Côte d’Azur Event & Festival calendar 2026
The Côte d’Azur Event & Festival calendar gives you a comprehensive overview of the most popular events on the French Riviera in 2026.
The calendar is continuously updated as the venues finalize their program.
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All dates for 2026 are being updated as new information is released by the organizers.
- Green dates: Already updated dates for 2026.
- Red dates: Provisional dates from 2025, still awaiting confirmation for 2026.
February - 2026
CityXee recommends Full day trip
Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes and Saint-Paul
Book your ticket here and get free 24-hour cancellation
Menton December 13 - June 8
Exhibition - Self-portraits of Jean Cocteau and his friends
Monte-Carlo January 29 - February 7
Historic Rally in Monte-Carlo
Menton February 14 - March 1
Lemon Festival in Menton
Nice February 11 - March 1
Carnival in Nice
Villefranche-sur-Mer February 16 - the flower fight starts at 14:00
Combat Naval Fleuri - Flower parade on the water
Côte d'Azur February 22
Cycling Tour de Alpes Maritimes
Cannes February 27 - March 1
International Games Festival in Cannes
March - 2026
Menton December 13 - June 8
Exhibition - Self-portraits of Jean Cocteau and his friends
Menton February 14 - March 1
Citron Festival in Menton
Nice February 11 - March 1
Carnival in Nice
Golfe-Juan February 28. - March 1
Napoleon weekend in Golfe-Juan
Tourrettes-sur-Loup February 28 - March 1
Viol Festival in Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Côte d'Azur March 8 - 15
Paris-Nice bike race
Fort Carré, Antibes - March 28 - 29
Fête des Jardins
Open 9-18 - Free entrance
CityXee recommends
Ferry: Nice - Monaco t/r
CityXee recommends
Ferry: Nice - Saint-Tropez t/r
April - 2026
Menton December 13 - June 8
Exhibition - Self-portraits of Jean Cocteau and his friends
Cannes March 29 - April 12
Gourmet Festival in Cannes
Saint-Tropez April 9 - 15
Exhibition - THE POETICS OF THE LIVING
Free entrance 10-18 - Lavoir Vasserot, Rue Joseph Quaranta
Biot April 10 - 12
Biot and the Knights Templar
Monaco April 4 - 12
Tennis Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
Mouans-Sartoux April 18 - 19
Photo Festival in Mouans-Sartoux
Juan-les-Pins April 19 - 21
Marching Band Festival
Free admission
Bar-sur-Loup April 21st
Orange Festival in Bar-sur-Loup
Cannes April 24 - 26
Cannes International Triathlon
Carros 26. - April 27th
Strawberry Festival in Carros
Nice April 19
Half marathon in Nice
May - 2026
CityXee recommends
Ferry: Nice - Saint-Tropez t/r
Menton December 13 - June 8
Exhibition - Self-portraits of Jean Cocteau and his friends
Nice - every Sunday in May
May Day celebration for the whole family in Cimiezhaven
Villefranche-sur-Mer May 1 - 3
La Rade Classique in Villefranche
Vence May 9
Cycling race: Granfondo la Vençoise
Antibes May 14 - 17
Rally Antibes Côte d'Azur
Grasse May 8 - 10
Rose Festival in Grasse
Cannes May 12 - 23
Cannes International Film Festival
La Colle-sur-Loup May 17
Rose Festival in La Colle-sur-Loup
Antibes May 27 - 31
Sailing: Les Voiles d'Antibes
Antibes May 29 - June 1
Street performers in Antibes
Free access
June - 2026
Menton December 13 - June 8
Exhibition - Self-portraits of Jean Cocteau and his friends
Antibes May 29 - June 1
Street performers in Antibes
Free access
Monaco June 5 - 7
Formula 1 - Monaco Grand Prix
Grasse - Cours Honoré Cresp June 8
Festival for 2-wheelers in Grasse
Free access
Biot June 14th
Dance in Biot
Free entrance - Jardin Frédéric Mistral
Antibes June 18 - 21
Square Nights
Music Festival - Paid admission
Èze June 26 - 28
Classical music festival
Music Festival - Paid admission
Villefranche-sur-Mer June 26 - 28
Le Crème Festival
Music Festival - Paid admission
Vence June 26 - 29
Festi Vence - 21 free concerts
Organized by Syrinx Concerts - see the program here!
