What better way to enjoy this glorious weather than getting out and about in this beautiful little corner of paradise – time to get your Côte d’Azur on!
We have a great line-up of things to do this weekend and into next week. Read on for our carefully crafted and lovingly curated suggestions!
JUMP TO DAY – SAT | SUN | MON | TUES | WED | THURS | FRI
Whatever your tastes, you’ll definitely find something here to keep you and the family occupied.
Here are our top picks for the coming seven days.
– THE WEEKEND –
SATURDAY, 18th APRIL
Courtesy Read The Room on Instagram
Our friends in Read The Room bookstore in Nice are hosting an Oracle and Tarot reading with Jessie May from 10 am to 3 pm today. Sessions of up to 20 minutes for €20. Walk-ins are welcome.
Salon iD Week-End takes place this weekend at Jardin Albert 1er in Nice. The event is brought to you by the same people who organise the Foire de Nice and they invite you to explore a new way to travel: close, accessible, inspiring, and authentic. Come discover local and nearby tourism, find weekend and getaway ideas (though you do have our weekly What’s On guide at your disposal!), enjoy free family activities, participate in games and entertainment and win prizes. There will also be 12 food trucks on site offering flavours from around the world, including Nice, Italian, Mexican, American, Argentinian specialties, BBQ, crêpes, sweet treats, and confectionery. Picnic areas are available.
Courtesy Antibes Art Fair
The 54th editiion of the Antibes Art Fair continues at the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs, running until this Monday, 20th April. The event welcomes more than 20,000 visitors, collectors, amateurs and enthusiasts who come to discover some of the finest pieces offered on the international art market: modern and contemporary art, antiques, antique jewelry, furniture and design objects. Open daily from 11 am to 7 pm. Admission €14, reduced rates available. Further information by calling +33 (0)4 93 34 65 65 or on the event website.
Courtesy Monte-Carlo Fashion Week on Instagram
The 2026 edition of the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week concludes at the Grimaldi Forum with a number of runway shows taking place throughoout the day. Another very successful edition, by all accounts.
This is the weekend of the 34th Semi-Marathon International de Nice. The main races take place tomorrow but there is plenty happening today with a breakfast run at 10 am, the family relay race at 3 pm, and a yoga session also at 3 pm. Participants can collect their bibs at the Expo Village located beside the Kiosque à musique in the Théâte de Verdure between 9 am and 7 pm.
Courtesy Médiathèque Caroline
The Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco hosts Philo Blabla – Le développement des techniques nous donne-t-il plus de liberté ?, running from 3 pm to 5 pm. An afternoon for curious thinkers and budding philosophers (in French). Does technological development give us more freedom? What do we gain from technological progress? Comfort? Security? Freedom? Is there a price to pay for the incredible advances in technology? Free entry. Further information available on site or by calling +377 93 15 29 40
Courtesy Masséna Around The World on Instagram
Our friends in Masséna Around The World bookstore in Nice are holding an author event today, from 5 pm – 7 pm. Eleonora David will be in-store to discuss her book “The Maverick Detox – the alternative thinker’s guide to cleaning your life and raising your vibe.” She has spent over a decade exploring what it really means to love well – beyond the noise of trends and the pressures of perfection… No need to reserve, come one, come all!
Courtesy Médiathèque Caroline
The Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco hosts a Soirée Jeux de Rôles, running from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. Dive into adventure at this role-playing game night. Become a character in fantastical worlds where magic, fearless warriors, monsters, and all sorts of creatures collide. Several game masters will open the doors to their universes: all you have to do is join a table, roll the dice, and let yourself be swept away by the story. Free entry but you must pre-register. Further information available on site or by calling +377 93 15 29 40
Courtesy Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo
The Festival Printemps des Arts in Monaco comes to an end this weekend. The final event on the festival programme is ‘Minatures‘, with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and Ensemble Orchestral Contemporain. For the 2004 edition of the festival, the then-director, Marc Monnet, commissioned seven composers to create “miniatures,” which were subsequently choreographed for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. This year, one of the seven commissioners, having himself become the festival’s artistic director, had the idea of extending the project: thus, Bruno Mantovani invites you to (re)discover two of the ballets created 22 years ago, along with four new works commissioned from four new composers and choreographers… taking place at 7:30 pm at the Salle Garnier in the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Tickets may be reserved online.
