Antibes Comes Alive in November: Between Art, Theatre and Tradition

Even in November, Antibes – Juan-les-Pins remains one of the liveliest towns on the French Riviera. From contemporary art exhibitions to theatre performances, concerts, festivals, and guided tours, the autumn calendar promises a month filled with culture, curiosity, and entertainment.

Innovation and talent

On November 6, the Azurarena hosts Talent in Tech, an event dedicated to digital professions and new technologies. Conferences, job-dating sessions, workshops, and meetings with companies and schools will provide an exclusive look at the latest industry trends.

Music and young promises

The Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Arts of Antibes, in partnership with the Tourist Office, presents two evenings of “Carte Blanche – Jeunes Talents”:

• November 15: piano recital with Allan D’Orlan de Polignac

• November 29: flute and piano duo with Victoria Bianchini and Alma Ambrosini-Santamaria
  Two concerts highlighting the new generation of artists, symbolising a city that looks toward the future while embracing its cultural roots.

Festivities and community events

In the heart of town, the traditional Chestnut Festival of Safranier (November 8) brings the warm scents and conviviality of autumn.
Other events include the Repair Café (November 8 & 22), blood donation drives (November 14 & 15), and the funfair on the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs (until November 11).
Sports lovers can join the Urban Trail d’Antibes (November 23), a dynamic route through the city’s historic and coastal landscapes.

Literature, art and performance

The Youth Book Fair (November 15–16) returns to the Palais des Congrès, followed by the Wedding Fair (November 22–23).
The month concludes with the Great Night of Martial Arts (November 29), an event blending sport, performance, and Eastern culture.

Theatre for every taste

Antibes’ theatres present an exceptional programme:

• At Anthéa – Antipolis Théâtre d’Antibes, major classics and contemporary dance pieces, from Le Misanthrope to Les Liaisons Dangereuses, share the stage with the renowned Peeping Tom company, known for its hyperrealistic aesthetics.

• At Théâtre Le Tribunal, the season features comedies and dramas such as C’est pas gagné!, Patate, and La vie n’est pas un conte de fée.

• The Antibéa Théâtre showcases contemporary creations, including Dom Juan, Les Démons, and Ekphrasis ou le mécanisme d’Anticythère.

Exhibitions and art routes

Museums and galleries host a rich selection of exhibitions through the winter:

• Hommage à Arman and works by Bernar Venet at the Musée Picasso (until January 4, 2026)

• La mer, la nuit and Architectures at the Médiathèque A. Camus

• Past – Present in Old Antibes, and Homard et Langouste at the Musée de la Carte Postale

Each exhibition offers a journey through history, memory, and creativity.

Discover Antibes with guided tours

The Tourist Office offers weekly guided tours:

• Old Antibes (in French every Thursday, in English on request)

• Antibes Street Art (every Wednesday in November, except the 12th)

• Juan-les-Pins: From the Belle Époque to the Roaring Twenties (Friday, November 28)

At the Archaeology Museum, don’t miss the special exhibit “The Object of the Moment: the Lead Tablet of Antipolis”, on display until March 1, 2026.

An autumn to experience

With a programme combining art, culture, tradition and innovation, Antibes offers a November full of emotion and discovery.
Whether through a concert, an exhibition or a stroll through the Old Town, every experience reveals the vibrant soul of a city that never ceases to inspire.