The Best Weekend Events on November 8th and 9th, 2025 on the French Riviera
Discover the Weekend Events on the French Riviera
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 November 2025
In the heart of autumn, the French Riviera turns into an open-air stage. Between the sea and the hills, charming villages and iconic cities welcome an exciting weekend filled with culture, well-being, sport and tradition.
From Cannes to Menton, passing through Antibes, Nice, Monte-Carlo and the inland towns, every place tells its own story of Mediterranean magic.
🌴 CANNES – Between Cinema, Sport and Well-being
The weekend begins in the capital of glamour, where culture and sport meet under the Riviera sun.
On both Saturday and Sunday, the Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice–Cannes takes runners on a spectacular seaside route connecting two jewels of the Côte d’Azur.
In the evening, the Quatuor de violoncelles offers a refined concert of passion and harmony, while art lovers can admire the poetic installations of Jean-Michel Othoniel, whose glass sculptures shimmer like jewels along the Croisette.
🏰 ANTIBES – Art, Acrobatics and Local Flavours
In Antibes, the weekend takes on the warm colours of tradition with the Fête des Châtaignes, a celebration of chestnuts, music and craftsmanship.
The Repair Café invites visitors to rediscover the joy of repairing and reusing objects, while the Fête foraine lights up the town with rides, laughter and local street food.
🎨 NICE – Culture, Music and Tradition
Nice becomes the cultural heart of the Riviera.
The Explorimages Festival pays tribute to nature and the art of storytelling through photography and film, while the Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur enchants audiences with Tchaikovsky’s timeless melodies.
Meanwhile, the city welcomes thousands of runners from the Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes, turning the Promenade des Anglais into a joyful parade of energy and colour.
🌊 MENTON – Sea, Well-being and Sustainability
Further east, Menton invites visitors to slow down and savour life by the sea.
The 92nd Lemon Festival® transforms the town into a garden of colours and scents, where citrus becomes art.
At the Casino Barrière, the Gourmet Dinner offers a blend of haute cuisine and seaside elegance.
Don’t miss the Jean Cocteau Museum – Le Bastion, where the master’s drawings and ceramics reveal the poetic soul of the Riviera.
💎 MONTE-CARLO – Elegance, Spectacle and Spirituality
In the Principality, the weekend celebrates both style and community.
On Saturday, the Munegu Repair Café combines sustainability with chic, while Sunday honours tradition with the Patronal Feast of Saint-Charles Parish, a moment of faith and unity in Monaco.
The 2025–2026 Monte-Carlo Opera Season continues with world-class performances that combine musical excellence and scenic beauty.
⛰️ THE HINTERLAND – Tradition and Creativity
Beyond the coast, the inland villages offer a weekend rich in authenticity.
In Vence, the Salon Éco Habitat 2025 (Saturday 8 November) showcases sustainable living and eco-friendly innovation.
In Cagnes-sur-Mer, the Children’s Film Festival (until Sunday 9 November) delights young audiences with screenings and creative workshops.
In Isola, music fills the mountain air with the 28th edition of Jazz sous les Bigaradiers, while nearby La Gaude extends the celebration until Monday 10 November with concerts and jam sessions under the orange trees.
🌅 A Weekend between Sea, Art and Tradition
From the glamour of Monte-Carlo to the spirituality of Nice, from the creativity of Cannes to the authenticity of the inland villages, the French Riviera remains a mosaic of emotions and experiences.
This November weekend is an invitation to live the Mediterranean with all your senses — to breathe the sea, taste tradition, and be inspired by art and energy in one of the most enchanting corners of Europe.
