It’s already Les Vacances de la Toussaint but the Côte d’Azur remains as busy as ever, with plenty to keep all the family entertained! Read on for our latest suggestions for things to do over the coming days in the region.
Another exciting week looms large, filled with a multitude of activities and experiences to suit all kinds of interests. Whether you’re looking for something to occupy the kids or something to keep yourself amused, you’ve come to the perfect place.
Once again Octobre Rose and Breast Cancer Awareness Month is at the forefront, alongside brocantes, braderies and vide-greniers, e-rallies, competitive rope climbing, rubber duck races, painting murals, classical music recitals, to name but some of the myriad activities happening in the region. You’ll definitely find plenty here to keep all the family happy!
So, without further ado, here’s our taster of what’s on offer this week.
SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER
October is recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global initiative to raise awareness, encourage fundraising for research and support, and promote early detection of breast cancer. There are plenty of activities taking place around the region in the coming days and weeks. Please do try and support these events where you can – if there are any planned in your area which we haven’t covered, do let us know.
The 30th anniversary of the e-Rallye de Monte-Carlo finishes up today, with the drivers racking up 340 kilometres of tortuous rallying. The programme for the day is available on the Automobile Club de Monaco website. Action starts at 7am today and parc fermé is at 4:35pm in Monaco, followed by the prize giving.
Throughout the weekend, les Journées Nationales de l’Architecture take place throughout France. Come and discover the architectural heritage of Antibes Juan-les-Pins through urban walks, guided tours, conferences and workshops for children. Come discover our city’s architectural heritage through urban walks, guided tours, lectures, and children’s workshops. All activities are free, though some may require prior registration.
There is an action-packed day lined up in Mandelieu-La Napoule in support of Octobre Rose, starting at 10 am at the Sports Health Village, located in Parc Robinson. Here you will find information booths, discussions, breast cancer prevention/screening, fitness assessment, first aid, skill and balance games, health quizzes, activity demos, and a lot more! There will also be musical entertainment and food trucks on site. The Défi Rose will take place at 11 am, a 5km walk, organised by la Ligue contre le Cancer 06. A Parade of Unidentified Floating Objects takes place at 1:30 pm on kayak and paddle board, with participants in disguise! Then at 3 pm., we have the big Duck Release, organized by the Lion’s Club – more than 4,000 numbered rubber ducks will be released from the Avenue de la Mer bridge. Get your ticket for the “Adopt a Duck” raffle by calling +33 (0)6 04 55 07 04 (€4 per ticket, €10 for 3, and €30 for a booklet!).
Start off the weekend as you mean to go with the 2nd edition of the Challenge Corde, organised by the Sapeurs Pompiers de Monaco. Several teams from all over France and Monaco will gather at the Chapiteau de l’Espace Fontvieille to participate in the event. Come cheer on the participants and experience the intensity of the Challenge! Starting at 8:30am and running through until 5:30pm, that’s going to be a lot of ropes climbed!
Antibes Juan-les-Pins hosts the 6th Festival Coul’Heures d’Automne, starting today and running until the 1st November, 2025. This International Festival of Urban Art brings together international artists and residents who over the previous five editions of the project have been involved with the creation and mapping of 50 large-scale murals, making Antibes Juan les Pins the capital of street art on the French Riviera. Further information about the artists participating this year can be downloaded from the festival webpage (pdf).
The Braderie Cannoise organised by the Mairie de Cannes comes to an end today. There is an impressive list of retailers participating in the event which runs from 10am to 7pm. Entertainment is also on the cards, with a parade of dancers and musicians (city centre area) and musical interludes. There will be food stands on rue d’Antibes, which will be pedestrianised between 2pm and 7pm. Further information on the Mairie de Cannes website.
Grasse will be hosting a regional Brasero competition which brings together amateurs and professionals of braised gastronomy. Taking place on the Cours Honoré Cresp from 10am to 4pm and under the expert eye of renowned chefs, this event is open to all. Organized by La Brigade du Feu, come enjoy the festivities in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. You can also get involved in tasting the delicious dishes! There will be foodtrucks on site during the day as well. Further information by calling 06 98 18 19 04 or emailing bdf.concoursregionalbrasero@gmail.com
This weekend, Nice celebrates the inauguration of the Promenade du Paillon Season 2, almost 12 years to the day since La Coulée Verte became the Promenade du Paillon (who remembers that?) Starting at 10am on the Esplanade de la Bourgada, there will be musical entertainment with la garde municipale, a Niçois buffet, and entertainment for children and adults alike! The event lasts throughout the weekend with musical performances, guided visits, workshops and the like – check out the full programme on the Ville de Nice website.
The Foire Attractions de Monaco continues in Port Hercule, running until 19th November, 2025, the Fête Nationale Monégasque. There will be plenty of entertainment and attractions on offer for both big and small kids alike!
