The best events of the weekend of August 3rd and 4th, 2024, on the French Riviera
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Weekend Events on the French Riviera in Monte-Carlo
Concert – “Il Volo”
Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2024 – This summer, Monaco will host a performance by Il Volo, the planet’s best known Italian trio who have conquered every continent in the last fifteen years, thanks to the extraordinary vocal talents of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble. Their career has been one of spectacular successes and has seen them fill stadiums all over the world and release no fewer than thirteen hit albums. Their latest, featuring never-heard before songs, comes out in the next few months.
Events – “Summer at Port Hercule”
Quai Albert Ier will be hosting a carousel, go-karting, basketball court, hook-a-duck, trampoline, NINJA course, and activities organised by AS MONACO KIDS TOUR including a mini-soccer pitch, giant targets, and sales of AS Monaco FC branded merchandise. The market stalls and gourmet food stands, with official “Grimaldi of Monaco Historic Site” certification, will be open from 4.30 pm to 10 pm.
Weekend Events on the French Riviera in Nice
CLASSIC BASILIQUE FESTIVAL: MANON GALY
Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 8:30 PM.
Forming a young and award-winning duo, violinist Manon Galy, a breakthrough instrumental soloist at the 2022 Victoires de la Musique, and pianist Jorge Gonzàlez Buajassan, winner of the Clara Haskil Competition, invite you to an exceptional evening.
https://my.weezevent.com/classique-basilique-festival-2024
EXHIBITION – THE PLENITUDE OF EMPTYNESS – BAMBOO ART IN JAPAN
From 27/07/2024 to 05/01/2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Closed on Tuesdays.
This exhibition explores the world of bamboo in Japan, a cultural ensemble that merges the history of the archipelago, its art, and its relationship with China.
Visitors will discover contemporary creations before understanding the roots of a millennia-old tradition in a narrative revolving around three major lineages of artists.
Weekend Events on the French Riviera in Menton
Menton Music Festival 75th Edition
75th edition of this prestigious festival featuring the greatest orchestras, the most famous musicians, and the most beautiful voices of our time performing in the square in front of the Basilica of St. Michael.
There is no more beautiful place than Menton for a summer festival. Perched on the sea, dominated by the facade and bell tower of a wonderful baroque church, protected by the centuries-old sword of the statue of St. Michael and covered by the starry sky, the festival has welcomed the world’s greatest classical artists for seventy years.
https://www.festival-musique-menton.fr/
Beach Library
All summer long, you can find your favorite books on the Fossan beach (in front of the Musée Jean Cocteau, Séverin Wunderman collection) thanks to the “beach library”. Books for adults and children, novels, comics, documentaries, manga… to read on deckchairs, on the towel, or to take home. Ideal for relaxing, catching up on the latest literary news, and discovering the tourist attractions of our beautiful region.
https://bibliotheque-menton.fr/
Weekend Events on the French Riviera in Cannes
Exhibition “The Escape of Marshal Bazaine”
From August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024
Location: Musée du Masque de Fer et du Fort Royal Ile Sainte-Marguerite
Full price: €6.50 Reduced price: €3
https://www.cannes.com/fr/index.html
“The Kid” – Exhibition on Chaplin as part of the Musée éphémère
Immerse yourself in the world of cinema with this exhibition dedicated to Chaplin, a fascinating experience open to all lovers of the seventh art! In the summer of 2024, we will present “The Kid,” the very first feature film by the incomparable Charlie Chaplin, with an exceptional exhibition organized by the City of Cannes and created by Yves Durand, the brilliant mind behind the Chaplin’s World museum park.
“The Kid” – an autobiographical gem that transcends generations, brilliantly blending comedy and emotion in Chaplin’s inimitable work. More than a hundred years after its release, this masterpiece continues to resonate as a heartfelt appeal, a touching statement on the lives of orphaned children, and an extraordinary celebration of the ability to triumph over adversity.
INFO: +0497064508
Weekend Events on the French Riviera in Antibes
33rd Sacred Art Festival
Tuesday, July 23rd: “Presentation of the 33rd Edition and Concert” CAPPELLA DI SAN BERNARDINO – 18:15 Presentation of the Festival by Philippe DEPETRIS, artistic consultant, and a free concert; “Musical Moments of Heritage” “Latin Inspirations” – Philippe DEPETRIS, flute, Pascal POLIDORI, guitar FREE. Registration via email is required (limited seats)
Saturday, September 7th: “The Sacred Art Festival in the City” CHIOSCO PIAZZA NAZIONALE – ore 20:00 “In the colors of Venice and Italy” Ensemble “Nuova Cameristica di Milano” Gabriele OLIVETI, Alessandro VESCOVI, violins Chiara OLIVETI, viola, Alberto DRUFUCA, cello Luigi CORRENTI, double bass Works by Vivaldi, Albinoni, Galuppi, Tartini, Puccini FREE concert without reservation, limited seats
https://www.festivalartsacre-antibes.fr/
Garoupe Plateau in celebration!
Music, tastings, art… Find a village atmosphere, a bit old-fashioned and so warm on the Garoupe PlateauLa Guinguette de la Garoupe from 6 PM: May 8, June 10, July 8 and 22 (as part of the Garoupe Nights), August 12 and 26 (Garoupe Night) and June 9Contemporary Art Exhibition: June 15 from 11 AM to 10 PM and June 16 from 10 AM to 5 PM
From May 8, 2024, to September 9, 2024
OTHER EVENTS
Festival – The Great Venetian Night
9:30 PM – Parade in the village and along the port quays
10:30 PM – Fireworks
11:00 PM – Dance (until 1:00 AM)
As night falls, a parade comes to life. Over a hundred artists, flag throwers, Venetian masks, street performers, dancers, and marching bands parade and enliven the streets of the village and the port of the peninsula. This popular and intergenerational celebration, which has become an institution every first Saturday of August since the post-war period, celebrates joy and the art of festivity in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
INFO: +33 4 93 76 08 90
Festival of Earth and Mountain
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Festival of Earth and Mountain at Isola 2000
The Festival of Earth and Mountain offers supervised sporting activities such as orienteering, trail running, mountain biking, climbing, and guided hikes. There will also be a local producers’ market, a literary corner, and exhibitors.
INFO: +33(0)4 93 15 15 15
Race – Maxi Avalanche Auron
From Saturday, August 3 to Sunday, August 4, 2024
These races take place in some of the most beautiful locations in Europe, on specially selected courses ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters in altitude. In Enduro mountain biking, the Maxiavalanche is a series of mass start races.
https://www.ucc-sportevent.com/maxiavalanche-auron/
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