The weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026 promises to be full of activities in Antibes, on the French Riviera. From culture and art to theatre, local traditions and sporting events, the town offers a varied programme for residents, families, entertainment enthusiasts and visitors looking for things to do during their stay.<\/p>\n
The programme includes both one-off events taking place over the weekend and exhibitions that can be visited throughout these two days. There are also plenty of free activities, from the Chestnut Festival in the Safranier district to cultural events at the media libraries and free admission to the Picasso Museum.<\/p>\n
Here is a guide to the events taking place in Antibes on 7 and 8 November, with dates, times and locations to help you plan your weekend.<\/p>\n
Saturday 7 November \u2013 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most characteristic events of the weekend will be the F\u00eate des ch\u00e2taignes du Safranier<\/strong>, the traditional Chestnut Festival organised by the Commune Libre du Safranier.<\/p>\n The event will take place on Saturday 7 November, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at Place du Safranier, in the heart of one of the most charming districts of Antibes Old Town.<\/p>\n Visitors will be able to enjoy the atmosphere of autumn and Proven\u00e7al traditions, with hot roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and traditional songs. Those wishing to stay for something to eat will also be able to enjoy polenta with porcini mushroom sauce and a glass of wine for \u20ac5.<\/p>\n Admission to the event is free. It is a lovely opportunity for families, residents and tourists to enjoy a convivial atmosphere and discover local traditions.<\/p>\n Information: +33 6 03 06 65 85.<\/p>\n Saturday 7 November \u2013 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm \u2013 Th\u00e9\u00e2tre du Tribunal<\/strong><\/p>\n Fans of detective stories and mysteries can enjoy La m\u00e9thode Sherlock<\/em>, a play running at the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre du Tribunal in Place Amiral Barnaud from 5 to 7 November, with the Saturday performance scheduled from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm.<\/p>\n The story is set in contemporary London, where the return of criminal mastermind Moriarty triggers a series of murders inspired by the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The police are struggling to solve the case, so Inspector Delrue turns to S\u00e9bastien Harris, an expert on Sherlock Holmes and a mentalist.<\/p>\n The distinctive feature of this performance is audience participation: spectators become new recruits at Scotland Yard and are invited to help the protagonists solve the mystery.<\/p>\n An interactive theatrical experience, ideal for anyone who enjoys suspense, detective games and stories full of unexpected twists.<\/p>\n 6 to 8 November \u2013 Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antib\u00e9a \u2013 Performance times to be confirmed<\/strong><\/p>\n For those who prefer contemporary theatre, Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antib\u00e9a presents Lumi\u00e8res, lumi\u00e8res, lumi\u00e8res<\/em>, a play by Evelyne de la Cheneli\u00e8re, directed by Catherine Du Villard.<\/p>\n Running from 6 to 8 November, the production explores universal themes such as the passage of time, memory, love, motherhood and the search for meaning in life.<\/p>\n The play brings together two female voices: Lily, a painter immersed in her artistic work, and Madame Ramsay, a central figure around whom family life, children and the promises of existence revolve. The literary reference is Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse<\/em>.<\/p>\n An interesting choice for anyone looking for a more intimate and thought-provoking cultural experience. The municipal programme lists 8:30 pm as the starting time; visitors are advised to check the theatre directly for the exact performance times and ticket information.<\/p>\n Saturday 7 November \u2013 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n A cultural and legal discussion will take place at M\u00e9diath\u00e8que Albert Camus with the conference La justice p\u00e9nale internationale, entre guerre et paix<\/em>.<\/p>\n The event will be held on Saturday 7 November at 4:30 pm in the auditorium on level 0 of the media library, located on boulevard Chancel. The speaker will be Professor Yves Jeanclos, a legal scholar and university professor.<\/p>\n The conference will focus on the role of international criminal justice in protecting humanitarian law, preventing war crimes and crimes against humanity, and safeguarding international peace.<\/p>\n An opportunity to reflect on highly topical issues with the contribution of an expert in the field.<\/p>\n Admission is free, subject to available seating.<\/p>\n Saturday 7 November \u2013 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm \u2013 Salle Saint-Claude \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n Sport will also play an important role in Saturday’s programme. At 6:00 pm, OAJLP Handball will face Union Pays d’Aix Bouc Handball at Salle Saint-Claude in Antibes, as part of the French Women’s Nationale 2 championship.