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Source : Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office, data under Open Licence v2.0 (updated on 2026-10-17)

Wonders and Curiosities of the Palais Lascaris

When : February 13 2026 – January 11 2027

Venue : Palais Lascaris (Nice)  ·  Category : Exhibition

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Programme and information

This exhibition at the Palais Lascaris explores the spirit of Renaissance cabinets of curiosities. Natural objects and human creations are brought together to evoke how people sought to observe and understand the world.

Dates and opening hours

The exhibition runs from 13/02/2026 to 11/01/2027 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The listed category is “Exhibition”.

A dialogue between nature and craftsmanship

The exhibition sets naturalia, objects from nature, alongside artificialia, human creations resulting from technical feats. This immersive scenography brings science, history and art into dialogue, while playing on the fascination with the unknown.

The Palais Lascaris, a place of representation

The exhibition draws parallels between the purpose of cabinets of curiosities and that of the palace, originally designed to display and assert the power, wealth and prestige of the Lascaris family. The venue is the Palais Lascaris, in Nice. The listing does not specify the admission price, intended audience or recommended age, or booking or access arrangements.

Our editorial team’s tip: Before your visit, check the official listing for practical information not provided here: https://www.nice.fr/fr/culture/musees-et-galeries/palais-lascaris-le-palais

Leonardo da Vinci – At the Crossroads of Art and Science

When : February 20 2026 – December 31 2026

Venue : Halle de la Découverte (Nice)  ·  Category : Exhibition

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Programme and information

This exhibition at the Halle de la Découverte explores the diversity of Leonardo da Vinci’s work, between artistic creation and technical research. An immersive journey presents several facets of his world.

An artist working across many fields

Painter, engineer, architect and botanist, Leonardo da Vinci stood at the crossroads of art and technology. The exhibition highlights the diversity and multidisciplinary nature of his work.

An immersive journey

The visit features giant models, 3D videos, and reproductions of paintings and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci.

Dates, opening hours and venue

This exhibition is held at the Halle de la Découverte (Nice). From 20/02 to 31/12/2026, Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Our editorial team’s tip: The information provided does not specify the address, admission price, access conditions, intended audience or age, or booking arrangements, and does not include a direct link. Check this information on the official listing of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office before your visit.

Treasures, charafi and what else?, an exhibition in Nice

When : April 13 2026 – October 30 2026

Venue : CENTRE DU PATRIMOINE DE NICE (Nice)  ·  Category : Exhibition

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Programme and information

At the Centre du patrimoine de Nice, this exhibition explores the history of Nice through flea-market objects. The Nissart word « charafi » refers to an object of little value, but the pieces on display sometimes tell a much bigger story.

The history of Nice through objects

Utensils, cutlery, clothing, bottles and boxes bear witness to ways of life and different eras. Found in the antiques district, at Les Puces de Nice and at the flea market on Cours Saleya, the objects on display relate to fashion, crafts, industry, agriculture and architecture. After an introduction to the history of the flea markets, the exhibition unfolds across seven sections.

Dates and opening hours

Exhibition from 13/04 to 30/10/2026. Mondays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on weekends.

Location and practical information

The exhibition takes place at the CENTRE DU PATRIMOINE DE NICE (Nice). The exact address, access conditions, intended audience, booking arrangements and admission price or whether entry is free are not specified in the listing. Check the official page to verify this information: https://centredupatrimoinevdn.tickeasy.com.

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Africa Pop: African cultures through textiles

When : May 2 2026 – October 18 2026

Venue : Musée International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky (Nice)  ·  Category : Exhibition

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Programme and information

At the Musée International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky, the Africa Pop exhibition offers a glimpse into African cultures through wax fabrics and everyday objects. It highlights textiles as a means of communication and gives voice to women.

A journey through textiles and objects

From West to East and North to South, the exhibition takes visitors on a journey across the African continent. Textiles are displayed alongside everyday objects in a giant picture book, designed to encourage visitors to observe the details and the connections between the items.

Collections and exhibition design

The exhibition draws on collections assembled over 30 years of field research. Its immersive exhibition design, with close attention to detail, makes textiles a thread of discovery through the cultures on display.

