July in Antibes: Music, Theatre, and Guided Tours Between Art, Sea, and Culture

In the heart of summer, Antibes and Juan-les-Pins offer a vibrant and diverse cultural programme for locals and visitors of all ages. Open-air concerts, guided tours, exhibitions, theatre, fireworks, and more: here are the must-see events for July 2025.

🎶 Major Music Festivals at Pinède Gould

• Big Reggae Festival – July 3
  Enjoy a festive night with hypnotic rhythms from Danakil, Groundation, Third World, and Mortimer.

• Rock’n’rolla – July 5
  A tribute to the great legends: Depeche Mode, Supertramp, U2, and the French pop-rock band Nosonic.

• Jazz à Juan – July 10 to 20
  For its 64th edition, this iconic festival celebrates jazz legends and emerging talent in the magical setting of the Pinède Gould.

• Ammin’Summer Session – July 10 to 21 at 7:15 p.m.
  Free concerts featuring the new wave of inventive and talented young jazz musicians.

• Summer Marching Band – July 22 to August 14
  Eight festive evenings in the streets of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, blending New Orleans jazz and funky, contemporary vibes.

🎇 Special Events

• Fireworks: July 13 in Antibes and July 14 in Juan-les-Pins
  The sky lights up with dazzling fireworks to mark Bastille Day – a delight for all ages.

• World Footvolley Championship – July 25 to 27
  Sixteen of the world’s best teams compete at Pinède Gould. Free entry, with semi-finals and finals on Sunday at 4 p.m.

🎭 Theatre, Performances & Cultural Highlights

• Fabrice Luchini reads Victor Hugo – July 15–17, Théâtre Anthéa
  A poetic tribute to one of France’s literary giants by a master performer.

• Pia and the Magic Star – July 12 & 13, Théâtre Le Tribunal
  A whimsical show for the whole family.

• Summer workshops & evening theatre – Théâtre Antibéa

  • July 7–11: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Abridged”

  • July 28–August 1: “Souchon et Voulzy”

  • July 17–20 & 24–27: “Les murs ont des oreilles” – every evening at 9 p.m.



• Live music & cabaret evenings

  • July 2: Harmonie Antiboise – Place Marijol

  • July 5: Cabaret night – Fort Carré

  • July 7: Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra – Music Kiosk, Antibes

🖼️ Exhibitions & Art Shows

• “Chimères” – until July 25, Transartcafé

• “Silence jazz & lumière” – until July 28, Palais des Congrès

• “Jazz Emotions” – until September 30, Hôtel Marriott

• Family exhibitions:

  • “Nico and Ouistiti Explore the Ocean Depths” – until August 30

  • “Object of the Month: Apulian Thymiaterion” – until August 31

  • “The Typographer” – until August 31

• Modern & contemporary art:

  • “Inner Landscapes” – until September 26

  • “Dickie in Antibes” – until September 28

  • Tribute to Arman & Exhibition by Bernar Venet – until September 28, Picasso Museum

    

👣 Guided Tours & Experiences

• Old Antibes (in French) – July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Old Antibes (in English) – July 9, 16, 23, 30

• Juan-les-Pins: From Belle Époque to the Roaring Twenties – July 7, 21, 28

• Gourmet Food Tour – July 4, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Coastal Path Walk – July 25

• Street Art in Antibes – July 18

• Discover Local Arts & Crafts – July 4 & 18 (4–6:30 p.m.)

🎨 Workshops & Events at Fort Carré

• July 9: “Soldiers to Sketch”

• July 16: “Exquisite Corpse”

• July 30: “Funny Photomontages”

• July 11: “Crazy Sports!” – Albert Camus Media Library

• July 23: Presentation of the 34th Sacred Art Festival – Saint-Bernardin Chapel

📌 The full programme is available at local tourist offices and on the Ville d’Antibes website.