Coming into the last week of January and the diary is certainly filling up with so much going on in and around the beautiful Côte d’Azur
We have an action-packed programme for the coming week with plenty of activities to keep you and yours well and truly occupied! Read on for our suggestions for things to do over the next seven days.
Whatever your tastes, you’ll definitely find something here to keep you occupied .
Here are our top picks for the weekend and week ahead.
– SATURDAY 24th JANUARY –
Courtesy Isola 2000
The European Snowboard Cross Cup continues throughout the weekend in Isola 2000. The stakes are high as this is one of the last qualifying events for the Olympic Games. Olympic champion Julia Pereira from Isola will be there. Come and watch a spectacular competition in an electric atmosphere, with the finish line right in the heart of the resort. There will also be a « Europa Cup After Party » with DJ Tcheba aka Djibril Cissé this evening.
Courtesy MIDEM Cannes 2026
MIDEM returns to Cannes next week, running from 4 – 7 February at the Palais des Festivals. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the Mairie de Cannes is having a Concert Ticket Giveaway! As every year, tickets are being offered to Cannes residents and high school students. Rendez-vous today from 9 am at the City Hall – Salon Marianne. Tickets distributed on a first come, first served basis. An anniversary edition not to be missed, featuring a musical surprise on the Allées de la Liberté, DJ sets at Gare Croisette, and a concert at Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage.
The Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur presents eight flat races from 10:28 am today. Admission is €5 per person with reduced rates available – tickets available online. Persons with reduced mobility and under 18s get in for free. There is also food and drink available on site. Book your restaurant places online.
Courtesy Espace de l’Art Concret
Two new exhibitions start at the Espace de l’Art Concret in Mouans-Sartoux today. L’art extra-terrestre au XXIè siècle and for the first time in France, the work of the Swiss physicist, teacher, and artist Jürg Nänni (1942–2019). The vernissages take place at 11 am and both exhibitions run until 3rd May, 2026.
The Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur presents eight flat races from 10:28 am today. Admission is €5 per person with reduced rates available – tickets available online. Persons with reduced mobility and under 18s get in for free. There is also food and drink available on site. Book your restaurant places online.
The 10th Nuits de la Lecture, organized by the Centre national du livre (National Book Centre) at the suggestion of the Ministry of Culture, continues throughout this weekend, around the national theme “Cities and Countryside.” Sources of inspiration for literature, cities and the countryside have nourished our imaginations and moral and social reflections since the dawn of time. There are events taking place throughout the region including Grasse, Mouans-Sartoux, Nice, Cannes, and Monaco.
Video via Circus Monte Carlo YouTube channel
The 48th edition of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival continues throughout the weekend, featuring shows in the classical tradition of this art form that it champions: acrobatics, comedy, and animals. There are three performances today, at 10:30 am, 3 pm and 8 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
Courtesy Luminescence
The latest immersive experience, L’Odyssée Céleste, continues in the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption in Nice. This incredible show, designed and executed by Luminiscence, transforms sacred architecture into 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).
Courtesy Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur
Discover the composer and pedagogue Richard Burghstal in this lecture at Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur at 3 pm today. Organized by the Cercle Richard Wagner Rive Droite (Richard Wagner Circle of the Right Bank) whose primary objective is to promote 17th-century operas, and in particular the lyric dramas of Richard Wagner, to a wide audience. Taking place at the Foyer Montserrat Caballé de l’Opéra. Free admission, no reservation required. Limited spaces available.
Courtesy Fight AIDS Monaco
The 6th edition of the Fight AIDS Cup takes place at 3:30 pm today at Stade Louis II in Monaco. The match will see Prince Albert II’s Barbagiuans face off against Princess Stéphanie’s FC Cirque in a lively and entertaining showdown, designed to delight fans of all ages. €10 entry, all monies going to Fight AIDS Monaco.
Courtesy Gare Croisette
Our friends in Gare Croisette in Cannes have another busy weekend lined up for us. Today we have Loups-Garous by Thierscelieux from 4 – 7 pm. Also on the agenda an Afro dance class and dance show and rounding off the night, Amapiano & Afrobeat Loves, another Soirée Twelty, running from 10 pm to 3:30 am.
The good folk in Read The Room bookstore in Nice are hosting another Silent Reading Party in-store from 5 – 7 pm. Bring your book, grab a drink, and enjoy a cosy evening of uninterrupted reading together from 5 – 6 pm, followed by drinks and discussion from 6 – 7 pm. This is a free event but numbers are limited to 25 readers, RSVP required. BYOB! (Bring your own book).