<\/p>\n The match will give handball fans the opportunity to support the local team and follow the players in another exciting league fixture.<\/p>\n Admission is free, making this a great opportunity for anyone interested in discovering the sport without having to purchase a ticket.<\/p>\n Saturday 7 November \u2013 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm \u2013 Salle Salusse Santoni, Stade Foch \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n The sporting evening will continue with another women’s basketball fixture. At 8:00 pm, Olympique Antibes Sharks will take on Basket Club de Chen\u00f4ve at Salle Salusse Santoni, within Stade Foch, as part of the Women’s Nationale 2 championship.<\/p>\n Another opportunity to support local sport and enjoy a competitive league match in an exciting atmosphere.<\/p>\n Admission is also free for this game.<\/p>\n Sunday 8 November \u2013 From 8:00 am to approximately 1:00 pm \u2013 Start in Nice, finish in Cannes<\/strong><\/p>\n The main event on Sunday will be the 18th Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon<\/strong>, one of the most important sporting events on the French Riviera.<\/p>\n The race will start on Sunday 8 November at 8:00 am from the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice and finish on boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, passing through some of the most beautiful coastal landscapes of the French Riviera.<\/p>\n The course covers 42.195 kilometres and will attract thousands of participants. One of the most scenic sections will be the passage through Antibes, including the historic ramparts and the Cap d’Antibes area.<\/p>\n The town is therefore expected to experience a particularly lively day, with runners, supporters and spectators gathering along the route. Even those not taking part in the race can enjoy watching the runners pass through and experience the atmosphere of one of the region’s major sporting events.<\/p>\n According to the municipal programme, the event is scheduled between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm, although the exact times when runners will pass through Antibes will depend on their pace and the race organisation.<\/p>\n Anyone planning to drive around Cap d’Antibes and the historic ramparts should check for possible traffic changes and road closures associated with the event.<\/p>\n In addition to the events taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Antibes offers several exhibitions that provide an opportunity to explore contemporary art, photography, archaeology and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n 7 and 8 November \u2013 Picasso Museum \u2013 Indicative opening hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most interesting exhibitions of the season is Claude Picasso, Une vie en marges<\/em>, hosted at the Picasso Museum in Antibes from 11 October 2026 to 10 January 2027.<\/p>\n The exhibition presents a selection of photographs by Claude Picasso, offering visitors the opportunity to discover a lesser-known aspect of his artistic career.<\/p>\n The collection includes portraits, surrealist compositions, photographs created for fashion magazines and images of artists, ordinary people and landscapes encountered during his travels.<\/p>\n The exhibition offers a personal and sensitive perspective on the world through photographs that reveal a poetic interpretation of reality.<\/p>\n The exhibition will also be open on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November at the Picasso Museum, inside Ch\u00e2teau Grimaldi.<\/p>\n There is also a special opportunity: free admission to the museum is announced from 3 to 8 November as part of the initiative L’entr\u00e9e au mus\u00e9e Picasso est gratuite<\/em>. Visitors are advised to check the admission conditions and access arrangements before their visit.<\/p>\n 7 and 8 November \u2013 Espace d’exposition Les Arcades \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n Art and ceramics enthusiasts can visit Une odyss\u00e9e c\u00e9ramique<\/em>, an exhibition dedicated to Louis Capron and the artistic tradition of the Capron family.<\/p>\n The exhibition is held at Espace d’exposition Les Arcades, 18 boulevard d’Aguillon, and will remain open until 28 November 2026.<\/p>\n The project brings together four artists from three generations of the same family: Louis, Roger, Jacotte and Philippe Capron. Each has developed a personal artistic language, contributing to the evolution of contemporary ceramics.<\/p>\n Particular attention is given to Louis Capron, a self-taught artist who developed an original sculptural approach through the assembly and interlocking of stoneware fragments, creating visually striking and monumental works.<\/p>\n The exhibition will be open on Saturday 7 November from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Admission is free. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday.<\/p>\n 7 and 8 November \u2013 Casemates 25 and 26, boulevard d’Aguillon \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n During the autumn, Casemates 25 and 26 host an exhibition programme featuring three artistic projects. On the weekend of 7 and 8 November, visitors can discover SouveReines<\/em>, a group exhibition running from 8 October to 14 November.