Mid-September already but there is still plenty to look forward to this week on and around the beautiful Côte d’Azur!
We have another very busy agenda to look forward to over the coming seven days in this little corner of paradise. Read on for our carefully crafted and lovingly curated suggestions.
Whatever your interests, you’ll find plenty to enjoy, with activities and events for the whole family.
Here are our top picks for the coming weekend and week ahead.
– THE WEEKEND –
SATURDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER
- If you are looking to bag yourself a bargain, get along to the Brocante in Les Allées de la Liberté in Cannes, running throughout the weekend. Open from 7 am to 5 pm. Stroll, browse, discover, buy!
- The Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship takes place in Nice this weekend. Full details of traffic restrictions and disruptions are available on the Ville de Nice website.
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat hosts Prestige this weekend, an event for classic vehicle enthusiasts. An exhibition of vehicles, a concours d’élégance, and various activities are on the agenda for this exceptional weekend. Free admission. Open from 9:30 am to 6 pm.
- The Beaulieu Classic Festival gets underway today, kicking off once again with a familiar musical fixture: pianist Steve Villa-Massone performing in Place Marinoni in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Catch him from 10 am.
Courtesy art3f
- The seventh edition of the International Contemporary Art Fair organised by art3f continues today at the Chapiteau de Fontveille, and runs throughout the weekend. Bringing together artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers over three days, the fair is open to all – you don’t need to be an established collector or art expert to enjoy what’s on offer. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. Open from 11 am to 8 pm.
- “Green Weeks” organised by the European Sustainable Development Network is underway in Cannes with more than two dozen major events on offer. Continuing until 11th October. Check out the full programme on the Cannes website.
- The Association Art Science Pensée is holding the 36th edition of its interdisciplinary conference at Salle Léo Lagrange in Mouans-Sartoux, which runs throughout the weekend. The event offers lectures, debates, and discussions on the innovations transforming our societies and on human creations. An exceptional edition to explore the links between science, art, creativity, and progress, with numerous speakers from diverse backgrounds. Further information by calling +33 (0)6 88 25 44 26 or emailing art.science.pensee@wanadoo.fr
- The Cannes Yachting Festival continues today. The event brings together some of the biggest names in international yachting. Tickets available online.
Courtesy Mairie de Monaco
- The Mairie de Monaco presents Le Munegu Repair Café today from 2:30 pm to 6 pm at Casa d’i Soci, where you can bring along any portable item for repair. Run in collaboration with the Association Repair Café Nice, the event is free admission and all are welcome. Information & accessibility for people with reduced mobility available by emailing environnement@mairie.mc or calling +377 93 15 45 13.
- Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur presents the second evening of Brahms and Chostakovitch at 6 pm. Musical direction by Lionel Bringuier with Sayaka Shoji on violin. Tickets cost from €6 to €34 and may be reserved online.
- L’Apéro des Frenchy host another of its amazing evenings in Nice, at Quai de la Douane in Port de Nice, from 6 pm this evening. Enjoy the greatest hits of French music from the 1950s to the present day, from Charles Aznavour to Indochine, including Céline Dion, Claude François, IAM, and Larusso. Get your tickets online asap!
- The Hôtel Belles Rives on Cap d’Antibes will host the 5th edition of the Bal des Rêves for an exceptional evening dedicated to protecting the ocean. The event will bring together inspiring talks, an exceptional dinner, a charity raffle and dancing under the stars by the Mediterranean. All in support of the Fondation Tara Océan. Further information and reservations by email info@greenlight.fr or by calling +33 (0)4 93 61 02 79
Courtesy Ville de Cannes
- Ville de Cannes presents L’Escale Forville, taking place at Place de la Miséricorde, opposite the Marché Forville, for an evening dedicated to elegance, conviviality, and celebration. Running from 6 pm to 10:30 pm, there will be entertainment on hand throughout the night. Free admission and open to all.