Dates, opening hours and practical information

This exhibition is being held at the Musée International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky (Nice), from 02/05 to 18/10/2026 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The listing does not specify the exact address, access conditions, admission price or whether entry is free, recommended age, or booking arrangements.

Editorial tip: Before your visit, check this practical information on the official listing: http://www.nice.fr/fr/culture/musees-et-galeries/musee-d-art-naif.

From Stage to Canvas. Artists and Society Women of the Belle Époque

When : June 19 2026 – April 4 2027

Venue : Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret (Nice)  ·  Category : Exhibition

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Programme and information

The Jules Chéret Museum of Fine Arts presents a new display devoted to the Belle Époque (1871-1914), through works from its collections. The exhibition explores the connections between performance, portraits, fashion and self-presentation.

An era seen through its artists and society women

Donations from artists, collectors and society women offer a limited and subjective glimpse of this era and of Nice’s cosmopolitan character. Carnival scenes and portraits of composers or princesses sit alongside works devoted to opera and dramatic performers, whose renown gave them unprecedented independence and authority. The exhibition also explores fashion, from theatrical costumes to modern outfits, and how portraitists create a lasting image of their sitters.

Dates and visits

The exhibition is on from 19/06/2026 to 04/04/2027 every day. The summer programme includes guided tours every Saturday (except 15 August) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Tuesdays 11, 18 and 25 August from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Family visits are offered on Wednesdays 5 and 26 August from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Location and practical information

Meet at the Jules Chéret Museum of Fine Arts in Nice. The exhibition is listed in the “Exhibition” category. The exact address, access conditions, booking arrangements and admission price are not specified in the listing. The presentation is associated with Jeanne Pillon-Megale, principal conservation assistant, with the assistance of Louise Guillot, heritage curator.

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Coun – Libera l’Art at Palais Lascaris

When : June 27 2026 – January 18 2027

Venue : Palais Lascaris (Nice)  ·  Category : Exhibition

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Programme and information

Artist Coun takes over Palais Lascaris for an exhibition devoted to their world. The exhibition is on in Nice from 27/06/2026 to 18/01/2027.

About the exhibition

The listing presents the exhibition “Coun - Libera l'Art at Palais Lascaris” as an opportunity to discover the artist’s world.

Dates and times

From 27/06/2026 to 18/01/2027, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 1 January and 25 December.

Location and practical information

The event, listed in the Exhibition category, takes place at Palais Lascaris (Nice). The listing does not specify the admission price, intended audience, booking arrangements, detailed address or access information.

Editorial tip: Before your visit, check the missing practical information on the official listing: https://www.nice.fr/fr/culture/musees-et-galeries/palais-lascaris-le-palais.

The Conferences of the Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen

When : September 28 2026 – December 10 2026

Venue : Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen (Nice)  ·  Category : Conference / Debate / Meeting

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Programme and information

From 28/09 to 10/12/2026, every day. Founded during Paul Valéry's administration, the Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen hosts conferences throughout the year, open to everyone and featuring speakers from a range of backgrounds.

September and October conferences

Category: Conference / Debate / Meeting. Monday 28 September - 2:30pm: “Inspirational Figures of the Mediterranean”. Tuesday 29 September - 4pm: “A World in Crisis(es)”, by Eric Naulleau and Richard Millet. Wednesday 30 September - 4pm: “Christians Facing the Challenges of the Century, 1954-1968”, by Jérôme Cordelier. Wednesday 7 October - 4pm: “Do Animals Believe in God?”, by Yves Christen. Monday 12 October - 3pm: “The History of Nice, Its County and the Alpes-Maritimes in 16 Dates”, by Gérard Geist.

