Approaching the end of October and the Côte d’Azur is still as busy as ever with another action-packed week ahead!
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, 24th OCTOBER
- 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!
- As part of its Octobre Rose calendar of events, Cagnes-sur-Mer invites residents and friends to join its Grande marche solidaire, taking place at 9 am today from Parc de la Méditerranée. The walk is in partnership with the association Fémin’hymne. Through this day of solidarity, the City aims to highlight a vital message: screening plays a major role in the fight against breast cancer. Providing information, raising awareness, and encouraging everyone to get involved are essential steps toward advancing prevention. Suoport if you can.
Courtesy Saint-Tropez Tourisme
- La grande Braderie de Saint-Tropez continues today, running throughout the weekend from 9 am to 7 pm daily. Come enjoy exceptional deals in a warm and friendly atmosphere!
- The Bibliothèque patrimoniale Romain Gary in Nice presents Les samedis de la recherche : outils et ressources numériques, a digital discovery workshop with your librarians. You will be introduced to the ecosystem of academic resources (digital libraries and open-access databases), finding and utilising the right sources and be introduced to bibliographic management software. Running from 10 am to 11 am. Free admission but registration required.
- The Bibliothèque Louis Nucéra in Nice presents L’IA démystifiée : reprenez le contrôle ! (AI demystified: take back control!) Come and learn about – and practice using – generative artificial intelligence at the library. Free admission, subject to availability of spaces.
- The Cinéma Espace Centre in Cagnes-sur-Mer hosts the Festival Ciné Chouette for young audiences, which runs until 8 November. The full programme for the festival is available on the Cagnes-sur-Mer website.
- The Foire Attractions de Monaco, one of the Principality’s most popular seasonal traditions, is underway, running until 19 November in Port Hercule. The funfair has become a firm fixture in the Principality’s autumn calendar, particularly during the school holidays. A great day or night out for all the family!
- Terravini – Salon authentique des vins et de la gastronomie takes place in the Palais Nikaïa in Nice this weekend. The quality and authenticity of the products offered by its exhibitors are rewarded by the loyalty of the thousands of annual visitors and are highly acclaimed by the press and culinary professionals alike. Open from 10 am to 8 pm today. Download your free invitation online.
- Urban art takes centre stage in Antibes Juan-les-Pins as Festival International d’Art Urbain Coul’Heures d’Automne continues with murals, exhibitions, workshops and live artistic performances. The event runs until 31 October, 2026.
Courtesy Festival International du Film Panafricain
- The 23rd edition of the Festival International du Film Panafricain 2026 is underway at the Espace Miramar and Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, running throughout the weekend. From 9:30 am to midnight daily. Screening / Lecture: €5 (free admission for Cannes residents), Festival Pass: €30. Tickets available online.
- Compagnie Le Quadrant Magique presents UN, DEUX, TROIS BLEUETS ! at 4 pm at Théâtre de la Semeuse in Nice. Deep within a mysterious white mountain, two children, Rémi and Colette, listen to an old woman tell them a story. But when she falls asleep before revealing the ending, they find themselves drawn into a world inhabited by fantastical creatures. Theatre for young audiences. Duration: 45 minutes. Tickets: €8–€12. Presented by the Rencontres Culturelles de la Fondation de Cessole, with the support of the City of Nice.
- Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco presents Spectacle Drôles de poésies avec Chantal Bertrand, Hélène Gastaud, Patrick Mégevand et la complicité de Jacques Burnouf from 5 pm to 6 pm this evening. This poetic performance features around thirty poems that blend humour and lightheartedness – at times with a slightly risqué, though never vulgar, touch. Free admission. Further information available on-site or by calling +377 93 15 29 40
- Bridging heritage and creation, the Ballet de l’Opéra de Nice brings together Jean-Christophe Maillot and Ioannis Mandafounis for a programme that blends poetry with modernity. Tonight’s performance takes place at 8 pm. Tickets may be reserved online, but are selling fast.
Courtesy Panda-Events
- Panda-Events, in collaboration with Le 109 and the Ville de Nice, presents Afroman Radio invites Nickodemus. Afroman Radio celebrates its 25th anniversary – 25 years of skateboarding, board sports, music, and bringing people together. Taking place from 8 pm to 2:30 am at Frigo 16 in Nice. Tickets may be reserved online.