Video via symphony7526 on YouTube
As part of the ongoing Grande Saison Concert symphonique, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo presents Requiem de Mozart this evening at 7:30 pm at Auditorium Rainier III in Monaco. Kazuki Yamada conducts with guest performers including soprano Emőke Baráth, mezzo-soprano Anna Lucia Richter, amongst others. On the programme we have Symphony no. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543 and Requiem in D minor, K. 626. Please contact the Atrium box office regarding tickets (atrium@opmc.mc or +377 92 00 13 70)
Courtesy Les Plages du Rire
The comedy festival, Les Plages du Rire, continues in Nice with the Tremplin des Plages du Rire, a night featuring new and promising talent. On the stage of the Maioun Dou Rai in Nice, young comedians from across the French-speaking world will try to win over the public as well as a jury of professionals. From 8 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
Video via Petit Biscuit YouTube channel
Catch French electronic producer Petit Biscuit at Stockfish in Nice tonight. He has risen as a major independent force on the international stage, amassing 4 billion streams, selling out world tours, and releasing two acclaimed albums. His success is rooted in a powerful creative vision, a distinctive sound, and a rare talent for blending deep emotion with sonic intensity. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
Courtesy Palais Nikaïa
Currently on a major tour, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans across France, the GOLDMEN will play the Nikaïa in Nice at 8 pm tonight with a brand new show featuring 100% hits. Relive the phenomenon of the 1980s and 2000s for one night only, where everyone can hum along to their favorite tunes, including the likes of “Envole-moi” to “A nos actes manqués” and “Il suffira d’un signe.” Tickets cost from €44 to €59 and may be reserved online.
Courtesy Orchestre Sympho Sophia
The Orchestre Sympho Sophia presents a concert entitled Au Cœur de la Mer et des Océans (At the Heart of the Sea and Oceans), conducted by Nicolas Piel and Julien Caron. A symphonic concert for all ages featuring selected works of Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, music from the world of Disney, and a few surprises! Taking place at Église Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage in Cannes at 8:45 pm.
Courtesy Panda-Events
Panda-Events, in collaboration with Le 109 and the city of Nice, presents REF Session #3, the first REF of the year, a strong start for 2026. Featuring Magda, an iconic figure in the electronic music scene, DJ and producer, originally from Poland and based in Berlin. Also on the playbill, we have Strictly Idris, back-to-back with Legri, who opens the show and sets the tempo high. Sharp selections, clean transitions, and energy that climbs and never lets up. The duo warms up the room, then sets it ablaze. There will also be a rare encounter with an icon, Yvory, in a format close to the artist, on VJ/Mapping. Limited capacity. When it’s full, it’s full. Doors open 8 pm. Tickets starting at €17.20 available online.
– SUNDAY 25th JANUARY –
Video via TheACCANNES YouTube channel
The 9th edition of the Cannes Urban Trail, one of the key events on the Cannes sporting calendar, takes place today. There are 5 races on the programme, to suit all ages and abilities. Starting at Plage Macé at 8:30 am.
The 48th edition of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival concludes today with three performances at 10:30 am, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
Courtesy Orchestre national de Cannes
Join the Orchestre national de Cannes for its Mon Schubert bien-aimé — Épisode 1. What if Franz Schubert told you his story himself? From the childhood of the Viennese chorus to the mythical Schubertiades, from Mozart’s benevolent shadow to the mystery of the Unfinished Symphony, let yourself be guided into the heart of a musical destiny that is as intimate as it is upsetting. Taking place at 11 am in the Auditorium des Arlucs in Cannes La Bocca. Tickets can be reserved online, but be warned, they are close to selling out.
The Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur presents seven trot races from midday today. Admission is €5 per person with reduced rates available – tickets available online. Persons with reduced mobility and under 18s get in for free. There is also food and drink available on site. Book your restaurant places online.
Courtesy Automobile Club de Monaco
After a gruelling four days, the 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo finishes today with the classic mountain tests. This includes the Wolf Power Stage on the legendary La Bollène-Vésubie / Moulinet route, where extra championship points will be awarded. The rally will officially conclude at 5 pm with the final podium and awards ceremony held at Port Hercule.
Courtesy Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Opéra de Monte-Carlo stages the second of four performances of Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) at the Monte-Carlo Opera at 3 pm today. Contact the box office on +377 92 00 13 70 for further information regarding tickets
Courtesy Les Plages du Rire
Round off your Sunday with a good giggle! Les Plages du Rire continues in Nice with Antoine Officieux and his Auto Romance show. From 6 pm at Théâtre de la cité. Tickets may be reserved online.
Video via Ticketmaster France on YouTube
RB Dance Company brings its ‘Stories’ show to the Palais Nikaïa in Nice at 6 pm this evening. Having entertained more than 150,000 spectators in France and internationally, the phenomenon returns for one last tour in 2026. Blending tradition and modernity, the show gives tap dancing a fresh new direction. Elegance and explosive energy combine to create a fast-paced, 75-minute narrative show. Tickets cost from €38 to €59 and may be reserved online.