Continuing in Cannes and running until tomorrow, Sunday, 19th October, the Conseil Local en Santé Mentale (CLSM) is organising Mental Health Awareness Weeks – SISM 2025, under the banner « Pour notre santé mentale, réparons le lien social » (For our mental health, let’s repair social ties). The event will bring together numerous stakeholders to inform, listen, share, and fight the stigma of mental health disorders. There will be plenty of activities, meetings, conferences, and opportunities for discussion: to take care of yourself and others. Check out the complete programme on the Ville de Cannes website.
The 19th edition of Cinéalma L’âme de la Méditerranée continues, running until tomorrow, Sunday, 19th October at the Salle Juliette Gréco in Carros. The festival offers an intimate portrait of the Mediterranean basin through the diversity of its cinema. From France to the Maghreb, from Spain to Lebanon, from Tunisia to Egypt, Cinéalma takes us on a journey of discovery through this tremendous abundance of creativity with some fifteen countries represented. Further information and programme available on the festival website.
Theatre troupe Les Saltimbardes presents Parenthèse Théâtrale – Reconstitution as part of the official selection of the Scènes d’Automne 2025 festival. This new theatrical production, a family detective story, directed by Florent Bonetto, is a reimagining of Agatha Christie’s play “Reenactment,” which was also adapted from her own novel, Five Little Pigs. Taking place at Salle Charlie Chaplin in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Performance starts at 8pm, Charlie’s Bar opens at 7pm. Show suitable for those 9 years and older. Tickets cost €20 and may be reserved online.
Video courtesy Patrice Roturier on YouTube
The final concert of the 20th edition of the Festival International d’Orgue de Monaco takes place this evening with a concert entitled “L’Héritage de Bretagne 2.0″, featuring the Pêr Vari Kervarec Trio. They had the honour of performing on the parvis of the Sainte-Dévote church during the Prince’s wedding in 2011, as the procession was leaving. During this concert, the ensemble will evoke the ancient Grimaldi sites of Brittany. The trio is made up of Pêr Vari Kervarec (Breton song and bombards), Loeiz Méhat (saxophones and bagpipes) and Tony Dudognon on organ. The concert takes place in the Église de Saint-Charles at 8:30pm. Free admission subject to availability.
SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER
Beaulieu-sur-Mer hosts the 9th edition of SWIMRUN CÔTE D’AZUR, an endurance event that alternates between sea swimming and coastal trail running. The event is made up of teams of two with three course formats – an 8km, 17km and 30km course. Registration for the event has now closed but why not come along and support the participants in their endeavours?
Cap d’Ail hosts a vide-grenier at the the Amphithéâtre de la Mer and avenue Marquet. Organized by the Lions Club in partnership with the municipality, there will be stalls selling clothing, toys, books – you name it, you’ll find it here! You can also be assured of some great bargains! Further information available by calling 07 83 42 41 33 or emailing brocantelionsrcm@gmail.com
Courtesy Ville de Cannes on YouTube
With the school holidays starting, this is the perfect event for the little ones. Taking place at the Théâtre de la Licorne, Le festival P’tits Cannes à You has an incredibly busy programme on offer, with film screenings, workshops, theatre and dance productions and so much more. And all at very affordable prices. Full details available on the Mairie de Cannes website.
Enjoy a family afternoon out at le Trophée d’Auguste in La Turbie today from 2:30 – 3:30pm. The Cie Qui-Bout will be entertaining all with an archaeologically-based comedy show featuring a large square sandbox which becomes an excavation site, a playground for the two characters who, bringing their discoveries to life, tell us stories from another time. Further informations available by calling 04 93 41 20 84 or emailing la-turbie@monuments-nationaux.fr. Admission is free for children and those under 26 years of age, €7 for adults. No reservations necessary.
The Promenade du Paillon Season 2 continues in Nice. The is plenty happening to suit all tastes and is very much a family-friendly outing – check out the full programme on the Ville de Nice website.
The 36th edition of the SPORTEL Awards takes place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, running from today until Tuesday next, 21st Ocotber, 2025. At its core, this event is an international competition showcasing the year’s finest sports footage, culminating in a Ceremony that’s open to the public and completely free of charge. The public can also get further involved with the sports personalities attending through a series of meet and greets and autograph-signing sessions.
Saint-Paul de Vence celebrates its annual Fête des Vendanges et des Châtaignes form 10 am to 6 pm in Place De Gaulle. This festival brings together the winegrowers from Saint-Paul de Vence and the Pays Vençois region, along with numerous local producers and artisans. A great day out is guaranteed with with market stalls, entertainment for the children,a musical atmosphere, and so much more! The festival is co-organized by the Don du Sang association and the Mairie de Saint-Paul de Vence, in partnership with the winegrowers of the Pays Vençois region.