Cagnes-sur-Mer June 27 - July 6
Piano evening concerts at the Hippodrome de la Côte d'Azur
Haut-de-Cagnes - every Friday June 27 - September 12
Jazz au Chateau
Free admission - Jazz concerts at Place du Chateau
Nice, June 28th
IRONMAN Nice
July - 2026
CityXee recommends
Ferry: Nice - Saint-Tropez t/r
CityXee recommends
Ferry: Nice - Monaco t/r
Cagnes-sur-Mer June 27 - July 6
Piano evening concerts at the Hippodrome de la Côte d'Azur
Haut-de-Cagnes - every Friday June 27 - September 12
Jazz au Chateau
Free admission - Jazz concerts at Place du Chateau
Saint-Laurent-du-Var July 1 - 27
Beach Sport Festival
Free admission
Juan-les-Pins July 3
Reggae Festival
Paid access
Nice July 3 - 5
La Kermesse Festival in Nice
Music festival in Théâtre de Verdure - Paid admission
Cannes July 4, 14 and 22 and August 5, 15 and 24
Fireworks festival Cannes
Pinede Gould Juan-les-Pins July 5
ROCK N ROLLA concerts
Experience Depeche Mode Experience, Covertramp, With U & No Sonic.
Monte-Carlo July 5 - August 15
Monte-Carlo Summer Festival
Paid access
Cagnes-sur-Mer, Hippodrome July 7 - August 23
Summer Horse Meeting
Children under 18 free admission
Vence 10 - 12 and 17 - 19 - July
Nuits du Sud in Vence
Evening concerts in the square - Paid admission
Juan-les-Pins July 9 - 19
Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival
See the full program - Paid admission
Mandelieu July 10 - August 28
Robinson's Nights
Concerts - Ticket price 33€ (free under 12 years old)
Monaco July 10th
Diamond League Monaco
World-class altetics - prices from 15€
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat July 14 - 26
Summer Evenings at Villa Ephrussi
Music & Dinner
Saint-Paul de Vence July 19 - 27
Jazz & Classical Music Festival in Saint-Paul
Paid admission - 36€ per concert
Saint-Laurent-du-Var July 22
Concert - Beach Sport Festival
Paid admission
Antibes July 23 - September 21
Church concerts - Festival d'art sacré d'Antibes
Nice July 23 - 26
Nice Jazz Festival
Paid access
Menton July 22 - August 8
Music Festival in Menton
Classical music - Paid access
August - 2026
Haut-de-Cagnes - every Friday June 27 - September 12
Jazz au Chateau
Free admission - Jazz concerts at Place du Chateau
Menton July 22 - August 8
Music Festival in Menton
Classical music - Paid access
Mandelieu July 10 - August 28
Robinson's Nights
Concerts - Ticket price 33€ (free under 12 years old)
Antibes July 23 - September 21
Church concerts - Festival d'art sacré d'Antibes
Cannes July 4, 14 and 22 and August 5, 15 and 24
Fireworks festival Cannes
Monte-Carlo July 5 - August 15
Monte-Carlo Summer Festival
Paid access
Grasse Juli 31 - August 2
Jasmine Festival in Grasse
Free access
Èze August 1 - 5
Theater Festival in Èze
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat August 2nd
Venetia Carnival
Free access
Cannes August 7 - 9
Electronic Beaches
France's biggest beach party - Paid admission
September - 2026
Haut-de-Cagnes - every Friday June 27 - September 12
Jazz au Chateau
Free admission - Jazz concerts at Place du Chateau
Antibes July 23 - September 21
Church concerts - Festival d'art sacré d'Antibes
Nice September 5 - 6
Crossover Festival
Rap/Hip-Hop/Rnb - Paid admission
Grasse September 5 - 7
Beer Festival in Grasse
Cagnes-sur-Mer September 13
Classical concert at the Hippodrome
Paid admission - 20 to 25 euros
Nice September 14
Women's IRONMAN World Championship
Cannes September 22 - 27
Sailing Directions - Régates Royales Cannes
Monaco September 24 - 27
Monaco Yacht Show
CityXee recommends
Ferry: Nice - Monaco t/r
CityXee recommends
Rent a yacht, catamaran or sailboat for a day!