November conferences

Wednesday 4 November - 4pm: “André Malraux, the Condition of Hope: Politics Through Culture”, by Pierre Allorant. Wednesday 4 November - 6pm: “The City of God, the City of Men, According to Saint Augustine”, by Hervé Pasqua. Tuesday 10 November - 4pm: “Jacques-Louis David, the Emperor of Painters”, by David Chanteranne. Tuesday 17 November - 4pm: “The Renaissance: A World in Motion”, by Cédric Michon. Wednesday 18 November - 4pm: “The Mirage of China's Rise to Global Hegemony”, by Jean-François Colosimo. Thursday 19 November - 4pm: “Giraud, the Forgotten Liberator”, by Henri-Christian Giraud. Wednesday 25 November - 4pm: “Adventure at the End of the Platform”, by Vincent Hervouët and Claude Blanchemaison.

December conferences and practical information

Wednesday 2 December - 4pm: “A Lebanese Man in Paris”, by Alexandre Najjar. Tuesday 8 December - 4pm: “Augustin Frison-Roche and the Orient, Dreamed-of Land, Wounded Land”, by Augustin Frison-Roche. Wednesday 9 December - 4pm: “Deflecting an Asteroid: The European Hera Probe Finally Reveals the Results!”, by Patrick Michel and Ian Carnelli. Thursday 10 December - 3pm: “The Gardener's Cat”, by Thomas Schlesser. Venue: Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen (Nice). The address, price, booking details and access information are not provided.

Editor's tip: Check the official website for practical information and any booking details: https://www.cum-nice.org/.

Ivanov at the Théâtre National de Nice

When : October 14 2026

Venue : Théâtre National de Nice - Salle de La Cuisine  ·  Category : Theatre

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Programme and information

Jean-François Sivadier directs Ivanov, Anton Chekhov’s classic, balancing drama and comedy. The play follows a ruined and exhausted man caught between his wife’s illness and a budding romance.

Dates and venue

This theatre performance takes place at the Théâtre National de Nice, in the Salle de La Cuisine: Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 8pm. Thursday 15 October 2026 at 8pm. Friday 16 October 2026 at 8pm.

A dead end between love and disillusionment

A ruined landowner, Ivanov lives in a stifling world of gossip, hypocrisy and prejudice. He falls in love with Sacha, the daughter of an acquaintance, while his wife is seriously ill. Torn and unable to act, he sinks into disillusionment. With humour and darkness, Jean-François Sivadier brings out the paradoxes of characters searching for meaning.

Direction and cast

The company includes Nicolas Bouchaud, Yanis Bouferrache, Christian Esnay, Zakariya Gouram, Gulliver Hecq, Charlotte Issaly, Jisca Kalvanda, Norah Krief, Frédéric Noaille, Agnès Sourdillon and Valérie de Champchesnel.

Editorial tip: The listing does not specify prices, a recommended age, booking arrangements or access information. Check these details on the official ticketing site: https://tnn.notre-billetterie.fr/formulaire?dial=sommaire2223.

Mobile Homme at Théâtre de l’Eau Vive

When : October 15 2026 – October 17 2026

Venue : Théâtre de l'Eau Vive (Nice)  ·  Category : Theatre

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Programme and information

Two women who have nothing in common find themselves in the same mobile home, where their respective fiancés have arranged to meet them. This play combines a confined setting, a storm and biting humour.

Dates and venue

Performances take place from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 October 2026 at 8pm. The show is presented at Théâtre de l'Eau Vive in Nice.

A rendezvous that turns into a trap

As a storm hits the campsite, the two women find themselves trapped in unsettlingly close quarters. They try to work out who summoned them to this deserted place and whether it is a mistake, a misunderstanding or a setup. The play is described as cynical and funny.

Practical information

The listing gives the category as Theatre, but does not specify the price or whether admission is free, age restrictions, booking arrangements, the full address or access information.

Editorial tip: Before travelling, check the official Théâtre de l’Eau Vive website for the price, booking, intended audience, full address and access: https://theatredeleauvive.com.

Jean-Christophe Maillot & Ioannis Mandafounis at the Opéra de Nice

When : October 17 2026

Venue : Opéra Nice Côte d'Azur  ·  Category : Show

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Programme and information

The Ballet de l’Opéra de Nice presents two choreographies that bridge heritage and new creation, by Jean-Christophe Maillot and Ioannis Mandafounis. This ballet evening is for both enthusiasts and anyone who would like to discover its richness.

