{"id":24071,"date":"2025-08-05T10:40:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T08:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montecarloliving.com\/?p=24071"},"modified":"2025-08-04T09:46:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T07:46:01","slug":"antibes-in-august-shows-culture-and-guided-tours-for-month-of-unmissable-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montecarloliving.com\/en\/antibes-en\/antibes-in-august-shows-culture-and-guided-tours-for-month-of-unmissable-events-24071\/","title":{"rendered":"Antibes in August: shows, culture and guided tours for a month of unmissable events"},"content":{"rendered":"
This summer, the city and its surroundings come alive with a programme that blends music, art, traditions, and outdoor activities, turning every day into an opportunity for discovery and fun.<\/p>\n
Must-see events<\/h3>\n
Pyromelodic Festival \u2013 7, 14, 21 and 24 August<\/strong> A dazzling display of lights and sounds featuring top international pyrotechnic masters: three spectacular nights in the bay of Juan-les-Pins and a fourth show along the coast between Fort Carr\u00e9 and the Brague beaches to mark the Liberation celebrations.<\/p>\n
Summer Marching Band \u2013 until 14 August<\/strong> The streets of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins burst with jazz, funk, and live music during eight festive evenings from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.<\/p>\n
Grande Braderie \u2013 21 to 24 August<\/strong> The old town transforms into an open-air boutique with unbeatable deals on clothing, accessories, and shoes. The \u201cSecond Life\u201d initiative encourages visitors to bring in pre-loved garments in exchange for store credits, making shopping an eco-friendly gesture.<\/p>\n
Other highlights<\/h3>\n
The charming Soir\u00e9e Blanche de la Fontonne (30 August)<\/strong> and a variety of weekly events for all ages keep the atmosphere lively throughout the month.<\/p>\n
Theatre and exhibitions<\/h3>\n
The Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Le Tribunal<\/strong> and Antib\u00e9a<\/strong> offer shows for both adults and children, while museums and cultural venues host exhibitions of photography, painting, and sculpture, including the Hommage \u00e0 Arman<\/em> and works by Bernar Venet at the Picasso Museum.<\/p>\n
Guided tours<\/h3>\n
Discover the charm of Old Antibes, retrace the history of Juan-les-Pins from the Belle \u00c9poque to the Roaring Twenties, join gastronomic tours, or stroll along the coastal path. Guided visits (in French and English) lead visitors through art, culture, and local flavours all month long.<\/p>\n