As we approach the end of July, we say au revoir to the Juilletistes and bienvenue to the Aoûtiens – here’s what awaits you on the Côte d’Azur!
We have another action-packed agenda 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, 25th JULY
- 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 La Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco
- La Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco invites you to join them from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm today at the Stade Nautique Rainier III in Monaco for the 2026 edition of World Drowning Prevention Day. Every year, more than 300,000 people lose their lives to drowning worldwide, the majority of them children. Since 2012, the Foundation has been taking action through its swimming and water safety programmes, which have already benefited more than 2.3 million young people in 45 countries.
- Saint-Laurent-du-Var hosts the 15th edition of the FFBB 3×3 French Open as the final event of the 2026 Beach Sport Festival. Today and tomorrow, the best French teams of the season will gather to compete for the ultimate title. The event boasts new features, 3×3 stars, and a festive atmosphere. All taking place at Plage Cousteau.
- This evening sees the penultimate session of Les Contes d’apéro, taking place outdoors at the Kiosque du TNN on the Promenade du Paillon in Nice at 7 pm. Free admission, subject to availability of places. As part of the Ville de Nice Mon Été à Nice and with the support of Fonds de dotation PTNN.
- Come along to Promenade de la Plage in Cagnes-sur-Mer from 8:30 pm tonight for Promenade en Fête. With five musical stages and free children’s entertainment, fireworks at 10:15 pm. Free admission, all welcome.
- The seventh edition of the Villa Jamel Comedy Club continues at the Villa Rothschild in Cannes. Tickets cost €35 per night and may be reserved online.
- The Festival de Saint-Paul de Vence is underway. Tonight, we have multi-instrumentalist artist Louise Charbonnel taking to the stage of Fondation CAB at 8 pm. Tickets may be reserved online, though are selling out fast.
- La Note Bleue welcomes Brian Jackson back tonight for the second of two performances as part of the Summer Festival programme. He played an essential role in shaping some of Gil Scott-Heron’s most celebrated works. Reserve your table now by calling +377 93 500 502
Courtesy Ville de Menton
- The 77th Festival de Musique, an annual highlight of the Menton summer, gets underway tonight with cellist Gautier Capuçon who performs with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Nice. Tickets may be reserved online.
- Thomas Galliano Trio à 2 sax ! play La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 9 pm tonight. Tickets cost €18 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
- La Ville de Villefranche-sur-Mer invites you to an exceptional evening as part of the Nuits Musicales de la Citadelle, with the Gala des Excellences – Prix Danse Côte d’Azur. Taking place at the Théâtre de Verdure de la Citadelle at 9:30 pm. Free admission, all welcome.
- Monaco Open-Air Cinema continues with a screening of Le Mariage de Monaco. Screening starts at 9:30 pm. Arrive early to secure your place. This is a free screening and places are limited.
Courtesy Mairie de Monaco
- The Mairie de Monaco presents the first of two firework displays over the coming week in Port Hercule. The display tonight takes place at 10 pm and is followed by a DJ set from 10:30 pm to midnight. Free admission and all welcome.
- Why not view the fireworks from the Jardin Exotique in Monaco, which offers a truly unique vantage point? You also have the chance to sample the menu on offer at the Bar du Jardin Exotique. Reservations are required – you may reserve your place by texting +33 6 07 93 69 76. The gardens open at 7:30 pm for the occasion.
SUNDAY, 26th JULY
- The 15th edition of the FFBB 3×3 French Open continues at Plage Cousteau in Saint-Laurent-du-Var today, as part of the 2026 Beach Sport Festival. The best French teams of the season gather to compete for the ultimate title. The event boasts new features, 3×3 stars, and a festive atmosphere.
Courtesy Le Bal des Fous
- Le Bal des Fous returns to terrace of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes from 4 pm to 12:30 am today. The theme is Far West and limited tickets are available online.
- The 77th Festival de Musique in Menton continues this evening with a piano recital with Duo Jatekok. Tickets may be reserved online.
- The 7th edition of Les Contes d’apéro conclude tonight. Taking place outdoors at the Kiosque du TNN on the Promenade du Paillon in Nice at 7 pm. Free admission, subject to availability of places. As part of the Ville de Nice Mon Été à Nice and with the support of Fonds de dotation PTNN.