Discover your options here!
Villefranche-sur-Mer September 26 - 28
Festival for Saint-Michel
Saint-Tropez September 27 - October 5
Sailing Directions - Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Èze Villlage September 27-28
Bien Eze - Wellness fair
Free admission - Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Tai Chi and more.
CityXee recommends
Ferries and boat trips
Sightseeing, ferry crossings, adventure and private boat tours
October - 2026
Saint-Tropez September 27 - October 5
Sailing Directions - Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Mouans-Sartoux October 3 -5
Book Festival in Mouans-Sartoux
Biot October 4-12
Choir Festival in Biot
Cagnes-sur-Mer, Hippodrome October 17 - 19
EUROPÉTANQUE D'AZUR
Saint-Tropez October 24 - 26
The BIG sale in Saint-Tropez
CityXee recommends
Ferry: Nice - Saint-Tropez t/r
Cagnes-sur-Mer October 25
Classical concert at the Hippodrome
Paid admission - 20 to 25 euros
CityXee recommends
Ferry: Nice - Saint-Tropez t/r
Èze October 31
Halloween in Èze
From 14:00-23:00
November - 2026
Cagnes-sur-Mer November 15
Classical concert at the Hippodrome
Paid admission - 20 to 25 euros
Monaco October 18 - November 19
Amusement park in Monaco
Free access
Monte-Carlo November 20 - December 4
Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
See the full program here.
December - 2026
Beaulieu-sur-Mer - December 5
Christmas Light Ceremony
Place Clemenceau 6 PM
Nice - December 6
Bicycle parade with lights and music
Departure from Place Garibaldi 6.30 PM
Cannes December 6 - 7, rue Notre-Dame (in the church)
Christmas concert - Jazz & Pop
Entrance 10€ (7€ under 25 years) - arranged by VIVACE
Saint-Laurent du Var - December 20
Exceptional musical event with Chantal Goya
3pm at Place Centrale, CAP3000
Beaulieu-sur-Mer - December 21
Christmas swim at Plage des Fourmis
Sign up here for free
Nice - December
Christmas in Nice
Place Masséna and Jardin Albert 1er
Antibes November 29 - January 4
Christmas market in Antibes
Christmas market and Christmas fun for the whole family
Monaco - December
Christmas market in Monaco
Christmas market and Christmas fun for the whole family
Cannes November 28 - January 4
Christmas market in Cannes
Saint-Paul de Vence November 29 - January 1
Christmas in Saint-Paul de Vence
Vence December 5 - January 2
Christmas in Vence
Valbonne December 5 - 24
Christmas market in Valbonne
Mougins December 12 - 14
Christmas in Mougins
See the full Christmas program
Menton December 5 - January 4
Christmas in Menton
See the full Christmas program
Saint-Jeannet December 6 - 7
Christmas market in Saint-Jeannet
Villefranche-sur-Mer December 6 - 27
Christmas in Villefranche-sur-Mer
See the full Christmas program
Carros December 13 - 15
Christmas market in Carros
In front of the media library
Èze December 13 - 14
Christmas market in Èze
Eze Village, Figuiera Square
January - 2026
Monte-Carlo January 16 - 25
Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo
Monte-Carlo January 22 - 25
94´ Rally in Monte-Carlo
Valbonne January 24 - 25
St. Blaise Festival
Wine festival celebrating the Servan grape