- More from the Mairie de Monaco as it presents the traditional Bal du Marché at the Marché de la Condamine at 7:30 pm. Come celebrate in a warm, lively guinguette atmosphere, set to the music of Benty Brothers Music. Dining available by reservation with the vendors. Free admission. Information & accessibility for people with reduced mobility available by calling +377 93 15 06 04.
- The Festival d’Art Sacré continues in Antibes at 8 pm with a free open-air choral concert at the Kiosque de la Place Nationale, featuring Voix d’Italie et du Monde. The concert is open to all and no reservations are necessary.
- The Beaulieu Classic Festival continues this evening with the Grand Concert d’Ouverture du Festival featuring the Chœur de l’Opéra de Nice. The concert takes place at the Plage de la Petite Afrique at 8:30 pm. Free admission but you must reserve your place.
- For one night only, come enjoy Opéra Bastringue at Crazy Banthaï in Vieux Nice at 8:30 pm tonight. A show for everyone – from curious newcomers and opera lovers to fans of live performance. It is a fun, fast-paced show that revisits opera with passion, an educational touch, and a sense of playful irreverence. Tickets available online. Doors open 7:30 pm.
- The Pierre Bertrand Quartet plays La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 9 pm tonight. Tickets cost €20 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
SUNDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER
- The Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship continues in Nice today. Full details of traffic restrictions and disruptions are available on the Ville de Nice website.
Courtesy Château de Crémat
- The 3rd edition of the Journée Bien-Être 2026 takes place at Château de Crémat outside Nice today. Running from 9 am to 6 pm, there is a busy programme on offer including group classes, workshops, inspiring talks, and masterclasses. Tickets available online.
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Prestige continues today at Place du Centenaire, an event for classic vehicle enthusiasts. An exhibition of vehicles and various other activities are on the agenda. Free admission. Open from 9:30 am to 6 pm.
- The Ville de Cap d’Ail photo competition concludes today. Photographs may be of a particular detail, a landscape or a residence or dwelling. To participate, send your photo by email to evenements@cap-dail.fr, including your first and last name and phone number. Photo exhibition and awards ceremony take place next Saturday, September 19th, at the Château des Terrasses in Cap d’Ail, with an exhibition from 1:30 pm to 4 pm and the awards ceremony at 4 pm. Further information available by calling +33 (0)4 93 78 02 33 (Bureau d’Information Touristique). Good luck!
- The 36th edition of the interdisciplinary conference organised by Association Art Science Pensée concludes today at Salle Léo Lagrange in Mouans-Sartoux. An exceptional edition to explore the links between science, art, creativity, and progress, with numerous speakers from diverse backgrounds. Further information by calling +33 (0)6 88 25 44 26 or emailing art.science.pensee@wanadoo.fr
Courtesy Mairie de La Colle sur Loup
- La Colle sur Loup hosts ‘La Colle Autrefois‘ today, running from 10 am to 6 pm. The theme this year is the 1930s. Come witness this transformation and enjoy a wide range of activities, performances, exhibitions, and an artisan market. Free admission.
- The 8th edition of Rock in Rouret takes place in Place de la Libération in Le Rouret throughout the day from 11 am to 7 pm. There is live music from midday to 6:30 pm with the group Lone Redneck amongst others. There will also be food trucks on site, along with vintage markets, rock contests and a giant Madison dance! Free admission, open to all.
- The Cannes Yachting Festival concludes today. The event has brought together some of the biggest names in international yachting. Tickets available online.
Courtesy Centre LGBTQIA+ Côte d’Azur
- The LGBTQIA+ Centre of the Côte d’Azur launches its new season today with a large, free and open-to-everyone kickoff event at Place Pellegrini in Nice, bringing together local LGBTQIA+ organisations, community partners, businesses and supporters for a full day of activities, conversation and celebration. From 11 am to 8:30 pm.
- The seventh edition of the International Contemporary Art Fair organised by art3f concludes today at the Chapiteau de Fontveille. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. Open from 11 am to 7 pm.
