A weekend of culture awaits along with plenty of other activities to look forward to over the coming seven days on and around the beautiful Côte d’Azur!
We have another very busy agenda to look forward to this week 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, 19th 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!
Courtesy Ministère de la Culture
- Les Journées éuropéennes du Patrimoine take place across France today and tomorrow, with an amazing array of cultural visits and attractions on offer. Organised by the Ministère de la Culture, you will need to check the official website for events in your locality. We also have some more architectural recommendations for things to do in Nice!
- The Mairie de Monaco invites you to participate in World Cleanup Day 2026. Starting at 9:30 am from Médiathèque Caroline. All necessary equipment will be provided by the Société Monégasque d’Assainissement (SMA). Register by email at environnement@mairie.mc
- Beaulieu-sur-Mer will also be participating in World Cleanup Day, with volunteers departing from La Plage de la Petite Afrique at 9:30 am (running until midday). Breakfast and a snack provided. Register by emailing la Capitainerie du Port.
- The Bibliothèque patrimoniale Romain Gary in Nice hosts L’avenir du livre, a dialogue between Pascal Barbry, CNRS Research Director and holder of the “Human Lung Cell Atlas” Chair at 3IA Côte d’Azur, and Yves-Marie Lequin, a Dominican priest based in Nice, writer, and artist. From 10 am to midday. Free admission, subject to availability of places.
- Our friends in Read The Room Bookstore in Nice are hosting another Tarot & Oracle Reading from 10 am to 3 pm today. Jessie May returns to the bookstore for a day of intuitive readings and reflection. Up to 20 minute sessions for €20. Walk-ins welcome.
- The 2nd edition of Les Voiles Maralpines continue throughout the weekend at Port départemental de la Darse in Villefranche-sur-Mer. This is a major international gathering dedicated to traditional boats, co-organised by the Département des Alpes-Maritimes and the association « Une Yole pour Villefranche ». Ireland is the Guest of Honour this year, with three participating boats that have travelled from Cork. The full programme is available online.
- More action on the water with the 48th edition of the Régates Royales in Cannes, which get underway today and run until next Saturday, 26th September. The event welcomes the magnificent “Classics” and “Traditions” sailing boats, in the heart of the Vieux Port of Cannes each year.
Courtesy La Braderie de la rue Catherine-Ségurane
- La Braderie de la rue Catherine-Ségurane takes place in Nice today. Great deals, entertainment, dancing, music, and a friendly atmosphere await you. Starting at 10 am and free admission. All welcome.
- The 22nd edition of Art | Beaulieu continues throughout the weekend at the Port de Plaisance in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. 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.
- The 26th edition of the Festival International de l’Air continues throughout the weekend in Fréjus. The event promises an abundance of kites, international competition, aerial displays and family entertainment. Free admission open to all.
- PIÑA OFF: FORTE DELL’ANNUNZIATA in Ventimiglia hosts an evening of music to celebrate the end of summer with a lineup featuring a selection of local DJs. The event runs from 5 pm to midnight; capacity is limited to 240 guests, so tickets are expected to sell out quickly. A reduced rate is also available for entry before 8 pm.
- Panda-Events, in collaboration with Le 109 and the Ville de Nice, presents TROPICAL TWIST, a party all about groove and good vibes! As part of the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine. Free admission but pre-registration required. Doors open 5:30 pm.
- The third edition of the the Food’La Bocca festival takes place over the weekend. Featuring a delightful open-air café vibe and organised in partnership with ABECCO, it offers a relaxed, friendly, and festive atmosphere with a programme that includes food trucks, live music, games, a photo booth, and more. From 6 pm to 11 pm tonight. Free admission.
- The Beaulieu Classic Festival concludes this evening with virtuoso violinist Roby Lakatos, one of the great masters of the Gypsy repertoire. The concert takes place at 7:30 pm in Casino de Beaulieu. Tickets may be purchased online.
