
Antibes, the Autumn of the Senses: art, music and traditions between sea and memory
In Antibes, autumn is far more than a season—it becomes a true sensory journey. Warm colours, enveloping scents and the soft atmosphere of shorter days transform the city into an open-air stage. Between November and December 2025, both residents and visitors are invited to explore a rich programme of events: art, music, theatre, sport, culture and traditions come together to create a vibrant mosaic that blends memory with modernity.
The Christmas holidays bring a wide range of activities for all ages: until 4 January 2026, museums and cultural venues across the city offer visits and workshops for the Vacances de Noël, special initiatives that enliven the festive period. La Casemate Comte hosts the exhibition “Naelys, l’art d’être unique” until the end of the year, while La Casemate 19 welcomes “L’émaux-tion et l’éclat de verre”, a journey through the art of enamel and glass rich in reflections and nuances.
Meanwhile, the Médiathèque Albert Camus devotes a full week to artificial intelligence with the Semaine de l’IA, running until 6 December. The 24th edition of “Solidar’livres”, open until 7 December at the Fort Carré, combines culture and solidarity through books and charitable activities. Theatre lovers can enjoy “Happy Hour” at the Théâtre du Tribunal and “Pyjama pour six” at Théâtre Antibea, both running through early December.
On Saturday 6 December, Antibes and Juan-les-Pins join the Téléthon in Place des Martyrs de la Résistance, reinforcing the city’s strong commitment to solidarity. The following day, 7 December, the Jardin Cerutti Workshops return with activities dedicated to urban greenery, while Théâtre Antibea hosts the event for the World AIDS Day.
The cultural scene is further enriched by exhibitions celebrating the city’s history and memory. La Casemate continues to present “Retour sur le tourisme: une histoire d’images” until 6 December, a fascinating journey through vintage postcards and photographs tracing the origins of tourism in Antibes. At the Municipal Archives, the exhibition “Passe/Présent, mes improbables photos”, open until 19 December, offers a poetic reflection on the evocative power of images.
History and archaeology enthusiasts will not be disappointed: the Musée de la Carte Postale showcases the exhibition “Leurs majestés: homard et langouste”, running until 21 January 2026, dedicated to two noble protagonists of the marine world—lobster and crayfish. The Musée d’Archéologie displays “L’objet du moment: la tablette en plomb d’Antipolis” until 1 March 2026, featuring rare ancient artefacts, including a lead tablet from Antipolis.
During this season, practical activities also abound: creative workshops and sustainability projects strengthen the bond between residents and their territory, encouraging everyone to take part in the cultural life of the city.
Antibes, with its unique blend of tradition and innovation, invites visitors to experience the city slowly and attentively. Autumn becomes an opportunity to reflect on time, memory and the future, surrounded by the scent of the sea, roasted chestnuts, Mediterranean music and poetry. Every event becomes a moment of discovery and sharing.
With its rich and varied cultural programme, Antibes confirms itself as a destination capable of moving and inspiring, offering an authentic immersion into the colours, sounds and flavours of the season.