- The seventh edition of the Villa Jamel Comedy Club concludes tonight at the gardens of the Villa Rothschild in Cannes. Tickets cost €35 per night and may be reserved online.
- The Hôtel Belles Rives Summer Ciné Club continues this evening with a screening of Casino Royale. Reservations by email: info@bellesrives.com
- The 2026 Monte-Carlo Summer Festival continues tonight with An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories at the Sporting Monte-Carlo. This dîner-spectacle takes place at the Salle des Étoiles, with the dinner starting at 8:30 pm and the show at 10:30 pm. Tickets cost from €420 and may be reserved online. Concert-only tickets also available.
- Jazz Manouche – BARTHALO 4tet play La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer at 8 pm tonight. Tickets cost €18 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
- The annual Concerts au Palais Princier continue in the Cour d’Honneur of the palace in Monaco. Tonight pianist Martha Argerich is the soloist and she plays Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto in C major. Charles Dutoit conducts, with soprano Alexandra Marcellier. The concert starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets have sold out but there is a waiting list. Please call +377 92 00 13 70
- More from the Monaco Open-Air Cinema tonight with a screening of Vaiana (Moana). Screening starts at 9:30 pm. Arrive early to secure your place.
– HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK –
MONDAY, 27th JULY
- 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.
- More from the 77th Festival de Musique in Menton this evening with a Concert des Lauréats de la Fondation Gautier Capuçon at 6 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
- 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 Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
- The Nocturnes de la Villa series continues at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild at 8 pm. Tonight features Malandain Ballet Biarritz and tickets may be reserved online.
- The Festival de Saint-Paul de Vence continues tonight with pianist Benjamin Grosvenor performing at Place de la Courtine at 9 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
- More from Monaco Open-Air Cinema tonight with a screening of L’Odyssée (The Odyssey). Screening starts at 9:30 pm. Arrive early to secure your place.
- Ciné Quartier continues in Cannes tonight with a screening of Project Hail Mary (Projet Dernière Chance) at 10 pm at Esplanade Pantiero. Free admission, subject to availability of places.
TUESDAY, 28th JULY
- Running until this Friday, 31 July, BELAPREM transforms the outdoor space at Le 109 in Nice into a free, open-air, hybrid space where everyone feels welcome. Tuesdays feature La Mescla – Archipelagos in Motion. Free admission, doors open 5:30 pm.
Courtesy Nice Classic Festival
- The Nice Classic Festival continues in the spectacular setting of the Monastère de Cimiez. Tonight’s performance is Cordes En Miroir – Résonances Croisées, taking place at 8 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
- More from the Nocturnes de la Villa series at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild tonight with Iris Daverio & Jean-Paul Gasparian. Tickets may be reserved online.
- The 77th Festival de Musique in Menton continues this evening with a 9 pm concert featuring Neïma Naouri, Pablo Campos and The Amazing Keystone Big Band. Tickets may be reserved online.
- More from the Festival de Saint-Paul de Vence tonight with the Marion Rampal Quintet performing at Fondation Maeght (Labyrinthe Miró) at 9 pm. Tickets may be reserved online, though are selling out fast.
- The Festival du Fort Antoine concludes tonight with the vocal quartet A Bocca Chiusa performing at 9:30 pm. Tickets are no longer available online but you can contact the organisers by emailing fortantoine@gouv.mc to check if there is a waiting list in place.
- Monaco Open-Air Cinema continues with a screening of Minions & Monsters (Des Minions et des monstres). Screening starts at 9:30 pm. Arrive early to secure your place.
WEDNESDAY, 29th JULY
- This is the final week of the month-long BELAPREM festival which transforms the outdoor space at Le 109 in Nice into a free, open-air, hybrid space where everyone feels welcome. Wednesdays feature Techno – Bounce as La Platurne takes over the venue with a fast-paced, modern, and fresh electronic music lineup. Free admission, doors open 5:30 pm.