- La Baronne Festival takes place from 3 pm to midnight today in the enchanting setting of the Château de La Napoule. This house and electro festival organised by WOW, blends music, art and freedom. Tickets available online.
- The Beaulieu Classic Festival continues this evening with Le Manteau, a special evening in two parts, which brings music and literature together in a journey into the heart of Russian Romanticism. Taking place at 5:30 pm at Casino de Beaulieu. Tickets may be reserved online. Doors open at 5 pm.
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- The Hôtel Belles Rives Summer Ciné Club concludes this evening with a screening of To Catch A Thief. Reservations by email: info@bellesrives.com
- The Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo presents a Concert symphonique featuring Truls Mørk on cello, conducted by Bertrand de Billy. The musical programme includes Henri Dutilleux’s Tout un monde lointain, concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre and Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, Ballet. Taking place at 6 pm in Auditorium Rainier III in Monaco. Tickets may be reserved online.
- The Hokis Trio plays La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 8 pm tonight. Tickets cost €20 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
– HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK –
MONDAY, 14th SEPTEMBER
- 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.
- Our friends in Ma Nolan’s Vieux Nice hold their weekly Quiz Night tonight, from 8 pm onwards. Bar tab prizes on offer for the top performers – €100, €50 and €30 respectively.
TUESDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER
- The Bibliothèque de Magnan in Nice hosts its book club with Virginie and Françoise from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Come along and share your literary discoveries with fellow enthusiasts. For fans of novels, crime fiction, or poetry, led by your librarians. You will need to register for the event.
- The Ciné Mardi series continues at Bibliothèque Louis Nucéra in Nice with a screening of a recent film, a classic film or a rare gem from the Library’s collections. Starts at 2:30 pm. Free entry but places limited to 43.
- Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal will be giving a talk at 4 pm this afternoon at the Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen in Nice, entitled “Ainsi va le monde“. Free admission, reservation required.
Courtesy Beaulieu Classic Festival
- More from the Beaulieu Classic Festival this evening with a piano recital featuring Jonathan Fournel. He will be performing works by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert and Chopin. Taking place at 7:30 pm at Casino de Beaulieu. Tickets may be reserved online.
- The Festival d’Art Sacré continues at Chapelle St-Bernardin at 7:30 pm with an evening entitled Cantates Sacrées « Venite, Exultemus ». Celebrating the richness of early 18th-century French music, the Ensemble Concerto Soave presents motets by André Campra and Nicolas Bernier, brought to life by the exceptional baritone Romain Bockler, the ensemble’s new co-artistic director. Tickets may be reserved online.
WEDNESDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER
- The Mairie de Monaco presents a new edition of the Munegu Repair Biçiclëta event, marking European Mobility Week. In partnership with Decathlon, this is a free workshop where you can have your bike inspected and make various adjustments. From 3 pm to 6 pm at La Marché de la Condamine. Please bring the necessary parts if you need an inner tube or tire replaced. Free and open to all. For further information and accessibility for people with reduced mobility, please email environnement@mairie.mc or call +377 93 15 45 13
- The Beaulieu Classic Festival continues this evening with Mozart, Moi ? Jamais ! A musical experience for all generations, this original performance offers a fresh and entertaining take on Mozart. With classically trained pianist François Moschetta. Taking place at 7:30 pm at Casino de Beaulieu. Tickets may be reserved online.
THURSDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER
Courtesy ART | Beaulieu
- Starting today at the Port de plaisance de Beaulieu-sur-Mer, the 22nd edition of Art | Beaulieu gets underway, running until Sunday next, 20th September. Discover a selection of 30 artists and unique artworks and enjoy meaningful encounters, all in an exceptional setting. Open 10 am – 7 pm daily. Free admission.
- Les Jeudis du Suquet continue this evening, a festive family event in the heart of Le Suquet, on Rue du Pré, with an eclectic programme featuring orchestras, brass bands, and musical groups. Running from 6 pm to 10 pm, free admission.