Courtesy Panda-Events
Panda-Events presents Funktown by Twelty Prod at Frigo 16 in Nice from 8 pm to 2 am. Groove music lovers, mark your calendars for this evening! From timeless classics to remixes, Frigo 16 will transform into a true temple of Funk and Disco & Soul for a musical journey through time. At the helm of this fantastic event: Nicopac, the essential DJ of old-school vibes and a passionate funk enthusiast. He’ll be joined by the excellent Yann on sax, for an evening of seriously groovy sounds. Don’t miss this wonderful musical celebration. Get your tickets now!
Video via sitting bull on YouTube
Jean-Marc Jafett play the Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 9 pm tonight, reviving his Agora project, thirty years after its creation in 1994. The original lineup will be present, including Sylvain Luc, Denis Leloup, Jean-Yves Candela, François Laizeau, Stéphane Belmondo, François Constantin, André Ceccarelli, Thierry Arpino, Eric Seva, and Marc Berthoumieux. Accompanied by superb local musicians, he will perform many songs from the original project, notably in memory of his recently deceased musician friends. Tickets cost €18 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
SUNDAY, 19th APRIL
Courtesy Semi-Marathon International de Nice on Instagram
The main events of the 34th Semi-Marathon International de Nice. take place today. There will be a group warm-up for 15 minutes adjacent to the Starting area on the Promenade des Anglais in Jardin Albert 1er. The Handisport event starts at 7:55 am, followed by the half-marathon (21.1 km) at 8 am. The 5 km race starts at 11 am and the 10 km event at midday. Prize giving follows the races. Participants can collect their bibs at the Expo Village located beside the Kiosque à musique in the Théâte de Verdure from 6 am until 30 minutes before the start of their event. There will obviously be traffic disruption due to the event so please check the Ville de Nice website for further updates.
Courtesy Illusions Tour
The fantastic Illusions Tour with Eric Lee continues at MIN d’Azur in Nice today and throughout the week, finishing up on Sunday, 26th April. Expect flying pianos, helicopters materialising in an open cage and plenty of other of amazing illusions! Two performances today at 11 am and 3 pm. Tickets cost from €28 to €56 (with special offers available) and may be reserved online.
Photo by Frédéric Le Quéré – courtesy 3A, 2022
Today is the closing day for receipt of submissions for the upcoming edition of 3ART. Open to emerging plastic and visual artists, it gives them a chance to exhibit for the first time in a prestigious public setting. To apply, send contact details and photographs of proposed works to commercial@3ahotels.com
Courtesy Salon iD Week-End
Salon iD Week-End concludes today at Jardin Albert 1er in Nice. A public trade show dedicated to local tourism, it highlights slow tourism, local experiences and human encounters. What more could you ask for on a Sunday?!
Courtesy Luminescence
The latest immersive experience, L’Odyssée Céleste, continues in the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption in Nice’. This incredible show (run extended through mid-May), designed and executed by Luminiscence, transforms sacred architecture into a living narrative through light, sound, and technology. There are two shows per night on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only. Tickets start from €19 and may be reserved online (reduced rates also available).
The Festival Printemps des Arts in Monaco concludes this afternoon after a much-lauded edition. The final event on the festival programme is ‘Minatures‘, with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and Ensemble Orchestral Contemporain. Taking place at 3 pm pm at the Salle Garnier in the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Tickets may be reserved online. See you for the 2027 festival!
