Weekend in Nice: events, shows and exhibitions between August 30 and 31, 2025

The last weekend of August turns Nice into an open-air stage, with sea parties, theatre shows, concerts, and exhibitions in the city’s most iconic venues.

📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025

Boat Party 2025 – Departure from Nice Port
Saturday kicks off with one of the most anticipated events: the Boat Party. Music, drinks, and breathtaking views create a unique experience on board, blending sea vibes and fun.

Myuktoria x Dear Deer – Altherax
The night lights up with electronic sounds and live performances in one of the city’s favorite venues for alternative music lovers.

Theatre shows at Théâtre des Oiseaux (last performance)
Le Prénom and L’Invitation end their run on Saturday. Two witty comedies that brightened Nice’s summer theatre season, ready to bid farewell with their final show.

📅 Sunday, August 31, 2025

Hot Pool Party – Rooftop & Restaurant Mama Shelter
Sunday is all about rooftop vibes: a panoramic pool, DJ sets, and a summer-style party combining relaxation and rhythm in the heart of Nice.

Maraú – Beau Rivage Beach
For sea lovers, Beau Rivage Beach hosts Maraú, an event bringing together music, cocktails, and unforgettable sunsets right on the shoreline.

🎭 Events and exhibitions closing on August 31

The Ocean Race Europe – Stopover in Nice (Nice Port)
Final day to experience the international atmosphere of the legendary regatta, featuring boats, a lively village, and activities celebrating the sea.

Blue Ocean – Immersive Experiences & Exclusive Exhibitions (Nicetoile)
A sensory journey dedicated to the oceans, with interactive and immersive installations.

A Day at the Opera (Nice Côte d’Azur Opera)
The summer season at the Opera concludes with events that brought opera and classical music closer to the general public.

🌊 Exhibitions still ongoing

Nice continues to offer a rich cultural calendar beyond the weekend:

• GIS.L & ISA.M – Galerie Lou Babazouk (until September 7, 2025)

• Les Particules, le conte humain d’une eau qui meurt – Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre (until September 7)

• Matisse Méditerranée(s) – Musée Matisse (until September 8)

• Le théorème de Kutta – Espace à vendre (until September 13)

• Immersive Exhibition “L’Océan de Léa” – Centre des Congrès OcéaNice (until September 14)

• Magnus Hirschfeld en exil – Librairie Vigna (until September 20)

• Nice, du rivage à la mer – Musée Masséna (until September 21)

• De verre et de pierre – Chagall en mosaïque – Musée national Marc Chagall (until September 22)

• La quadrature du cercle – Anne-Laure Wuillai – Palais Lascaris (until September 22)

• Ça dépend… – Théâtre des Oiseaux (until September 24)

• Quand la mer nous parle – Musée d’Archéologie de Cimiez (until September 26)

• Des hommes préhistoriques à la plage – Musée de Préhistoire Terra Amata (until September 28)

• Mers et Mystères – Laurent Ballesta – Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre (until September 28)

• Les reliques de l’écume – Racca Vammerisse – Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret (until September 28)

• Biennale des Arts et de l’Océan – various locations across Nice & Promenade des Anglais (until October 31)

• Au temps du grand-maître Jean-Paul de Lascaris – Palais Lascaris (until November 3)

• Salvador Dalí – Les Divines Créatures – Espace Lympia (until November 23)

• Nissa Briqua – Crypte archéologique – Tour Bellanda (until November 30)

• SUMŌ – Absolute Balance – Musée des Arts Asiatiques (until February 1, 2026)

The weekend of August 30–31, 2025 in Nice is pure energy: Saturday brings theatre and sea parties, Sunday offers rooftop and beach vibes, while art exhibitions and cultural events provide countless alternatives. Whether you’re passionate about nightlife, culture, or the sea, Nice has something special to say goodbye to summer.