- The Jaes Group plays La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 9 pm tonight. Tickets cost €20 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
SUNDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER
Courtesy Art | Beaulieu
- The 22nd edition of Art | Beaulieu concludes today at the Port de Plaisance in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. 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 Journées éuropéennes du Patrimoine continue across France today, with an amazing array of cultural visits and attractions on offer. Check the official website for events in your locality. We also have some more architectural recommendations for things to do in Nice!
- The 2nd edition of Les Voiles Maralpines continue today at Port départemental de la Darse in Villefranche-sur-Mer. This is a major international gathering dedicated to traditional boats, co-organised by the Département des Alpes-Maritimes and association « Une Yole pour Villefranche ». Ireland is the Guest of Honour this year. The programme for the final day is available online.
- The third edition of the the Food’La Bocca festival continues today, running from midday to 10 pm. Featuring a delightful open-air café vibe, the event offers a relaxed, friendly, and festive atmosphere with a programme that includes food trucks, live music, games, a photo booth, and more. Free admission.
- Join L’Apéro des Frenchy for Casa Blù on the Rooftop at Palais Des Congrès Oceanice in the Port of Nice. An event designed for those who want to enjoy a different kind of Sunday in Nice, combining relaxation, celebration, and panoramic views of the port out to the Mediterranean. Running from midday to 6 pm. Tickets available online.
- The 26th edition of the Festival International de l’Air concludes today in Fréjus. The event promises an abundance of kites, international competition, aerial displays and family entertainment. Free admission open to all.
Video via Stella Almondo Pianiste on YouTube
- Monegasque pianist Stella Almondo gives a recital in the Auditorium Prince Pierre in the Grimaldi Forum Monaco at 6 pm this evening. Tickets cost €20 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
- The 2026 Festival d’orgue gets underway in Mougins this evening at 6 pm at église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur. The concert features Vincent Warnier on organ with Raphaël Horrach on trumpet. Free admission, subject to availability of places.
- The Montana – Adsuar – Renard 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, 21st 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, 22nd SEPTEMBER
- Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco hosts a Café littéraire at 12:15 pm this afternoon. Each year, the Media Library partners with the Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco to showcase the selected debut novels. For the occasion, it invites readers to discover these promising works and to share their impressions and favourites with fellow enthusiasts. Free admission. Further information available on-site or by calling +377 93 15 29 40
- The Bibliothèque Louis Nucéra in Nice presents Casse à Nice, l’affaire Spaggiari at 3 pm this afternoon. Virginie Broquet has illustrated this true-life story in a superb graphic novel, and she will share the story of its origins with you. In partnership with Éditions Baie des Anges. Free entry but places limited to 43.
Courtesy Département des Alpes-Maritimes
- The next #IADates event takes place at the Palais des Rois Sardes in Nice at 6:30 pm this evening. How can we make artificial intelligence and the technological upheavals that accompany it an opportunity for progress, freedom and living together? Step back and explore possible futures with Pierre Grand-Dufay, futurist and Founding President of TERTIUM Invest. Free admission but registration required.
WEDNESDAY, 23rd SEPTEMBER
- The Monaco Yacht Show returns to Port Hercule, starting today and running until this coming Saturday. With around 120 superyachts, more than 60 luxury tenders and over 540 exhibitors, the event transforms the famous harbour into the international meeting place for the superyacht world. Get your tickets online asap!
- Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco hosts Conférence Ludo Mémo in association with the Centre Mémoire du CHPG at 6:30 pm this evening. At the heart of the Ludo Mémo project, come and discover how games foster stimulation, sharing, and fun together. Free admission. Further information available on-site or by calling +377 93 15 29 40
- The Festival d’Art Sacré continues at Chapelle St-Bernardin at 7 pm with an evening entitled Souffles d’Esprit – Création Mondiale. With a programme blending emblematic works, this recital by Philippe Depetris highlights the full expressive richness of the flute. Tickets may be reserved online.
THURSDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER
- The Monaco Yacht Show continues in Port Hercule, the pinnacle of the superyacht world this week. Come explore the superyachts and luxury tenders and meet the 540 exhibitors! Get your tickets online.
- Ergo Communications Association hosts a talk entitled “Freemasonry: Myth, History and the Quest for Self-Improvement”, which sees engaging local speaker Chris Levon separate fact from fiction surrounding one of the world’s oldest fraternal organisations. Further details and booking link available online. Talk starts at 10:30 am and admission is €5, payable on the door (please have correct change).
- NEO art & culture lab x VogelART presents a new exhibition, Haut bas fragile, curated by artist and curator Thomas Zitzwitz. The vernissage takes place this evening from 6 pm to 9 pm and the exhibitiion runs until 11 October, 2026. Free admission. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 2pm.
- 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.
Courtesy Mairie de Monaco
- The Mairie de Monaco hosts Oktoberfest at Marché de la Condamine, starting this evening and running until Saturday, 26th September. Come enjoy a festive atmosphere with the Tyrolfest orchestra. Reservations through the Mairie by calling +377 93 15 06 04. Free admission.
- Join Club Vivanova for the Ultimate Mixer at 99 Sushi Bar in Monaco at 7 pm this evening. Cost €75 per person and you may reserve online.
- Monte-Carlo Country Club hosts its final Soirée Brasero from 7:30 pm tonight at the M.C.C.C. Summer Lounge. Tonight’s theme is the United States. 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
- La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer welcomes the Rocassera Quartet tonight at 9 pm. Tickets cost €20 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
FRIDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER
- The Monaco Yacht Show continues in Port Hercule, the pinnacle of the superyacht world this week. Come discover the superyachts and luxury tenders and meet the 540 exhibitors! Get your tickets online now.
- Our friends in Masséna Around The World host their first author event of La Rentrée featuring Greg Mosse and Felix Mosse (author of epic fantasy The Mistral) for a very special evening of conversation. Starting at 7:30 pm. Free entry, all welcome!
- Oktoberfest continues at la Marché de la Condamine, running until tomorrow, Saturday, 26th September. Come enjoy a festive atmosphere with the Tyrolfest orchestra, courtesy of the Mairie de Monaco. Reservations through the Mairie by calling +377 93 15 06 04. Free admission.
Courtesy Festival Clown Power
- Festival Clown Power returns to Le 109 in Nice for three days of clowning, circus, burlesque, music and film. Organised by La compagnie Gorgomar, the festival offers the public a rather different side of Nice’s cultural calendar – irreverent, unpredictable and firmly committed to the simple pleasure of making people laugh. Free admission though donations accepted.
- Panda-Events, in collaboration with Le 109 and association Gorgomar, presents DJE BALETI – GIGI DE NISSA as part of Festival Clown Power. Taking place at Frigo 16, doors open at 9 pm. Free admission but you need to pre-register online.
- Join L’Apéro des Frenchy at the Méridien Beach Plaza Monaco. Running from 6 pm to 11:30 pm. Tickets available online.
- More from L’Apéro des Frenchy this evening with La Compil Hits 90’s and 2000’s at Kiosque à Musique in Théâtre de Verdure in Nice. Running from 6 pm to 11:30 pm. Tickets available online.
- The Festival d’Art Sacré continues at the Cathédrale d’Antibes at 8:45 pm with a concert featuring entitled Voix Divine Pour Vivaldi, Mozart, Haydn. Under the direction of renowned Baroque specialist Julien Chauvin, the Orchestre National de Cannes brings together passion, reflection and celebration in a performance rich in colour and emotion. The concert also features soprano Michèle Bréant. Tickets may be reserved online.
- La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer hosts Guitar Night Vol. 11 with Luca Leoncini tonight at 9 pm. Tickets cost €20 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
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- OTHER EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS -
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 Département des Alpes-Maritimes
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 and videos as credited
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