Weekend Events in Nice – 11th and 12th October 2025

Weekend in Nice: Between Shows, Exhibitions and Traditions

The vibrant heart of the French Riviera, Nice perfectly combines elegance and vitality. Every weekend becomes an invitation to discover its many facets — artistic and intellectual, festive and convivial, as well as its connection with nature and wellbeing.
The weekend of October 11 and 12, 2025, promises to be particularly rich, offering a program that ranges from music to theatre, from art exhibitions to outdoor events, and from multicultural festivals to major autumn shows.

Saturday, October 11: Theatre, Music, and World Cultures

Saturday opens with a series of events showcasing the city’s cosmopolitan and creative energy.

At Espace Magnan, the Happy India Festival continues until October 19, celebrating Indian culture through film, dance, and traditional cuisine. The same venue also hosts À la poursuite des pierres précieuses, an interactive and educational workshop for younger audiences.

Contemporary art lovers can explore Sèves, the solo exhibition by Jérémy Griffaud at Espace à vendre, as well as his Carte blanche project on view until November 29 — an introspective journey through material and poetic compositions.

At La Maïoun dou Rai, Une fête aux couleurs du Sénégal brings the warmth of Africa to Nice with music, dance, and culinary delights.

Theatre fans can choose from a wide array of performances:

• Le médecin malgré lui at Théâtre l’Alphabet, a lively reimagining of Molière’s classic,

• Jupe courte et conséquences at Théâtre Nice Saleya,

• On est pas bien là – DIDOU at Théâtre de La Tour, a humorous take on everyday life,

• Contexte by Akim Omiri at Théâtre de la Cité, blending comedy and reflection.

For those in the mood for laughter, Metro, boulot, Lego at Café-Théâtre Le Bouff’Scène and Hôtel Parasite at Théâtre Francis Gag offer sharp and witty humor.

The evening comes alive with music: Nadau brings Occitan folk energy to the Palais Nikaïa, while Keziah Jones electrifies Théâtre Lino Ventura with his signature “blufunk” style — a fusion of groove, soul, and African rhythms. At Stockfish, Casa Shiro performs an atmospheric set of minimalist electronic sounds.

Meanwhile, at the Casino du Palais de la Méditerranée, comedian David Voinson delivers his fresh and sharp humor for a night of laughter and lightness.

Sunday, October 12: Music, Theatre and Community Spirit

Sunday begins on a musical note with the Accrorgue d’Octobre Concerts at Église Saint-Paul, celebrating the majesty of the organ and the beauty of sacred music.

At the Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur, Cuivre en trombe showcases the brilliance and power of brass instruments, while theatre lovers can enjoy Je préfère qu’on reste amis at Théâtre Bellecour, a witty romantic comedy full of charm.

The Théâtre l’Alphabet presents a double feature — Réveillon à la morgue and Galère, mystère… presbytère ! — two plays filled with dark humor and quirky twists.
At the Casino Nice Palais de la Méditerranée, Sept scènes de ménage offers a comic exploration of love and everyday relationships, while at the Palais Nikaïa, Jok’Air takes the stage with a high-energy concert blending rap and soul.

Gaming enthusiasts won’t want to miss EVO France 2025 at the Palais des Expositions, running through Sunday, which gathers the best of esports and digital culture.
Meanwhile, the Centre Culturel La Providence presents Derrière la porte — a poetic and immersive theatre experience running all weekend.

Exhibitions and Permanent Events

The weekend is also enriched by a host of long-term exhibitions.
At the Musée Matisse, Henri Matisse. Chemin de Croix – Dessiner la Passion (until January 19, 2026) reveals the artist’s spiritual side.
The Palais Lascaris hosts Les Orients Perdus de Jacques Ferrandez (until January 12, 2026), an illustrated journey through the Mediterranean and the East.
At Espace Lympia, Salvador Dalí – Les Divines Créatures (until November 23) explores surrealist fantasy, while the Musée des Arts Asiatiques presents SUMŌ – Équilibre absolu (until February 1, 2026), celebrating the balance and discipline of the sumo tradition.

The Biennale des Arts et de l’Océan (until October 31) focuses on the ocean as a source of inspiration and ecological reflection, while Le 109 hosts both the NUMA Festival and L’Image Satellite 2025, confirming its role as Nice’s hub for contemporary creativity.

A Mosaic of Experiences

Between concerts, exhibitions, markets and festivals, the weekend of October 11–12, 2025, offers a colorful glimpse into Nice’s soul — elegant yet joyful, artistic yet down-to-earth.
Living these two days means embracing the true spirit of the Côte d’Azur: a city where art, music and Mediterranean conviviality come together in perfect harmony.