- Monte-Carlo Country Club hosts another Soirée Brasero from 7:30 pm tonight at the M.C.C.C. Summer Lounge. Tonight’s theme is Greece. Enjoy delicious brasero-grilled specialties and a lively atmosphere featuring music by DJ AL. For further information and reservations, please call +33 (0)4 93 41 72 02
- More from the Beaulieu Classic Festival this evening with cellist Astrig Siranossian and pianist Nathanaël Gouin coming together for a chamber music concert showcasing their musical sensitivity and close artistic connection. Taking place at 7:30 pm at Casino de Beaulieu. Tickets may be reserved online.
Courtesy Les Paladins
- Jérôme Corréas and Les Paladins present the highly anticipated Beatles Baroque concert at Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate in Nice at 8 pm tonight. Admission is €22, tickets may be reserved online.
FRIDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER
- The 22nd edition of Art | Beaulieu continues at the Port de plaisance de Beaulieu-sur-Mer, running until Sunday. Discover a selection of 30 artists and unique artworks in an exceptional setting. Open 10 am – 7 pm daily. Free admission.
- Opera Gallery Monaco welcomes Spanish artist Xevi Solà for a solo exhibition of new paintings, Thoughts of a Bigger Splash. Thie exhibition brings together works created during 2026 and centres on a recurring motif in his paintings: the swimming pool. Runnig until 15 October, 2026. Free admission.
- The 26th edition of the Festival International de l’Air gets underway today in Fréjus, running throughout the weekend. The event promises an abundance of kites, international competition, aerial displays and family entertainment. Free admission open to all.
- Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur hosts a piano recital by Katherine Nikitine at 6 pm this evening in the Foyer Montserrat Caballé de l’Opéra. She will be performing Frédéric Chopin’s 24 Études, Op. 10 & 25. The recital will be followed by a meeting with the artist and an album signing. The event is organised by the Cercle Richard Wagner Rive Droite. Free admission.
Courtesy Panda-Events
- Panda-Events, in collaboration with Le 109 and the City of Nice, presents YOYAKU x REF SESSION #15 with a line-up featuring KT, Krol, Maher Daniel, Monile and Nesta. Taking place at Frigo 16, from 6 pm to 4 am. Tickets available online.
- L’apéro des Frenchy and No Diggity take over Parc Robinson in Mandelieu-La-Napoule from 6 pm this evening for an evening with a dress code cowboy tour 90’s 2000’s! Get your tickets online before they sell out!
- The Beaulieu Classic Festival hosts its Gala Dinner at 7:30 pm in the Hotel Royal Riviera. The event brings together gastronomy and live entertainment for an evening celebrating some of the world’s best-known musicals. Accompanied by live musicians, renowned singers will perform songs from Notre-Dame de Paris, Romeo and Juliet, Mozart, l’Opéra Rock, Les Misérables and Le Roi Soleil, alongside other favourites from the French and international musical repertoire. Tickets may be reserved online. Doors open at 7 pm.
- Stockfish in Nice in partnership with Nostalgie and Ville de Nice presents Nostalgie Génération 80, featuring the greatest hits of the 80s. An evening of entertainment, giveaways, and surprises awaits you! Tickets may be purchased online. Dooors open 6:30 pm.
- The Festival d’Art Sacré continues at the Cathédrale d’Antibes at 8:45 pm with a concert featuring violinist and conductor Renaud Capuçon, interpreting the works of JS Bach. He will be joined by Paul Zientara (viola) and Krzysztof Michalski (cello). Tickets may be reserved online.
- La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer welcomes UNDER THE PINK with a Tribute to Tori Amos & Kate Bush tonight at 9 pm. Tickets cost €20 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
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There is plenty going on in the world of theatre around the region. Check out the various programmes -
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There are also plenty of excellent exhibitions going on throughout the region, with a number coming to an end in the coming days and weeks, so do keep an eye on the dates!
Have a great week, wherever you find yourself!
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