– MONDAY 26th JANUARY-
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!
More racing action from the Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur today sarting at 11:39 am with eight flat races on the programme. Admission is €5 per person with reduced rates available – tickets available online. Persons with reduced mobility and under 18s get in for free. There is also food and drink available on site. Book your restaurant places online.
– TUESDAY 27th JANUARY –
Courtesy Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur
The Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur presents eight flat races from 10:51 am today. Admission is €5 per person with reduced rates available – tickets available online. Persons with reduced mobility and under 18s get in for free. There is also food and drink available on site. Book your restaurant places online.
Courtesy Ville de Villefranche-sur-Mer
The third UVIA conference of 2026 in the Mardis de la Citdelle series will take place this evening at 5 pm at the Auditorium de la Citadelle in Villefranche-sur-Mer. The topic this evening is ““l’Ordre de Saint Jean de Jérusalem et les Chevaliers de Malte“, presented by F. Tordjman. speaker and co-facilitator of the Historia club at UNIA. Admission is €7 (€5 for members). Please note that the lecture will be in French.
Video via Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera on YouTube
Opéra de Monte-Carlo stages the penultimate performance of Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) at the Monte-Carlo Opera at 7 pm. Contact the box office on +377 92 00 13 70 for further information regarding tickets
Courtesy Les Plages du Rire
Les Plages du Rire welcomes Tom Boudet to Stockfish in Nice at 8:30 pm. Passionate about humour and art since childhood, Boudet is a 23-year-old comedian from Lille. He started on YouTube at the age of 13, but it was at 17 that he took to the stage for the first time. It was a revelation. Tickets available online.
Courtesy Panda-Events
Frigo 16 in Nice hosts a special workshop Atelier : structurer son projet artistique hiphop (Structuring Your Hip-Hop Artistic Project) for those who are applying for the 2026 edition of Buzz Booster (the deadline is 31st January!) To give you the best chance of success, this workshop is for you! Free entry but pre-registration required.
Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur presents a preview of Mozart’s last work La Clémence de Titus (The Clemency of Tito) for local students. The opera starts this Friday. Free admission for registered students. Follow these links to reserve your place – Etudiants UNICA ou écoles UNICA affiliées | Autres étudiants
– WEDNESDAY 28th JANUARY –
Courtesy Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur
The Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur hosts eight trot races today, starting at 3:33 pm. Admission is €5 per person with reduced rates available – tickets available online. Persons with reduced mobility and under 18s get in for free. There is also food and drink available on site. Book your restaurant places online.
Courtesy Théâtre National de Nice
Théâtre National de Nice presents l’Extraordinaire Destinée de Sarah Bernhardt, part of the Festival Trajectoires. Géraldine Martineau writes and brings to the stage a delightful theatrical fresco that tells us the story of the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt, the divine, who passed away exactly one hundred years ago. Performance takes place at 8 pm tonight in the Salle de la Cuisine. Tickets cost from €5 to €35 and may be reserved online.
Courtesy Ville de Fréjus
Let yourself be captivated by the Violins of Prague at a concert in Saint-Aygulf in Fréjus at 8pm. On the programme we have Mozart, Vivaldi, Handel, and many other masterpieces performed by exceptional musicians. A benefit concert: a portion of the proceeds will go towards the renovation of the church roof. Tickets may be reserved online or purchased at the usual ticket outlets.
– THURSDAY 29th JANUARY –
Courtesy Mairie de Monaco
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.
More racing action from the Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur today with eight flat races on the programme which starts at 10:51 am. Admission is €5 per person with reduced rates available – tickets available online. Persons with reduced mobility and under 18s get in for free. There is also food and drink available on site. Book your restaurant places online.
Courtesy Flowrette on Instagram
The Flowrette pop-up shop returns to the NEO VogelART LAB in Nice for its second edition! Dried bouquets, paper flowers, a bouquet bar, handcrafted vases, and a huge sale of flowers by the bunch… A floral and poetic world to discover! Free entry. Open from 12 pm to 8:30 pm today.
The 2026 Monte-Carlo Historic Rally gets underway today with the departure of participating cars from John O’Groats in Scotland. The competition begins in earnest with the opening regularity stages on Tuesday, 3rd February.
Courtesy Médiathèque Caroline
The Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco hosts a screening of Peacock by Bernhard Wenger (2024) presented by Hervé Goitschel. This film, presented at the International Critics’ Week of the 2024 Venice Film Festival, won the Audience Award and garnered numerous accolades at other festivals. Screening starts at 6:30 pm, free entry subject to available places
Opéra de Monte-Carlo stages the final performance of Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) at the Monte-Carlo Opera at 7 pm. Contact the box office on +377 92 00 13 70 for further information regarding tickets
Courtesy La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue in Monaco presents Blind Test (Pop Rock, MTV, Hit Machine) with Antho & Nico at 8:30 pm. Dinner at 7 pm. Book your places by calling +377 93 500 502.
