Events in Antibes on September 12 and 13, 2026: What to Do This Weekend for Culture, Music, Sports and Exhibitions

The weekend of Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Antibes offers a particularly rich programme, perfect for those who want to make the most of the final days of summer by experiencing the city through culture, art, music, theatre, sports and family-friendly activities. The official Antibes-Juan-les-Pins calendar features numerous events on Saturday, September 12, while the Mineral and Fossil Fair remains open throughout Sunday, alongside several temporary exhibitions.

The weekend can therefore be planned by combining a visit to the museums and exhibitions in the historic centre with a musical or theatrical event and, for those travelling with children, some time outdoors at Parc Exflora.

Saturday, September 12: a day of family activities, literature, sports and music

On the morning of Saturday, September 12, from 10 am to 5 pm, Parc Exflora hosts Exflora en famille, an event specifically designed for children aged 0 to 3 and their families. Organised by the Direction Petite Enfance of Antibes Juan-les-Pins, the event includes activities, workshops, discussions and experiences focused on discovering the five senses. Admission is free, making it one of the weekend’s most interesting options for families visiting Antibes with young children.

From 10 am to 7 pm, mineralogy enthusiasts can head to the Espaces du Fort Carré, where the 14th Mineral and Fossil Fair takes place on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13. The fair brings together around 30 international exhibitors across a 900-square-metre venue, with exhibitions, minerals and fossils for sale, expert appraisals, talks and workshops for children. On Saturday the fair is open from 10 am to 7 pm, while on Sunday, September 13, it can be visited from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is €7, while children under 10 pay €3. Food and refreshments are also available on site.

For visitors interested in literature and culture, the afternoon offers an event at the Médiathèque Albert Camus. From 4:30 pm to 6 pm, in the Auditorium on Level 0, the Journée Camus – Rencontre avec Sylvie Le Bihan will take place. The writer will present L’ami Louis, her novel devoted to Louis Guilloux, an author also connected with Albert Camus. The event is free, subject to available seating, and will be followed by a book-signing session organised in partnership with the Dernier Rempart bookshop.

Saturday afternoon also brings a sporting event. At 5:30 pm, at the Salle Salusse Santoni at Stade Foch, Olympique Antibes Sharks will face Charnay Basket Bourgogne Sud in the French Nationale 2 women’s basketball championship. It is a great opportunity for visitors who want to add some live sport to their Antibes weekend.

The evening brings one of the most atmospheric musical events of the weekend. At 8 pm, at the Kiosque on Place Nationale, the 35th Sacred Art Festival presents Voix d’Italie et du monde, featuring the Licabella Choral Ensemble and the women’s choir Fonte Gaïa from La Valletta Brianza, near Lecco in Italy, conducted by Flora Anna Spreafico. The concert is free and requires no booking, and opens one of the festival’s most interesting programmes in the heart of Antibes’ historic centre.

The Sacred Art Festival, now in its 35th edition, runs from September 11 to October 4 in several symbolic locations around Antibes, including the Cathedral and various chapels. The programme includes eight concerts and features internationally renowned artists, including violinist Renaud Capuçon. For the weekend of September 12–13, the Saturday evening concert in Place Nationale is therefore one of the key events to put on your itinerary.

For those looking for theatre and comedy, Saturday, September 12 is also the final opportunity to see “Etienne S” at the Théâtre du Tribunal, at 8:30 pm. Running from September 10 to 12, the show humorously explores the different stages and lives a person goes through, from childhood and adolescence to relationships, family and working life. Tickets are priced at €14 or €16, with information and bookings available through the theatre. The venue is located at 5 Place Amiral Barnaud, Antibes.

Exhibitions to see in Antibes during the weekend of September 12–13

The weekend is particularly appealing for art lovers. One of the exhibitions not to miss is “Quino” at the Musée Peynet et du Dessin humoristique, located on Place Nationale. Open until September 20, 2026, the exhibition features around one hundred works by the celebrated Argentine artist, best known for Mafalda but responsible for a much broader body of work. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 12:50 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm, making it easy to include in a weekend itinerary.

In the historic centre and along some of the city’s most scenic locations, “Mythologies contemporaines” by Christophe Charbonnel, part of the À Ciel Ouvert programme, also continues. From June 25 to September 27, monumental sculptures are displayed on the Remparts, at Port Vauban and throughout the Old Town, while other works are presented at Les Arcades exhibition space on boulevard d’Aguillon. This is an outdoor, free exhibition, particularly suitable for visitors who want to combine art with a walk through the historic centre without having to follow a specific museum timetable.