- The Nice Classic Festival continues at the Monastère de Cimiez. Tonight’s performance is Élégances d’Avant-Garde – Le Sacre Du Printemps, taking place at 8 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
Courtesy Festival Saint-Paul-de-Vence
- The Festival de Saint-Paul de Vence concludes tonight with Christian Tetzlaff, violin and Kiveli Dörken on piano, performing at Place de la Courtine at 9 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
- The 77th Festival de Musique in Menton continues this evening with a concert at 9 pm featuring Nicolas Altstaedt, Ensemble Jupiter and Thomas Dunford. Tickets may be reserved online.
- The Cinémathèque de Nice once again presents a series of open-air screenings in the Port de Nice. Tonight we have Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Les Hommes préfèrent les Blondes). Screening starts at 9:30 pm, free admission subject to availability of places.
- Monaco Open-Air Cinema continues with a screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Screening starts at 9:30 pm. Arrive early to secure your place.
THURSDAY, 30th JULY
- The Médiathèque Caroline in Monaco hosts a screening of the movie Les Musiciens by Grégory Magne (2025) as part of the Ciné d’été series at 3 pm. Free entry. Further information available on site or by calling +377 93 15 29 40.
- The penultimate event of the 2026 BELAPREM festival, an event that transforms the outdoor space at Le 109 in Nice into a free, open-air, hybrid space where everyone feels welcome. Thursdays feature Funk – Hip-hop – Brazil by Twelty where styles freely intersect. Free admission, doors open 5:30 pm.
- Throughout July and August, experience Les Jeudis du Suquet, 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. There will also be special offers from the restaurants on rue du Pré. Running from 6 pm to 10 pm, free admission.
Courtesy Ville de Menton / Office de Tourisme
- Young pianists selected from the most prestigious international piano competitions will tackle the concerto format as part of the 77th Festival de Musique in Menton. Tickets may be reserved online.
- More from Jazz’Art Lympia tonight with Luz Do Samba. Taking place on the roof terrace of Espace Culturel Départemental Lympia in the Port de Nice. Doors open 7 pm, free admission.
- The Nice Classic Festival continues at the Monastère de Cimiez. Tonight’s performance is Petite Chronique d’Anna Magdalena Bach, taking place at 8 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
- The summer season of Les rendez-vous cinéma du Maybourne Riviera x Food Fiction continues tonight with a screening of Forrest Gump. Tickets may be reserved online. Doors open 7 pm, screening starts 8:30 pm.
- Hôtel Amour Nice hosts the Festival Plage Amour, a series of concerts and DJ sets under the stars, with the sunset over the Mediterranean as a backdrop. Tonight we have Feu! Chatterton taking to the stage from 7 pm. Let yourself be swept away by their energy! Tickets may be purchased online.
- Carlos G. Lopes plays La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer tonight at 9 pm. Tickets cost €18 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
Courtesy Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
- Slovak conductor Juraj Valčuha leads the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo in tonight’s Concert au Palais Princier in Monaco. The performance features violinist Sayaka Shoji. Tickets may be reserved online.
- Monaco Open-Air Cinema continues tonight with a screening of L’Odyssée (The Odyssey). Screening starts at 9:30 pm. Arrive early to secure your place.
FRIDAY, 31st JULY
- Join Food Fiction for the second night of Ciné Coupole at the Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur in Nice. There are two movie screenings today at 4 pm (ET) and 20:30 pm (Interstellar). Tickets may be reserved online.
- The final night of BELAPREM which transforms the outdoor space at Le 109 in Nice into a free, open-air, hybrid space where everyone feels welcome. Tonight features Salsa – Bachata – Reggaeton by Latin Addict, closing out the festival with its ZONA DE PERREO party. Free admission, doors open 5:30 pm.
- Join Fanny Azzuro on piano and dancer Popaul Amisi for a concert entitled Rhapsody : Jazz, Swing & Tango. Featuring selected works by George Gershwin, Nikolai Kapustin and Astor Piazzolla. Part of the 77th Festival de Musique in Menton. Tickets may be reserved online.
Courtesy Afroman Radio Cinquecento Tour
- The Afroman Radio Cinquecento Tour continues tonight at Place des Vignerons de Bellet at 7 pm. Enjoy an evening with Afroman Radio DJ Set – Sound System, with Julien Perez on live sax. Free admission. Come with family, friends or alone to celebrate summer to the rhythm of Brazilian, Italian and tropical sounds.