Video via Indigo Productions on YouTube
The Palais Nikaïa in Nice presents L’International Festival Ballet & Festival Orchestra with its spectacle of beauty, elegance, and grace. A consummate work of art accompanied by a live orchestra. For many, “Swan Lake” is synonymous with ballet. This romantic tale about the young Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with the swan princess Odette and seeks to free her from the curse cast by Duke Redbeard, is a story about the power of true love. The performance starts at 4 pm. Tickets cost from €45 to €74 and may be reserved online.
Video via Bruno Desbiolles on YouTube
Wontanara play the Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 8 pm tonight. Mbady Diabaté, heir to the great griot families of Guinea-Conakry, opens the doors to a world where the kora unfolds its full power, finesse, and ancestral poetry. A guardian of Mandinka tradition as well as an inspired creator, he blends the memory of the elders with a resolutely contemporary style. With Wontanara, he performs his own compositions and revisits traditional African music with original arrangements, modern sounds, and fiery grooves.. Tickets cost €18 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
– HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK –
MONDAY, 20th APRIL
Courtesy Paprec 600 Saint-Tropez on Instagram
The PAPREC 600 regatta gets underway in earnest today in Saint-Tropez, a 600-nautical-mile non-stop course that pushes sailors to their physical and strategic limits. Running until Saturday next, 25th April, the race draws a wide spectrum of competitors, from fully-crewed IRC yachts to double-handed teams and high-performance multihulls. Talk about action on the high seas!
Courtesy Antiquites Brocante Cannes
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!
Photo © RIVIERA BUZZ
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. See you there!
TUESDAY, 21st APRIL
Courtesy Médiathèque Caroline
The Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco hosts another Sieste Musicale, a lunchtime musical interlude. Relax while comfortably seated in a deckchair, embark on a musical journey with custom-made playlists. From 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm. Free entry. Further information available on site or by calling +377 93 15 29 40
Join the Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur for an AfterWork event at 6 pm at the Théâtre de l’Artistique on boulevard Dubouchage in Nice. An evening entitled Trois ténors en liberté non-surveillée !, it features Franck Bard, Emanuele Bono, and Gilles San Juan, accompanied by Thibaud Epp on piano. Tickets cost from €10 to €20 and may be reserved online.
Courtesy WAIFF on Instagram
Starting today, the Département des Alpes-Maritimes invites you to the 2nd edition of the World AI Film Festival (WAiFF), a leading international event dedicated to the intersection of audiovisual creation and AI. Organised by the departmental council, the Maison de l’IA (House of AI), and the EuropIA Institute, WAiFF has established itself as a pioneering festival exploring the profound transformations of creation in the age of emerging technologies. A rich programme is on offer, including the inauguration, tribute evenings and awards ceremonies, and pro talks with the internationally renowned figures, including Gong Li, Agnès Jaoui, Jean-Michel Jarre, Mathieu Kassovitz, Claude Lelouch, and Elsa Zylberstein. There are free passes available, as well as paid ones – check the festival website for further details and prices.
Courtesy Médiathèque Caroline
The Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco hosts Rencontre dédicace avec Grégory Le Floch. Awarded the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation’s Discovery Grant, Gregory Le Floch has established himself as a leading voice in contemporary literature. During this event, he will discuss the powerful and unique text of his latest novel, Peau d’ourse. The talk starts at 6:30 pm. Free entry. Further information available on site or by calling +377 93 15 29 40
WEDNESDAY, 22nd APRIL
Courtesy Ville de Cannes
The 2nd edition of the World AI Film Festival (WAiFF) concludes in Cannes today. It has established itself as a pioneering festival exploring the profound transformations of creation in the age of emerging technologies. There are free passes available, as well as paid ones – check the festival website for further details and prices.