- The Centre Culturel La Providence presents a concert featuring two bands, Dull Boy and One For Jude, an evening of Trip-Hop, Rock, Alternative and Post-Punk. Tickets cost €12 and may be reserved online.
- Dona Flor brings her Dona Flor s’amuse “Happy music for Happy people” show to La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 9 pm tonight. Tickets cost €20 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
SUNDAY, 25th OCTOBER
- Odysséa Cannes takes place this morning from 9 am on Esplanade Pantiero. A run/walk along the seafront, with proceeds donated to local organisations dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. Registrations have closed but do come along and support the participants.
Courtesy Automobile Club de Nice
- The Automobile Club de Nice hosts Cars & Socca on Esplanade Lympia in the Port de Nice, from 9 am to 1 pm today. The car exhibition, featuring supercars and hypercars, classic cars and prestige and collector vehicles, is open to the public, free admission. The socca is being provided for the exhibiting owners – sorry!
- Terravini – Salon authentique des vins et de la gastronomie continues at the Palais Nikaïa in Nice today. The quality and authenticity of the products offered by its exhibitors are rewarded by the loyalty of the thousands of annual visitors and are highly acclaimed by the press and culinary professionals alike. Open from 10 am to 7 pm today. Download your free invitation online.
- The 23rd edition of the Festival International du Film Panafricain 2026 comes to an end at the Espace Miramar and Hôtel Martinez in Cannes today. Screenings start at 11:45 am and the Closing Ceremony takes place at 8 pm. Tickets available online.
- Catch Le Brunch des Frenchy X Casa Blù @ L’Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur in Cagnes-sur-Mer today from midday to 6 pm. Another great day-out is on the cards! Tickets may be reserved online.
- To celebrate Pink October, NICETOILE is organising events throughout the month centred on the theme of “Shine with Creativity.” On the agenda: creative, culinary, and fun workshops to enjoy with family or friends in a warm and supportive atmosphere. Today’s event (the final one in the series) is Atelier LEGO®, running from 2 pm to 6 pm. A fun-filled experience, perfect for builders both young and old. Taking place in La Grande Récré store. 100% of the proceeds from the workshops will be donated to the SOS Cancer du Sein association. Reserve your place online now.
- The Ballet de l’Opéra de Nice brings together Jean-Christophe Maillot and Ioannis Mandafounis for a programme that blends poetry with modernity. This matinee performance is the final one and takes place at 3 pm. Tickets may be reserved online, but are selling very quickly.
- The Orchestre National de Cannes presents Beethoven – Passion at 5 pm this evening at
Théâtre Claude Debussy in Cannes. Featuring Anna Geniushene on piano and Holly Hyun Choe conducting, the programme includes Haydn’s Symphony No. 37 in C major, Hob. I:37, Beethoven’s Concerto for piano and orchestra No. 3 in C minor, op. 37 and Ethel Smyth’s Serenade in D major for orchestra. Tickets may be reserved online.
- Enjoy a Méditation Musicale with a piano recital with Natacha Melkonian at 5 pm this evening at Église Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage in Cannes. In conjunction with the Association des Amis de l’Orgue de Cannes. Free admission, subject to availability of places.
Courtesy OPMC
- The Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo performs this evening under the baton of Lio Kuokman. He will present a programme that features selected works by Bernstein, Barber and Copland. With Randall Goosby on violin. Taking place at Auditorium Rainier III at 6 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
- Catch Jazz Manouche – BARTHALO 4tet at 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, 26th 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.
- 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.
Courtesy Masséna Around the World
- Masséna Around the World will have an exceptional late-opening tonight for the release of A Court Of Splintered Harmony, the highly anticipated sixth book in Sarah J. Maas’ wildly popular fantasy romance book series ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses). The store will be open from one minute to midnight and you are invited to come and join the midnight feast! There will be ACOTAR merch available and loads of tasty treats to keep up energy levels! Entry as always will be free of charge, and if you would like to reserve a copy of the book then don’t hesitate to get in touch with Amy and Amandine.
TUESDAY, 27th OCTOBER
- The Bibliothèque du Port in Nice presents Les écumeurs de livres, a book club with Raphaële, running from 10 am to midday. Come share your favourite reads and literary discoveries over a cup of coffee, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. For adults. Free admission, but you need to register online.