- The Nice Classic Festival continues at the Monastère de Cimiez. Tonight’s performance features Orchestre Philharmonique de Nice, and takes place at 8 pm. Tickets may be reserved online.
- The 2026 Monte-Carlo Summer Festival continues tonight with Vanessa Paradis in concert at the Salle Garnier in the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Tickets cost €120 and may be reserved online.
- The 9th edition of Les Nuits Dime On, the signature summer music festival at Hôtel Cap Estel, continues tonight with James Emmanuel. Reservations can be made via Hôtel Cap Estel’s online booking platform, with demand expected to be high throughout the summer season.
- The Jazz au Château festival continues in Haut-de-Cagnes (Cagnes-sur-Mer), taking place every Friday night until September 11, 2026. Tonight we have Swinguys. Please note that there is a free shuttle bus (the No. 44) available from the central bus station.
- La Trinquette Jazz Club in Villefranche-sur-Mer hosts Guitar Night Vol. 9 with Oliver Giraudo tonight at 9 pm. Tickets cost €18 (concessions available) and may be reserved online.
- La Note Bleue welcomes Flexie Muiso & Rom D Collective tonight as part of the Summer Festival programme. The English singer of Nigerian origin left a lasting impression on the venue, and his comeback carries a sense of unfinished business. Reserve your table now by calling +377 93 500 502
- More from the Monaco Open-Air Cinema with a screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Screening starts at 9:30 pm. Arrive early to secure your place.
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- OTHER EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS -
Courtesy Département des Alpes-Maritimes
The 31st edition of the flagship cultural event of the Alpes-Maritimes. Les Soirées Estivales, is underway, running until 31 August. There is an eclectic lineup on offer that presents longtime favourites alongside new talents. Free admission to all events.
Courtesy Mairie de Monaco
This summer, the Mairie de Monaco has laid on a wide range of family activities at Port Hercule and Larvotto. These iconic locations in the Principality are transformed into leisure spaces for all ages, with games, entertainment, and food stalls to help you make the most of the summer season. Summer at Larvotto: July 3 to August 16 - trampoline, duck fishing, Iris photo booth, braiding, temporary tattoos, hot dog stand, and shaded area | Summer at Port Hercule: July 10 to August 9 - Sports activities, children's games, and food stalls. Hours: 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Food stalls: 11:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Video via CannesWebTV on YouTube
The Nocturnes Cannoises 2026 are back, running from 7 pm to midnight. During the months of July and August, the Cannes night markets offer a picturesque and attractive craft market where local produce and decorative objects blend well with the mildness of summer evenings. The markets take place on Tuesday evenings at Esplanade Pantiero, Wednesday evenings at Place du marché de Cannes La Bocca, and Thursday evenings at Boulevard Jean Hibert. Free admission to all markets.
Courtesy Jazz Sous La Lune Festival
Jazz Sous La Lune Festival takes place on 29 August, 2026. Enjoy an unforgettable summer evening beneath the stars at the enchanting Abbaye de La Colle-sur-Loup. Created by Maiart, this elegant open-air event combines live jazz, Riviera charm and a spectacular historic setting for a memorable night of music and fine dining. Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of champagne, a truffle and foie gras tasting, and access to a curated cheese bar by LeChat Noble, specially selected to complement the evening’s performances. On the programme – a live jazz concert featuring Luana Toader and her band with special guest artists, and a spectacular Michael Jackson Tribute Show, followed by a DJ set to round off the night. A special Jazz Menu will be served in the abbey gardens (advance reservation required by emailing lechatnoble@cheflechat.fr). A cocktail and wine bar will also be available on site. Tickets cost €65 for the evening and may be reserved online.
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Courtesy Ville de Villefranche-sur-Mer
More outdoor cinema, this time in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Check out the programme above and on the website. Admission is only €6 per screening but please note that only cash or cheques will be accepted. Screenings take place at 9:30 pm each night in the Citadelle.
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.
Courtesy Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur
Les Nuits d'Été are underway at the Hippodrome de la Côte d’Azur, running until 22 August. With a summer of trot racing on the cards, there is also plenty to do with restaurants on site and themed evening throughout the summer, firework displays, night markets and more!
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 Cannes
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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