Dates and times

Performances take place at the Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 8 p.m. Sunday 18 October 2026 at 3 p.m., with an arts activity for children. Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 8 p.m. Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 8 p.m. Thursday 22 October 2026 at 8 p.m. Friday 23 October 2026 at 8 p.m. Saturday 24 October 2026 at 8 p.m. Sunday 25 October 2026 at 3 p.m., with an arts activity for children.

Two choreographic approaches

The programme brings together Opus 40, created by Jean-Christophe Maillot in 2000 to music by Meredith Monk, and a world premiere by Ioannis Mandafounis. The first ballet evokes pleasure, from childhood to first stirrings of emotion and love. The second opens the evening up to new horizons. Both works are danced en pointe by the Ballet de l’Opéra de Nice.

Practical information

The category listed is Show. The precise address, access arrangements, prices and booking details are not included in the available information. Check the official Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur listing: http://www.opera-nice.org/fr.

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Les Wampas in concert at the Théâtre Lino Ventura

When : October 17 2026

Venue : Théâtre Lino Ventura (Nice)  ·  Category : Concert

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Programme and information

Les Wampas perform at the Théâtre Lino Ventura in Nice on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. The French rock band is presenting a tour associated with its album Où va nous ?, released on February 6, 2026.

A rock concert

Figures of French rock, Les Wampas promise a direct, electric and uncompromising return to the stage. The concert is listed in the “Concert” category.

The band

Originally from the Paris region, Les Wampas blend alternative rock and punk rock. Formed in 1983, the band includes Didier Wampas on vocals, Jean-Michel Lejoux on bass, Nicolas Schauer on drums, and Tony Truant and Effello on guitars.

Venue and practical information

The concert takes place at the Théâtre Lino Ventura in Nice. The full address, access conditions, ticket price, booking arrangements and audience age are not specified in the listing. The official source provided is http://www.nicemusiclive.fr/salle/theatre-lino-ventura.

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Louis Cattelat presents Arecibo at Théâtre de la Cité

When : October 17 2026

Venue : Théâtre de la Cité (Nice)  ·  Category : One-man show / one-woman show

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Programme and information

In Arecibo, Louis Cattelat brings the great mysteries of space together with the little awkward moments of everyday life. This one-man show combines humour, self-deprecation and poetry to explore what connects us, here and perhaps elsewhere.

A show between the cosmos and everyday life

Inspired by the message sent into space in 1974, the show imagines listening for mysterious signals and the unknown. It also turns its gaze back to Earth, with familiar and sometimes awkward situations, such as finding the courage to tell your hairdresser you don’t like your haircut. The humour can be dark, and the tone sensitive.

Date and venue

Louis Cattelat performs Arecibo at Théâtre de la Cité (Nice). The performance is scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026 at 8:30pm. The category listed is One-man show / one-woman show.

Practical information to check

The listing does not specify the exact address, access conditions, recommended age, price or free admission, or booking arrangements. Check the official Théâtre de la Cité website for these details before your visit: http://www.theatredelacite.fr.

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Zatanna, At the Frontiers of Transcendence

When : October 17 2026

Venue : Théâtre l'Alphabet (Nice)  ·  Category : Show

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Programme and information

At Théâtre l’Alphabet in Nice, Zatanna draws you into a crime investigation blending mentalism, humour and mystery. Two performances are scheduled for 2026.

An investigation through time

The action takes place at Scotland Yard’s “Bureau of Unsolved Temporal Affairs”. Zatanna, head of the Kronos department, invites you to help solve crimes and ancient mysteries. The investigation takes you aboard the Titanic, to 1920s London and to an American motel. The show calls on your powers of observation and intuition.

Dates and venue

Category: show. Venue: Théâtre l’Alphabet (Nice). Scheduled performances: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 9pm. Saturday 26 December 2026 at 9pm. The listing describes the show as a finalist for Best Magic Show of the Year 2023, in the final alongside Fabien Olicard.

Practical information

The listing does not specify the price, booking arrangements, or the recommended age or audience. It also provides no detailed address or access information. Check the official Théâtre l’Alphabet page to confirm these details.

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