At the Musée Picasso – Château Grimaldi, visitors can see “Michel Verjux, Voiles, découpes, traverses” until September 27. The artist explores light as a means of reshaping and transforming space, creating a distinctive dialogue between natural light and projected illumination. During the weekend the museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm. Guided visits and workshops are also available, although advance booking at least 48 hours beforehand is required.

For archaeology enthusiasts, the Musée d’Archéologie, located at Bastion Saint-André, 3 avenue du Général Maizière, presents L’Objet du moment – Du moule au bijou, la rouelle révélée. The exhibition, running until January 2, 2027, focuses on an intriguing artefact discovered in 1967 at the foot of the cathedral tower in Antibes. It has been interpreted as a possible mould used to create wheel-shaped fibulae during the Roman period. Until the end of October, the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5:30 pm.

Among the free exhibitions taking place in Antibes during the weekend is also “Welkin”, an exhibition by sculptor Nikita Zigura at Casemate 19, on boulevard d’Aguillon. Open throughout September, the exhibition explores the relationship between the classical sculptural tradition and contemporary artistic research. Admission is free.

At nearby Casemates 25 and 26, also on boulevard d’Aguillon, the first of three exhibitions scheduled for the autumn season opened on September 3. The TERRANOVA collective, made up of Chris Krainik, Manon Letellier and Alexis Carpentier, places ceramics at the centre of an artistic exploration combining street art, pop culture and contemporary imagery. During the weekend of September 12–13, the exhibition is open from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm, with free admission.

Also in the Casemates, Casemate Comte hosts “L’art d’être unique” until September 30, an exhibition-workshop dedicated to French craftsmanship and the work of designer Nathalie Sasizza, founder of the NAELYS brand. Visitors can discover the world of handcrafted leatherworking and see how the brand’s products are made by hand. The Casemate is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm, with free admission.

Finally, visitors interested in local history and unusual collections can explore the Musée de la Carte Postale, at 4 avenue Tournelli, which hosts Une araignée au plafond. Running until January 31, 2027, the temporary exhibition uses historic postcards to explore the changing representations of spiders over time: from symbols of good luck to unsettling creatures and even instruments of political caricature. The museum is open on Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm. Admission is €8, while children under 12 enter free of charge.

Sunday, September 13: minerals, art and the Old Town

Sunday, September 13 has a slightly quieter pace than Saturday, but there are still several options for visitors. The main event specifically taking place that day is the second day of the Mineral and Fossil Fair at the Espaces du Fort Carré, open from 10 am to 6 pm. It is particularly suitable for families thanks to the children’s workshops, but it is also an excellent choice for anyone interested in geology, fossils and collecting.

For the rest of the day, Sunday is an ideal opportunity to explore Antibes’ exhibitions at a more relaxed pace. Visitors can discover Christophe Charbonnel’s large-scale outdoor exhibition along the Remparts, explore the rooms of the Musée Picasso, visit the Casemates on boulevard d’Aguillon and discover the archaeological collections at the Musée d’Archéologie.

Culture lovers can therefore create an itinerary almost entirely on foot through the Vieil Antibes, combining museums, contemporary art, historic heritage and spectacular Mediterranean views.

A weekend in Antibes packed with things to do

The weekend of September 12 and 13, 2026, in Antibes offers an exceptionally varied programme. Saturday brings together the most time-specific events — from the family day at Exflora to the Journée Camus, women’s basketball, the Sacred Art Festival and the theatre performance — while both Saturday and Sunday provide plenty of opportunities to explore the city’s exhibitions and cultural attractions.

For visitors spending a weekend in Antibes, an appealing option is to dedicate Saturday to exploring the historic centre and attending one of the evening events, while reserving Sunday for exhibitions, walks through the Old Town and the Mineral and Fossil Fair. This makes it possible to experience several sides of Antibes: its historic and artistic heritage, its cultural and musical scene, as well as its family-friendly and sporting atmosphere.

Event dates and opening hours are based on information published by the official Antibes Juan-les-Pins calendar and may be subject to change. Visitors are therefore advised to check the official event information before travelling, particularly for performances and events with limited seating.