Courtesy NEO art & culture lab x VogelART
NEO art & culture lab x VogelART presents a new exhibition, « Quand la couleur se reflète, » featuring works by artists Alexander Deubl and Christian Muscheid – mirrored objects and paintings. The Vernissage takes place this evening from 6 pm to 9 pm and the exhibition runs from 2 pm to 7 pm daily until 3 May, 2026 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Video via Alvaro Lancellotti on YouTube
La Note Bleue in Monaco presents Álvaro Lancellotti at 8 pm tonight. He is a Lisbon-based composer, singer, and music producer whose work has been recorded by renowned artists such as Marcos Valle and Maria Rita. Rooted in a deep understanding and passion for Afro-Brazilian cultural traditions, his music – both live and in the studio – has earned widespread recognition and numerous accolades. A truly distinctive artist, he brings an unforgettable evening of Brazilian rhythms.. Part of the Mercredis Live series, imagined as a weekly meeting for music lovers with a DJ set from 6:30 pm and live music from 8 pm. Reserve your table by calling +377 93 500 502
THURSDAY, 23rd APRIL
Courtesy La Napoule Boatshow / Mairie de Mandelieu-La Napoule
The 34th edition of La Napoule Boatshow gets underway today at Port La Napoule, running until Sunday, 26th April. With over 100 exhibitors and 250 boats on display, this event promises to kickstart the yachting season in style. As the organisers say, here is the unique opportunity to buy a boat – new or used – to take full advantage of the upcoming summer season. So, what are you waiting for?! Open 10 am to 7 pm daily.
Video via CANNESERIES on YouTube
The 2026 edition of CANNESERIES, the festival International des Séries de Cannes, gets underway today, running until Tuesday, 28th April. This is the 9th edition of the event and will feature competition, premieres, events, guests, and much more. Full programme details on the CANNESERIES website.
Courtesy Les Ouvreurs
The 18th edition of the In&Out Nice Film Festival gets underway this evening at 7 pm at Cinéma Rialto in Nice. This milestone festival birthday arrives at a moment shaped by global and local instability – making its mission more vital than ever. This annual gathering represents a deliberate space for expression, dialogue, and resistance – where creativity thrives and diversity is not only celebrated but fully lived.
Video via cedric hanriot music on YouTube
The final concert in the Jeudis du Jazz series in Cannes takes place tonight, and need less to say, it is sold out! Featuring pianist and composer Cédric Hanriot who will present his dynamic album Time is Color Vol. 2. Taking place at at Théâtre Alexandre III in Cannes.
Courtesy Trinquette Jazz Club
Travessia play the Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 9 pm tonight. The quartet brings together Lisa Robert, Georges Ferrero, Cédric Ledonne, and Luc Robert, four musicians who love to blend sensibilities, instruments, and cultures. Inspired by Milton Nascimento’s song “Travessia,” they borrow from Brazil its colors and rhythms while developing their own unique musical universe. Tickets cost €18 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
FRIDAY, 24th APRIL
Courtesy Automobile Club de Monaco
The 15th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique gets underway today, and continues throughout the weekend. The event offers a remarkable journey through nearly four decades of Grand Prix history, spanning from 1946 to 1985. Recent FIA regulation changes now allow the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) Organizing and Selection Committee to introduce a dedicated class for Formula 1 cars powered by turbo engines. This will be a smile to the faces of a lot of racing enthusiasts. There is a full schedule of races on the cards for today
Courtesy Ville de Grasse
The 3rd edition of the Salon du Livre d’Histoire gets underway this evening in Grasse, and runs throughout the weekend. The event will be officially opened at the Palais des Congrès in the presence of Jérôme Viaud, Mayor of Grasse, and all the authors. This will be followed by an in-depth interview with Eric Anceau at 7 pm. There is a busy programme lined up for the event, details of which may be found on the Ville de Grasse website. Free admission.
Video via Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur on YouTube
The first performance of Le Villi, a little-known work by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, takes place at Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur tonight at 8 pm. This is a new coproduction by Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur, Opéra Grand Avignon, Opéra Toulon Provence Méditerranée and Opéra de Marseille. Tickets cost from €12 to €94 and may be reserved online.