Courtesy Amazon MGM Studios
As part of its Classiques Restaurés season, La Cinémathèque de Nice will be screening the classic Midnight Cowboy (1969 | 1h53 | USA) today at 4pm. Directed by John Schlesinger and starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, the film was a huge success in theatres and remains to this day the only X-rated film to have won three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Tickets may be purchased on site (usual tariffs apply)
The 19th edition of Cinéalma L’âme de la Méditerranée concludes today. The festival offers an intimate portrait of the Mediterranean basin through the diversity of its cinema. Further information and programme available on the festival website.
MONDAY 20th OCTOBER
At the heart of the legendary Marché Forville in Cannes, the Monday flea market is a veritable treasure trove for passionate bargain hunters and those curious about great finds. Here you can find everything from tableware, luxury and vintage secondhand goods, to contemporary art and vintage vinyl. Whether you’re a collector, art lover, vintage fan, or simply strolling through Cannes, don’t miss this authentic event every Monday at the foot of Le Suquet!
The SPORTEL Awards continue in Monaco, offering the public the chance to meet their sporting heroes through a series of specially organised events. The list above gives an indication of the calibre of sports people that have been involved over the years.
TUESDAY 21st OCTOBER
The Foire Attractions de Monaco continues in Port Hercule, something to consider with the schools closed. There will be plenty of entertainment and attractions on offer for both big and small kids alike!
The 36th edition of the SPORTEL Awards comes to an end today at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The event, although primarily an international competition showcasing the year’s finest sports footage, also offers the public the chance to meet their sporting heroes through a series of specially organised events.
WEDNESDAY 22nd OCTOBER
As part of Octobre Rose campaign running throughout the month, the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace has a programme packed with activities, meetings, and events. There will be an information stand today at the CHPG on the theme of Mind & Emotions « Prendre soin de son mental » (“Taking Care of Your Mind”) manned by professionals from the hospital.
Courtesy Grimaldi Forum
The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco presents “Disney in Concert: Around the World”, an extraordinary musical and visual journey through Disney’s most iconic worlds. Journey from the glowing savannah of The Lion King to the enchanted Nordic forests of Frozen, through the vibrant islands of Moana and the untamed rivers of Pocahontas. This one-of-a-kind show invites young and old alike to relive the cultures, worlds, and heroes that define Disney’s timeless magic. Showtime is 2:30 pm in the Salle des Princes and the songs are in French. Ticket prices start at €31 for children under 12 and €39 for adults. Online reservation is closed but it is suggested that you try calling the box-office on +377 99 99 3000
THURSDAY 23rd OCTOBER
If you are in Monaco, why not take some time and check out the Petit Marché du Larvotto, which takes place every Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm. Located on the Esplanade Joséphine Baker, near the Lartigue Fountain. A weekly event to complement the municipal markets, delighting foodies and fresh produce lovers.
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo present a double-header at the Salle Garnier, Opéra de Monte-Carlo: See You, choreographed by Paul Lightfoot and being premiered tonight, and Herman Schmerman, choreographed by William Forsythe. There will be four performances in total, tonight being the first. The ballet starts at 7:30 pm and tickets may be reserved online.
Courtesy Luciano Cadô Music
The Thursday Live Sessions are back at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, with tribute band Visions of Queen taking to the stage tonight. With raw emotion and nostalgic power, this project honours Freddie Mercury’s legendary band – striking hard with fierce guitars and soaring live choruses that capture the spirit of rock at its finest. Free admission but you need to reserve a table in advance by calling +377 9999 3000. Apéromix from 6:30 pm, the show starts at 8:30 pm.
FRIDAY 24th OCTOBER
La Grande Braderie de Saint-Tropez gets underway today and runs throughout the weekend. This is one of the most anticipated events of the year, attracting tens of thousands of visitors, all looking for that great deal. Many luxury boutiques and local brands will be offering exceptional pieces at unbeatable prices, with discounts of up to 70% available. Be warned, though, it does get very busy, so be prepared for a bit of hustle and bustle. running from 9 am to 7 pm.
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo are back at the Salle Garnier tonight for the second perfomance of See You, choreographed by Paul Lightfoot and Herman Schmerman, choreographed by William Forsythe. The performances starts at 7:30 pm and tickets may be reserved online.
OTHER EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
There is plenty going on in the world of theatre around the region. The Anthéa in Antibes has an amazing programme of shows and performances lined up for the 2025/’26 season. The Théâtre National de Nice also has an impressive line-up for its new season as does the Théâtre de la Cité in Nice who have a very busy programme for the upcoming season.
There are also plenty of excellent exhibitions going on throughout the region.
Be sure to check out our roundups of the must-see exhibitions in Nice | Monaco | Cannes
Have a great week, wherever you find yourself!
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