Summer on Stage in Nice: Theatre, Music and Creative Encounters
Nice lights up this summer with a vibrant lineup of cultural events at the Théâtre Francis-Gag (TFG) and Théâtre Lino-Ventura, where local companies present their latest works before travelling to the Festival d’Avignon. Meanwhile, Éclairage Public, a free multidisciplinary arts festival, takes over the 109 – Pôle de cultures contemporaines.
🎭 PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
🎙️ Revisiting Jeanne d’Arc: Faith, Politics and Identity Collide
“Dissonances Jeanne d’Arc”
📍 Saturday 14 June – 8:00 PM – Théâtre Lino-Ventura
A fictional radio talk show turns into a lively confrontation: a journalist, a politician, a priest, an artist and a mystic debate the real legacy of Jeanne d’Arc.
🕰️ Duration: 1h35 | 👥 All audiences
🎭 Produced by Compagnie du Dire-Dire – Co-produced by CDN Nice Côte d’Azur
📍 168 Boulevard de l’Ariane, Nice | 🚗 Free parking | 🍴 Snack bar on-site
🎤 “Under the Skin of Joséphine Baker”
📍 Saturdays 14 & 21 June – 6:00 PM – Petit Auditorium, TFG
✨ A powerful solo show by Sofia Naït, retracing the life of Joséphine Baker – artist, mother, activist. From her escape from segregation to her rise in Paris, the show blends songs, dance and resistance.
🎭 Produced by Compagnie L’Éveil de Joya
🕰️ Duration: 1h20 | 🎫 €16.50 full – €12.95 reduced
👥 Suitable for all audiences
🎭 Molière Reimagined: “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme” in Masks
📍 Friday 27 June – 8:00 PM – TFG
A festive and colorful version of Molière’s classic comedy, featuring masked performance, acrobatics and exuberant costumes.
🕰️ Duration: 1h30 | 🎫 €15 full – €12 reduced
🎭 Produced by Théâtre du Kronope | 👥 All audiences
🎪 Part of the Nice International Commedia dell’Arte Festival – by La Semeuse
🌟 ÉCLAIRAGE PUBLIC – A Creative Free-for-All
📍 Friday 27 & Saturday 28 June – at Le 109, Route de Turin – Nice
Two days of performances, concerts, exhibitions and live art open to everyone – a celebration of artistic experimentation led by local collectives and companies.
🎨 With: La Station, Le Grain de Sable, Panda Events, Antipodes, Gorgomar, Diva – Le Hublot, and many more
🎉 Free entry | 🍽️ Food & drinks on site | 📍 89 Route de Turin, Nice
🧭 Practical Info
📍 Théâtre Francis-Gag – 4 rue de la Croix, Old Nice
📞 +33 (0)4 92 00 78 50 | ✉️ theatre.fgag@ville-nice.fr
🌐 theatre-francis-gag.org
🚇 Public transport nearby | 🚗 Parking available | ♿ Accessible venue
🔔 Good to Know!
💡 Catch the theatre’s surprise shows by checking the website regularly and following:
📲 Instagram: @theatrefrancisgag_officiel
🎫 Are you between 15 and 20? The Pass Culture lets you discover performances for free – and bring a friend!