Courtesy Panda-Events
Panda-Events, in collaboration with Le 109 and the City of Nice, presents MAMACITA in Nice! Mamacita takes over Le Frigo 16 for a night dedicated entirely to lovers of reggaeton and Latin cultures. Born in Paris, Mamacita has established itself as a leading name in the French reggaeton scene, with festive, inclusive, and undeniably danceable evenings. On the programme: a fiery sonic journey blending reggaeton, shatta, baile funk, and Afro-Latin influences, brought to you by the DJs of Mamacita Productions, guaranteed to keep the dance floor pumping all night long. From 8 pm to 2 am. Tickets available online.
Video via Caramba Culture Live on YouTube
Palais Nikaïa in Nice presents Murmuration Level 2, the new 2.0 version of the Murmuration phenomenon, and it’s not to be missed! Show starts at 8 pm. You’ve surely seen this artist with millions of views on social media and his hypnotic choreography: from Shakira to Chris Brown, from the Black Eyed Peas to the Grammy Awards, not to mention the Victoires de la Musique and the Paris 2024 Olympics. And let’s not forget his participation in global events for major brands. Conceived and created by Sadeck Berrabah, Murmuration is a unique concept, enriched over the years. It fuses hip-hop, martial arts, contemporary dance, ballet, and drawing – everything Sadeck loves. On stage, 50 dancers perform breathtaking, geometric, and perfectly synchronized pieces. Tickets cost from €39.20 to €79 and may be reserved online.
Courtesy Trinquette Jazz Club
Linus Olsson and the Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer team present “Guitar Nights,” where every last Friday of the month, the jazz guitar takes centre stage.. Guitar Nights is an opportunity to trace the history of the guitar through all styles, to evoke the great guitarists, and to showcase the compositions of contemporary guitarists to keep this magnificent instrument alive. For this Guitar Night Volume 6, Linus Olsson has invited guitarist Norbert Proust. The event gets underway at 9 pm. Tickets cost €18 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
– OTHER EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS –
Courtesy Grimaldi Forum Monaco
The anual summer exhibitions at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco are always something to look forward to. This year, we will be treated to a major exhibition retracing over a century of passion for motoring in the Principality. Running from July 1st to September 6th, 2026, advance ticket sales are now open.
Courtesy Nice Jazz Festival / Ville de Nice
The 2026 Nice Jazz Festival is only three months away (23 – 26 July 2026), and ticket sales are open. Early bird passes costing €120 are available online now, but not for much longer!
Courtesy Jazz à Juan on Instagram
The programme for the 65th edition of the renowned Jazz à Juan festival has officially been unveiled, and it promises to be one of the standout music events of the summer. Running from 9th – 19th July, the festival returns to its iconic setting in the Pinède Gould in Juan-les-Pins. Tickets are now on sale.
Courtesy Ville de Cannes
Calling all budding writers! The Écrire Cannes writing competition is underway – closing date for entries is 27 April 2026. Organized by the Mairie de Cannes and local libraries, this competition invites participants to write a short story on a theme related to the city. This year’s theme is « Cannes durable : imaginons la ville de demain » (Sustainable Cannes: Let’s imagine the city of tomorrow). Further details on the Ville de Cannes website.
The winners of the Messner Mountain Museum Photo competition are being honoured with an exhibition of their photos in MMM Firmian. The winners are: 1st place – Bernhard Hartmann – MMM Corones | 2nd place: Erwin Flor – MMM Firmian | 3rd place: Clara Schönthaler – MMM Juval. Congratulations to them all!
Courtesy Les Plages Électroniques
Tickets sales are also open for the 20th anniversary edition of Les Plages Électroniques, taking place in Cannes this August. You can purchase your festival passes now. Early-bird tickets are sold out
There is plenty going on in the world of theatre around the region. Check out the various programmes –
Nice
Cannes
Cap d’Ail
Grasse
Courtesy Ville de Nice
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!
PHOTO CREDITS
- Lead image RIVIERA BUZZ; all rights reserved
- All other images/photos as credited
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