Courtesy Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Les Jeudis de la Villa continue at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat tonight. The special guest is François-Henri Désérable – L’usure d’un monde (The erosion of a world) – ths is a late change from the original programme. Tickets cost €120 for each soirée or a package of three for €300 and may be reserved online.
Les Jeudis du Jazz starts back tonight in Cannes with Swiss singer Lea Maria Fries and her band, playing at the Théâtre Alexandre III at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost €10 (reduced rates available) and may be reserved online.
Courtesy Palais Nikaïa
Palais Nikaïa in Nice presents I Gotta Feeling – come and relive the cult moments and fervour of the 2000’s to the rhythm of the greatest hits of this decade performed by their original artists. Tickets cost from €39 to €62 and may be reserved online.
Part of the Festival Trajectoires, l’Extraordinaire Destinée de Sarah Bernhardt continues at Théâtre National de Nice. Written by Géraldine Martineau, it tells the story of the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt, who passed away exactly one hundred years ago. Performance takes place at 8 pm tonight in the Salle de la Cuisine. Tickets cost from €5 to €35 and may be reserved online.
Courtesy Gare Croisette
There’s a busy night in store at Gare Croisette tonight. From 6:30 – 8 pm, there is an AFTERWORK : BLIND TEST and prizes to be won courtesy of LE HIVE. This is followed by Stand Up with Bobar and Jamel Comedy Clubs from 8 pm to 9:30 pm. The evening is rounded out with Croisette Live, a DJ set by Coffee237 until midnight.
Tom Baldetti brings his Tome 1 show to the Théâtre Lino Ventura in Nice at 8:30 pm tonight, as part of Les Plages du Rire festival. With a masterful command of improvisation honed in comedy clubs and a constant genuine connection with his audience, Baldetti’s powerful performance and spot-on delivery are truly captivating. Tickets may be reserved online.
– FRIDAY 30th JANUARY –
The Flowrette pop-up shop continues at NEO VogelART LAB in Nice. A floral and poetic world to discover with dried bouquets, paper flowers, a bouquet bar, handcrafted vases, and a huge sale of flowers by the bunch. Free entry. Open from 10 am to 7 pm today.
Courtesy Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur and © Ann Ray – Photographe de la saison 25/26
Kirill Karabits leads the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra and the Nice Opera Chorus in Mozart’s last work La Clémence de Titus (The Clemency of Tito) at the Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur tonight at 8 pm. Tickets cost from €12 to €94 and may be reserved online.
Courtesy Gare Croisette
Tonight at Gare Croisette in Cannes we have a Beauty Market, running from 4 pm to 10 pm (and throughout the weekend). From 6:30 pm to 8 pm, we have Bingo Drag by Wigstock, followed by a drag queen show until 10 pm. Every Friday, it’s Melpote night at Gare Croisette. Tonight we have Soirée Méloa, a night of Baïle Funk and Afropop with DJ La Mélodie. From 10 pm to 2 am.
L’Extraordinaire Destinée de Sarah Bernhardt continues at Théâtre National de Nice. Written by Géraldine Martineau, it tells the story of the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt, who passed away exactly one hundred years ago. Performance takes place at 8 pm tonight in the Salle de la Cuisine. Tickets cost from €5 to €35 and may be reserved online.
– OTHER EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS –
Courtesy Nice Jazz Festival / Ville de Nice
The 2026 Nice Jazz Festival may be six months away (23 – 26 July 2026), but initial ticket sales are now open. Early bird passes costing €120 are available online now, but not for much longer!
Courtesy Ville de Nice
The Carnaval de Nice takes place from 11th February to 1st March, 2026. Ticket sales are now open so be sure to reserve your places asap! Et, vive la Reine!
Courtesy Les Plages Électroniques
Tickets sales are also open for the 20th anniversary edition of Les Plages Électroniques, taking place in Cannes in August next year. You can purchase your festival passes now. Please note that early-bird tickets are sold out.
Courtesy Grimaldi Forum Monaco
The anual summer exhibitions at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco are always something to look forward to. Next summerm 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.
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 the season as does the Théâtre de la Cité in Nice who have a very busy programme.
Courtesy L’Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d’Azur
There are also plenty of excellent exhibitions going on throughout the region, with a number finishing up in the coming days.
Have a great week, wherever you find yourself!
PHOTO CREDITS
- Lead image RIVIERA BUZZ
- All other images/photos as credited
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