<\/p>\n Created by artist Julie Dalloz, the project brings together female artists, photographers and video artists around a symbolic and physical theme: the female pelvis represented as a crown.<\/p>\n Each participant interprets this element through an individual sculptural work, exploring themes such as identity, memory, creativity and transmission.<\/p>\n The exhibition takes place in the Casemates 25 and 26 exhibition spaces on boulevard d’Aguillon. Admission is free.<\/p>\n During the winter period, the opening hours indicated by the town are 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm.<\/p>\n 7 and 8 November \u2013 Casemate 19 \u2013 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n At Casemate 19, on boulevard d’Aguillon, visitors can discover Lueurs de cire, \u00e9clats d’huile<\/em>, an exhibition organised by the artists of the IMAP association and running from 2 to 30 November.<\/p>\n The exhibition brings together three artists: Regine Kr\u00fcger, Laurence Casanova d’Aracciani and Eva Timsit, who offer different interpretations of the world through painting, sculpture, oil and wax.<\/p>\n The works stand out for their poetic and emotional approach, inviting visitors to explore materials and forms from different perspectives.<\/p>\n The exhibition will be open on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Admission is free.<\/p>\n 7 and 8 November \u2013 Casemate Comte \u2013 11:00 am to 6:00 pm \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n Another interesting exhibition for contemporary art lovers is L’Art d’aimer la plan\u00e8te<\/em>, presented by artist Francesca Gelsomino, known as FRANCLIANGE.<\/p>\n The exhibition runs from 2 to 30 November at Casemate Comte and will also be open during the weekend of 7 and 8 November, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.<\/p>\n The artistic project explores the relationship between creativity, the environment and the reuse of materials. Through paintings and sculptures made partly from recovered objects, the artist transforms everyday items into new forms of artistic expression.<\/p>\n An old telephone can become a colourful lamp, while ordinary pencils can be transformed into sculptures. Forgotten objects are given a new life, becoming part of an artistic journey that encourages reflection on reuse and environmental protection.<\/p>\n Admission is free.<\/p>\n 7 and 8 November \u2013 M\u00e9diath\u00e8que des Semboules \u2013 10:00 am to 6:00 pm \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n Families with children can enjoy Cherche et trouve les animaux de la for\u00eat<\/em>, a fun and educational exhibition at M\u00e9diath\u00e8que des Semboules, open until 14 November.<\/p>\n The exhibition features illustrations from Philippe Jalbert’s book Dans la for\u00eat Cherche et trouve 100 animaux<\/em>, published by Gautier-Languereau.<\/p>\n Through twelve illustrations dedicated to animals living in French forests, children can have fun observing the pictures and searching for hidden characters.<\/p>\n The animals include deer, rabbits, wolves, hedgehogs, foxes, wild boars, owls, woodpeckers, badgers, squirrels and bears.<\/p>\n The exhibition will be open on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is free, making it a lovely family activity combining entertainment and nature discovery.<\/p>\n Saturday 7 November \u2013 M\u00e9diath\u00e8que Albert Camus \u2013 Opening hours to be confirmed \u2013 Free service<\/strong><\/p>\n A particularly interesting initiative for anyone who has old family recordings is Un si\u00e8cle d’images amateurs \u00e0 sauver de l’oubli<\/em>, organised by the Antibes Juan-les-Pins Municipal Archives in collaboration with the Ofnibus association.<\/p>\n The project runs from 5 to 7 November at M\u00e9diath\u00e8que Albert Camus and allows visitors to bring old VHS tapes and film reels to be digitised free of charge.<\/p>\n The aim is to preserve amateur footage documenting the history of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, with visual records spanning the period from the 1920s to the year 2000.<\/p>\n This is a valuable project not only for families but also for the collective memory of the town, helping to save recordings that might otherwise be lost.<\/p>\n The event takes place at M\u00e9diath\u00e8que Albert Camus. The municipal programme does not specify the opening hours for Saturday, so visitors are advised to contact the venue to find out about participation and any booking requirements.<\/p>\n 7 and 8 November \u2013 Mus\u00e9e de la Carte Postale \u2013 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Another exhibition worth visiting is Une araign\u00e9e au plafond<\/em>, hosted at the Mus\u00e9e de la Carte Postale in Antibes from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.<\/p>\n The exhibition features a collection of vintage illustrated postcards dedicated to spiders, offering an unusual look at how these creatures were represented and interpreted in the early twentieth century.