Nice Weekend Events Guide (June 20–21, 2026)

The weekend of June 20–21, 2026 in Nice, France, offers a rich cultural program including theatre performances, concerts, opera, conferences, and long-running exhibitions. Below is a complete guide to all events taking place in the city.

🎭 Theatre & Performances

Toc Toc

• Dates: June 19–21, 2026
• Location: Nice (theatres across the city)
• Category: Comedy theatre
• Description: A humorous play exploring obsessive-compulsive disorders through eccentric characters waiting in a medical office. Fast-paced, witty and widely popular.

Les Bonobos

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Theatre
• Description: A contemporary play using bonobos as a metaphor for human relationships and modern social dynamics.

Princesses en détresse

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Theatre
• Description: A modern reinterpretation of classic fairy tales featuring strong, unconventional female characters.

Burlingue

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Comedy performance
• Description: A surreal and rhythmic comedy blending physical theatre and absurd humor.

Cuisine et dépendances

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Theatre
• Description: A contemporary classic set during a dinner among friends where tensions and hidden truths emerge.

Pays Bonheur

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Theatre
• Description: A poetic performance reflecting on happiness and modern society.

🎶 Concerts & Music

L’Heure Espagnole – Chants et danses d’Espagne et d’Amérique latine

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Classical concert
• Description: A musical journey through Spanish and Latin American songs and dances performed by orchestra and soloists.

Escale Lyrique

• Date: June 21, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Opera / Classical concert
• Description: An evening dedicated to opera featuring famous arias performed by international artists.

🎓 Conference

Perchement et habitats fortifiés dans le territoire de la Cité de Fréjus

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Historical conference
• Description: An academic talk exploring fortified settlements in the early Middle Ages in the Fréjus region.

🎭 Opera

Un monde ensemble

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Opera
• Description: A contemporary opera combining music and visual storytelling in a collective narrative experience.

🎨 Exhibitions in Nice

Vikings: The Odyssey to the Ends of the World – Immersive Cities

• Until: August 30, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Historical exhibition
• Description: An immersive experience dedicated to Viking culture and exploration.

Poetry Made at Home (Poésie fait maison)

• Until: June 20, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Exhibition
• Description: A contemporary poetry exhibition celebrating creative literary expression.

Wonders and Curiosities of the Palais Lascaris

• Until: January 2027
• Location: Nice
• Category: Exhibition
• Description: A collection of historical musical instruments and art objects.

André, Jean and the Others

• Until: July 31, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Exhibition
• Description: An artistic journey through masters and students of modern art.

Chagall at Work – Exceptional Loan at the Museum

• Until: September 21, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Painting exhibition
• Description: A special exhibition dedicated to Marc Chagall and rare museum loans.

Africa Pop

• Until: October 18, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Contemporary art exhibition
• Description: A vibrant showcase of African pop and modern art.

Mathieu Forget Exhibition

• Until: September 27, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Photography exhibition
• Description: A contemporary photographic exhibition blending sport, movement and art.

Henri Matisse – Yves Saint Laurent: “Beauty, Fashion and Happiness”

• Until: September 28, 2026
• Location: Nice
• Category: Art & Fashion exhibition
• Description: A dialogue between visual art and fashion inspired by Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent.

From Stage to Canvas

• June 19, 2026 – April 4, 2027
• Location: Nice
• Category: Painting exhibition
• Description: Artists and socialites of the Belle Époque between theatre and painting.