

• Fête des Mai:
  To mark the centenary of the Niçoise folklore group La Ciamada Nissarda, the Fête des Mai is organizing a grand day dedicated to regional folklore on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez. Featuring concerts, traditional dances, Niçoise theater scenes, and activities for all, this day will honor Niçoise, Occitan, and Provençal cultures with the participation of the groups Lei Baisso Luserno, Flour d’Inmourtalo, and of course La Ciamada Nissarda. The public can also enjoy workshops, culinary stands, and a festive balèti with “Les Vieilles Nissardes” at the end.

Location: Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez

• Educational Day:
  As part of the Year of the Sea 2025 and ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference, the City of Nice, in partnership with CNES and CDMM, is organizing a major educational and televised day entitled “Ocean and Space: When Space Meets the Ocean”, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Parc Phoenix. Hosted by the team from “L’Esprit Sorcier TV” and streamed live on YouTube, this free and open-to-all day will offer fun workshops, interactive exhibitions, animations around space and sea sciences, as well as a series of conferences on ocean protection through space technologies. An experience accessible for the whole family to better understand and preserve our blue planet.

Location: Parc Phoenix

Sunday, May 25

• Closing of the Fête des Mai:
  The Fête des Mai concludes in style this Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Gardens of the Arènes de Cimiez, with a festive and family-friendly day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. celebrating Niçoise traditions. On the program: concerts, folk dances, children’s activities, creative workshops, association stands, and local culinary specialties, in a typically Nissarde convivial atmosphere. This final day marks the end of a month of celebrations of Niçoise popular culture, mixing music, heritage, and intergenerational sharing. Free entry.

Location: Gardens of the Arènes de Cimiez

• African Festival:
  This Sunday, May 25, 2025, Le 109 hosts the One AfricaFest, a free and festive event celebrating African cultures from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. On the program: live concerts, traditional and urban dances, African gastronomy, exhibitions, conferences, children’s workshops, and fashion shows highlighting the richness and diversity of the continent. Organized in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, this festival invites young and old to a vibrant cultural journey in the heart of Africa.

Location: Le 109

• Theater:
  The Théâtre l’Alphabet in Nice presents at 10:30 a.m. the children’s play “The Witch’s Wedding”, an interactive and humorous show where children are invited to participate in the preparations for an unusual wedding. Located at 19 rue Delille, this intimate theater of 49 seats offers a varied program, ranging from classics to contemporary creations, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Location: Théâtre l’Alphabet.