Between the Eagles’ hockey game, the women’s handball clash against Metz, the cultural meetings of Scènes d’Automne, the Science Festival, Jok’Air’s event concert, and the EVO, the largest international fighting game tournament, the Azurean capital promises to be lively throughout the weekend.
Friday, October 10, 2025
EVO France 2025: the big “versus fighting” event
Calling all video game enthusiasts! EVO, the largest fighting game competition, is arriving for the first time in Europe and in Nice for three days of confrontation and camaraderie. The event brings together the best French and international players around the greatest “versus fighting” titles: Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, and many more. Between tournaments, initiations, and animations, the atmosphere promises to be electric.
Location: Palais des Expositions, Nice
Time: 10 AM – 8 PM (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Hockey: Nice vs. Briançon
The Eagles of Nice host Briançon in the Ligue Magnus. Ranked third in the league, the Niçois are favorites against the second-to-last but must remain vigilant to secure a home victory and cement their place on the podium. A promising sports evening at Jean-Bouin.
Location: Jean-Bouin Ice Rink, Nice
Time: 8 PM
Theater: Charlotte – Festival Scènes d’Automne
As part of the festival Scènes d’Automne, the Théâtre de la Cité presents Charlotte. It all begins with her portrait: it comes to life and tells her story. This play traces the poignant journey of artist Charlotte Salomon, from her creative passion to her deportation to Auschwitz. A powerful, poetic, and memorial work not to be missed.
Location: Théâtre de la Cité, Nice
Time: 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Handball: OGC Nice vs. Metz
The Niçoises face Metz, the league leader, in a crucial match following their heavy defeat in Brest on Wednesday. To remain in the running for Europe, the Aiglonnes must deliver a great match against a formidable team. The audience at the Palais des Sports Jean-Bouin will be more than ever expected to push them towards an exploit.
Location: Palais des Sports Jean-Bouin, Nice
Time: 8 PM
Stockfish: Les pieds dans le plat
An atmosphere guaranteed to be convivial and intergenerational at Stockfish! Around an emblematic dish of oriental culture, the audience shares a moment of meeting and discovery. Immersive happenings and a musical atmosphere animate this large table before the place gradually transforms into a real festive club.
Location: Le Stockfish, 5 Promenade des Arts, Nice
Time: From 7 PM
Exhibition: Parallel Worlds
The Anatole Jakovsky International Museum of Naïve Art unveils its new exhibition “Parallel Worlds,” open from this Saturday, October 11, 2025, until March 31, 2026. Surrounded by a verdant park, the museum invites the discovery of naïve painting through colorful and unique works. An ideal cultural stroll to close the weekend.
Location: Anatole Jakovsky International Museum of Naïve Art, Nice
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Together Against Major Risks
Over two days, immersive and playful workshops will be set up to prepare for alerts related to meteorological phenomena. Playful activities will be offered, including a smoke simulator for apartment fires, a tsunami workshop, first aid awareness, and a sensitization quiz.
Location: Albert 1st Garden
Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Jok’Air Concert
The incomparable rapper Jok’Air stops in Nice for his new 2025 tour. Authentic and sincere, he charms with his personal lyrics and stage energy. The Niçois public can find him on the grand stage of the Palais Nikaïa for a concert that’s already eagerly anticipated.
Location: Palais Nikaïa, Nice
Time: 6 PM
Theater: New Year’s Eve at the Morgue
New Year’s Eve. A man, alone on guard at the morgue, sees a mysterious unknown woman wrapped in a white sheet appear… At the same time, drawer number 99 is open, and its occupant has disappeared. A crazy comedy full of twists that promises a great evening of black humor.
Location: Théâtre L’Alphabet, 19 rue Delille, Nice
Time: 8:30 PM
Stockfish: Dalida Show
Stockfish pays tribute to the legendary Dalida with a vibrant show tracing her greatest hits. A performance filled with music, emotion, and nostalgia, for reliving the magic of an timeless artist who continues to inspire.
Location: Le Stockfish, 5 Promenade des Arts, Nice
Time: 5 PM.
