JANUARY
Luna Park
A large funfair with roundabouts and attractions for the delight of young and not so young spectators every year. (Palais des Expositions, esplanade de Lattre de Tassigny).
New Years Concert (Acropolis).
Concert Lyrique at the Opéra.
Salon du Lycéen et de l'Etudiant (Trade Fair for students) (Acropolis).
Salon Bionazur, (Trade fair of natural and organic produce)
Salon du Mariage (Acropolis).
FEBRUARY
CARNIVAL and flower processions are the leading event of the winter season on the French Riviera- Carnival parades (daytime and evenings).
"Mardi Gras" parade (Place Massena, Avenue Jean Médecin). Flower processions (Promenade des Anglais).
- Closing parade, bonfire and fireworks (Promenade des Anglais).
MARCH
Nice International Trade Fair. (Palais des Expositions, esplanade de Lattre de Tassigny - Port).
Finish of the Paris-Nice Cycle Race (Promenade des Anglais.
Nice International Semimarathon.
(Promenade des Anglais).
Concerts (Acropolis).
Nice Boat Show.
Plant Festival (Parc Floral Phnix).
Festin des Cougourdons. A traditional festival with local folklore and decorated "cougourdons" which takes place every spring. The interesting shapes of these gourds grown in the area, lend themselves to a wide variety of interpretations ...
AVRIL
Nice Open Tennis Tournament .
Symphonic Concerts (Opéra).
Journée Chevalet (day of easels) (Jardin Albert 1er)
Travel and Leisure show
(Acropolis - Expositions).
Grand marché aux affaires
Business fair, sale of clothing, accessories etc
(Acropolis - Expositions).
Nice International Dog Show.
Rallye de Tunisie.
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MAY

La Fête des Mai
With this festival, probably the oldest folk tradition in Nice, every Sunday in May; dancing, picnics, folk dancing brighten up the Cimiez gardens and amphitheatre.
Fête de la Cuisine
The cooking of Nice is highlighted in the city's restaurants.
Symphonic Concerts (Acropolis).
Art Jonction International, Contemporary Art Fair
(Jardin Albert 1er).
JUNE
Sacred Music Festival (Churches in the old town).
Fête de la musique, free concerts throughout the city.
Salon du Livre (Book fair) (Jardin Albert 1er).
Fête de la Mer
Every year the fishermen of Nice celebrate Saint Peter's day. The festivities open with mass in the Gesù church, followed by a processsion all the way to Les Ponchettes beach (in front of old Nice) where a boat is burned in honour of their patron saint.
Fête de la StJean (dancing and bonfires) (Carras).
Pan Bagnat Festival .
JULY
Voucalia, Festival of Mediterranean Polyphony and Traditional Music .
Nice Jazz Festival
Inspired by the great American jazz performances, this international jazz festival is one of a kind. Every year it draws the most famous soloists and bands to the incomparable venue of the Cimiez gardens and Amphitheatre. Listen to Dizzie Gillespie or Herbie Hancock while nibbbling on a fried chicken leg or a portion of "socca" in an unforgettable atmosphere.
Nuits Musicales de Nice / International Academy of Summer Music
Concerts in the Cloister of the Cimiez Monastery.
Nikaïa : International Athletics Meeting
With this meeting, the city of Nice has obtained a leading place in the worrld-class athletic events calendar. Every summer, 20 000 spectators crowd into the Charles Ehrmann Stadium to attend a programme of competitions with the world's finest champions
Bastille Day Celebration (14/07)
Fireworks Promenade des Anglais.
Dancing.
Musical Entertainment (Théâtre de Verdure). |
AUGUST
Ball for the Libération of Nice (Place Masséna).
Nuits Musicales de Nice / International Academy of Summer Music
Concerts in the Cloister of the Cimiez Monastery.
Nuit des Plages / Musical Entertainment (Promenade des Anglais / Théâtre de Verdure).
International Open Summer Chess Tournament.
SEPTEMBER

Fête du patrimoine (heritage days)
Nice International Triathlon
Swimming 4 km (Baie des Anges)
Cycling 120 km (Haut Pays Niçois)
Foot race 30 km (Promenade des Anglais).
Historic Automobile Tour de France.
OCTOBER
Indoor Super Cross (Acropolis - Expositions).
NiceMatin real estate trade fair (Acropolis).
Fête patronale de la Ville de Nice Sainte Réparate
(Old-Nice).
Mushroom Exhibition (Parc Floral Phnix).
NOVEMBER
"Sadeca" furniture and decoration fair (Acropolis - Expositions).
Children's workshops (Parc Floral Phoenix).
Rock and Mineral Show (Parc Floral Phoenix).
Salon de lÉpargne - banking and savings show (Acropolis).
Chamber Music (MAMAC).
Cap Cyber Multimédia Show.
DECEMBER
Luna Park (see January).
Bain de Noël - Christmas dip, the first Sunday after Christmas.
Challenge international de Lutte Henri Deglane -wrestling- (Salle Leyrit).
Nice International Open Chess Tournament .
ArtisaNiss - arts and crafts show - (Acropolis).
Sailing : International Star Regatta.
Christmas Village (espace Masséna: jardin Albert 1er).
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