<\/p>\n In the past, spiders could be regarded as symbols of good luck and good fortune, as illustrated by popular beliefs associated with the time of day when they were spotted.<\/p>\n The exhibition provides an opportunity to discover an unusual aspect of postcard history and popular traditions through vintage images and graphic illustrations.<\/p>\n The museum is located on avenue Tournelli in Antibes and will be open on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.<\/p>\n 7 and 8 November \u2013 Mus\u00e9e d’Arch\u00e9ologie \u2013 Listed opening hours: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n History and archaeology enthusiasts can also visit L’Objet du moment: Du moule au bijou, la rouelle r\u00e9v\u00e9l\u00e9e<\/em>, an exhibition hosted at the Mus\u00e9e d’Arch\u00e9ologie in Antibes from 7 July 2026 to 2 January 2027.<\/p>\n At the heart of the exhibition is an archaeological artefact discovered in 1967 at the foot of the cathedral tower in Antibes: a mysterious stone bearing the impression of a rouelle, a small circular object resembling a wheel.<\/p>\n Initially identified as a mould used by metalworkers, the artefact is now the subject of new scientific interpretations. Recent research suggests that it may have been used to create fibulae, decorative wheel-shaped brooches worn as clothing accessories or jewellery.<\/p>\n A small exhibition that offers an insight into the ancient history of Antibes through an apparently simple object full of unanswered questions.<\/p>\n The exhibition is held at the Mus\u00e9e d’Arch\u00e9ologie in Antibes. The municipal calendar lists opening hours from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; visitors are advised to check directly with the museum regarding Sunday opening.<\/p>\n 7 and 8 November \u2013 Esplanade du Pr\u00e9 des P\u00eacheurs \u2013 From 2:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Anyone looking for a few hours of entertainment can enjoy the final days of the traditional Antibes F\u00eate foraine, set up at Esplanade du Pr\u00e9 des P\u00eacheurs from 10 October to 11 November.<\/p>\n The fair features rides, attractions and food stalls, with activities for both adults and children.<\/p>\n On Saturday 7 November, the fair will be open from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, while on Sunday 8 November opening hours are scheduled from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.<\/p>\n Admission to the fairground is free, while individual rides and food and drink are charged separately.<\/p>\n A final opportunity to enjoy the festive atmosphere before the fair closes on Wednesday 11 November.<\/p>\n The weekend of 7 and 8 November offers plenty of ways to discover Antibes from different perspectives. Art lovers can choose between the exhibitions at the Picasso Museum, the displays in the Casemates and the projects dedicated to contemporary ceramics. Families can enjoy free activities and exhibitions for children, while theatre enthusiasts can attend performances at Th\u00e9\u00e2tre du Tribunal and Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antib\u00e9a.<\/p>\n Saturday will be particularly busy, with the Chestnut Festival in the Safranier district, women’s handball and basketball matches, and the conference at M\u00e9diath\u00e8que Albert Camus. On Sunday, attention will turn mainly to the Alpes-Maritimes Marathon, which will pass through the beautiful coastal area of Antibes.<\/p>\n An ideal weekend to experience the French Riviera in autumn, combining culture, gastronomy, sport and local traditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026 promises to be full of activities in Antibes, on the French Riviera. 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Lumi\u00e8res, lumi\u00e8res, lumi\u00e8res at Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antib\u00e9a<\/h3>\n
Conference on international criminal justice at M\u00e9diath\u00e8que Albert Camus<\/h3>\n
Women’s handball: OAJLP vs Union Pays d’Aix Bouc Handball<\/h3>\n
Women’s basketball: Antibes Sharks vs Basket Club de Chen\u00f4ve<\/h3>\n
Sunday 8 November: the Alpes-Maritimes Marathon takes centre stage<\/h2>\n
Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon: the race passes through Antibes<\/h3>\n
Exhibitions and displays to visit throughout the weekend<\/h2>\n
Claude Picasso, Une vie en marges at the Picasso Museum<\/h3>\n
Une odyss\u00e9e c\u00e9ramique: the artistic world of the Capron family<\/h3>\n
SouveReines and the exhibitions at Casemates 25 and 26<\/h3>\n
Lueurs de cire, \u00e9clats d’huile: three artists at Casemate 19<\/h3>\n
L’Art d’aimer la plan\u00e8te: art meets creative recycling<\/h3>\n
Cherche et trouve les animaux de la for\u00eat: an exhibition for children<\/h3>\n
Un si\u00e8cle d’images amateurs \u00e0 sauver de l’oubli: preserving Antibes’ old home movies<\/h3>\n
Une araign\u00e9e au plafond: vintage postcards at the Mus\u00e9e de la Carte Postale<\/h3>\n
From mould to jewellery: the rouelle revealed at the Mus\u00e9e d’Arch\u00e9ologie<\/h3>\n
F\u00eate foraine: the last few days of fun at Pr\u00e9 des P\u00eacheurs<\/h2>\n
Antibes on 7 and 8 November 2026: a weekend of culture, traditions and major events<\/h2>\n