L’agenda de la Riviera

French Riviera events, month by month

Editorial guides to the major events of the Côte d'Azur — what each one is, when it happens, how to get there, and what to expect. The agenda rolls forward from today; every guide shows its next confirmed edition.

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Octobre October en ce moment · now

2–9 Octobre October 2026 Nice

Un Festival C'est Trop Court

Nice's annual European short film festival, launched in 2000, screens around 150 works across four competitions each October at venues across the city.

Novembre November

8 Novembre November 2026 Nice

Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes

On Sunday 8 November 2026, around 15,000 runners cover 42 km of coast from Nice's Promenade des Anglais to Cannes' Croisette — France's second-biggest marathon.

18–19 Novembre November 2026 Monaco

Monaco National Day (Fête Nationale)

Monaco's National Day falls on 19 November, with free fireworks over Port Hercule the evening before and a ceremony on Place du Palais. Here is how to plan it.

18–29 Novembre November 2026 Monaco

Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival

The Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival marks its 20th anniversary in 2026, running 18–29 November at the Opéra Garnier, headlined by Gregory Porter and Melody Gardot.

Décembre December

December Nice

Christmas Markets in Nice and Monaco

Nice's Village de Noël, Monaco's Christmas Village on Port Hercule, and Menton's illuminations run late November to early January — how to plan a Riviera trip.

Janvier January

21–24 Janvier January 2027 Monaco

Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo

Each January the Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo opens the WRC season with icy special stages around Gap and a free-to-watch finish at Port Hercule, Monaco.

22–31 Janvier January 2027 Monaco

Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo

The 49th Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo runs 22-31 January 2027, with the world's finest acts competing for the Golden Clown at Fontvieille.

Février February

9–28 Février February 2027 Nice

Carnaval de Nice

The 2027 Carnaval de Nice runs from 9 to 28 February, themed 'Vive l'Amour', with float parades, illuminated corsos and flower battles across Place Masséna.

10–14 Février February 2027 Mandelieu-la-Napoule

Fête du Mimosa Mandelieu

Mandelieu-la-Napoule's Fête du Mimosa runs 10-14 February 2027: flower parades, an illuminated night corso and free seafront viewing amid coastal mimosa blooms.

13–28 Février February 2027 Menton

Fête du Citron

Menton's Fête du Citron runs 13-28 February 2027: giant citrus sculptures and coastal parades in a vivid winter festival 40 minutes from Nice by train.

Mars March

3–28 Mars March 2027 Monaco

Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo

Monte-Carlo's Printemps des Arts runs 3–28 March 2027: classical and contemporary concerts across 20+ venues, from the Opéra to the Grimaldi Forum and beyond.

Avril April

3–11 Avril April 2027 Monaco

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters

Each April the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters brings ATP clay-court tennis to a clifftop club near Monaco — qualifying, main draw, and how to get there from Nice.

Mai May

11–22 Mai May 2027 Cannes

Festival de Cannes

The 80th Festival de Cannes runs 11-22 May 2027, filling Cannes with cinema royalty and red-carpet glamour — what visitors without accreditation can see.

Juin June

June Villefranche-sur-Mer

La Crème Festival

La Crème Festival brings indie electro-pop to Villefranche-sur-Mer each June: evening concerts at the Citadelle Saint-Elme and daytime yoga on the beach.

4–6 Juin June 2027 Monaco

Monaco Grand Prix

The 2027 Monaco Grand Prix runs Friday 4 to Sunday 6 June, Monaco's first Sprint weekend. A practical guide to tickets, the circuit, and travel from Nice.

Juillet July

9–19 Juillet July 2026 Antibes

Août August

A quieter month on the festival calendar — the Riviera's summer has a rhythm of its own. L'été — Summer on the French Riviera: the season guide

Septembre September

22–25 Septembre September 2027 Monaco

Monaco Yacht Show

Each September, the Monaco Yacht Show brings over 120 superyachts and over 500 exhibitors to Port Hercule — Europe's biggest in-water display of luxury vessels.