Antibes Marching Band Festival 2026: Music, Parades and Live Shows for Easter Weekend

The Easter weekend marks the official start of the tourist season in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, and in 2026 the French Riviera once again comes alive with one of spring’s most anticipated events: the Marching Band Festival.

Taking place on April 4 and 5, 2026, this vibrant event transforms the streets into an open-air stage filled with live music, colorful parades, and street entertainment.

A unique international street music festival

For two days, the historic center of Antibes and the seaside promenade of Juan-les-Pins will host seven international marching bands, each made up of 7 to 14 musicians.

These dynamic performances will move throughout the city, engaging the public with interactive shows, festive rhythms, and high-energy parades.

Saturday program: concerts in the old town and grand parade

On Saturday morning (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM), live performances will take place at some of the most iconic locations in Antibes:

• Place Nationale
• Marché Provençal di Antibes
• Porte Marine
• Place Mariejol
• near the Musée Picasso d’Antibes

Performances will also take place in Juan-les-Pins, including:

• Carrefour Hemingway
• Petite Pinède
• Café de la Plage

In the afternoon (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM), the highlight of the day is the grand parade starting from the Musée Archéologique d’Antibes and ending at Place Guynemer.

Sunday program: street concerts and final parade

On Sunday, April 5, concerts continue from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM across both cities.

In Antibes, performances will be held at:

• Place des Martyrs de la Résistance
• Place Nationale
• the city walls (remparts)

In Juan-les-Pins, music will animate key locations such as:

• Avenue Georges Gallice
• Boulevard Wilson
• Rond Point Courbet
• Rond Point Saint-Honorat
• Promenade du Soleil

The festival concludes with a final parade (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM), starting from the Palais des Congrès de Juan-les-Pins and looping through the main streets and seafront.

A must-see spring event on the French Riviera

The Marching Band Festival is one of the top spring events on the French Riviera, combining live music, tourism, and entertainment.

A perfect opportunity to enjoy a festive weekend and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins at the start of the season.