- The Bibliothèque de Saint-Roch in Vieux Nice hosts Au fil des pages, a book club with Sabrina. Come and share your literary discoveries, your favorite reads, and the books you’re excited about. For adults. From 10 am to midday. Free admission, but you need to register online.
Courtesy Médiathèque Caroline
- Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco hosts Picnic Music Live at 12:15 pm today, featuring duo Alma and their brand of pop and soul. Free admission. Further information available on-site or by calling +377 93 15 29 40
- The Bibliothèque Louis Nucéra in Nice presents Du roman à l’écran – Le commerce, une histoire de famille. Screenings with Sabrina with films adapted from literary works. From 3pm to 5 pm. Free admission, subject to availability of spaces.
WEDNESDAY, 28th OCTOBER
- The Médiathèque Noailles in Cannes hosts a morning entitled Ciné-kid and invites your children to a film screening followed by a discussion. Join them for an event exploring the world of cinema. For ages 7 and up. Starting at 10 am and running until midday.
- The Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo performs with pianist Piotr Anderszewski this evening. On the programme we have selected works by Brahms and Beethoven. Taking place at Auditorium Rainier III at 7:30 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
- Stockfish in Nice presents Stockfish Comedy Club by Bobar tonight at 8 pm. Four to five comedians take the stage in succession – established names, rising stars, and future headliners. It’s a moment of total relaxation where you can leave everything else behind, raise a glass, and, above all, have a good laugh! The intimacy of a comedy club, with the energy of a large venue. Tickets may be reserved online.
Courtesy Panda-Events
- Panda-Events and Ville de Nice present LIMSA + ISHA in concert at Théâtre Lino Ventura in Nice. Both rappers for many years, Isha and Limsa d’Aulnay have each built impressive solo careers. Opening act Killian Alaari will set the mood. Doors open 8 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
THURSDAY, 29th OCTOBER
- Come celebrate Halloween early this year in Cannes La Bocca with a festive, family-friendly event in the heart of the neighbourhood. Running from 10:30 am to 5 pm in Place du Marché de La Bocca. Free admission.
- Joelle’s Art Salon Exposition No. 1 concludes at NEO VogelART in Nice today. Open from 2 pm to 7 pm. Free admission.
- Masséna Around The World bookstore in Nice welcomes award-winning author Timothy Jay Smith to the store between 5pm to 7pm this evening, with his new mystery set in post-Soviet era Poland. The Fourth Courier is a fast-paced espionage thriller which opens in 1992 in Warsaw. Open to all, free admission.
- The Baptiste Herbin Trio play La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 9 pm tonight. Tickets cost €20 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
FRIDAY, 30th OCTOBER
Courtesy Ville de Cannes
- Cannes Cinema presents a talk by Olivier Loubes this evening at 6:30 pm in Espace Miramar. Entitled « Cannes 1939, L’origine de Quel Monde ? », it looks at the Cannes Film Festival and asks did the festival we know today truly originate in 1939? Part of the Saison Cannes Cinéma 2026-2027. Free admission.
- Check out La Compil Hits 90’s 2000’s – Halloween Edition taking place Gare Maritime Cannes from 6 pm to 11:30 pm. Another great night-out is on the cards! Tickets may be reserved online.
- Palais Nikaïa in Nice presents Laura Pausini at 8 pm tonight. The first and only Italian artist to win a GRAMMY Award, Pausini announces her grand return to the stage with her 11th world tour: the IO CANTO WORLD TOUR 2026/2027, a new show conceived as a true declaration of love for music and her audience. Tickets available online.
Courtesy Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Tourisme
- The Lions Club of Beaulieu – Beausoleil – Villefranche – St Jean Cap Ferrat and Le Théâtre de Bonne Compagnie present « Pour Le Meilleur et Pour Le Pire », a charity theatre performance in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. It takes place at 8 pm in Salle Charlie Chaplin in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Tickets cost €17 and may be reserved by calling +33 (0)6 88 76 06 27
- La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer presents Guitar Night Vol. 12 with Aurélien Miguel 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 -
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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 © Jameson Farn, all rights reserved
- All other images, photos and videos as credited
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