Saint-Paul-de-Vence Festival
At dusk, the Place de la Courtine becomes an essential place for summer concerts… At the foot of the famous ramparts and facing the azure horizon, five classical music and jazz concerts take place from July 20 to 28, not to mention two exceptional evenings in the gardens of the Fondation Maeght with Macha Gharibian Trio and Thomas Enhco & Vassilena Serafimova. Info
63rd Jazz in Juan
The legendary Juan-les-Pins jazz festival will once again bring together beautiful people with a jazz, soul, funk, afrobeat program, from July 8 to 18 in the heart of the Gould pine forest: Toto, Selah Sue, Sofiane Pamart, Kool and the Gang or Marcus Miller. Info
Music Festival in Menton
Created in 1950 and directed by Paul Emmanuel Thomas, the Menton Festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Europe. From July 27 to August 12, the square in front of the Saint-Michel Archange church welcomes the big names in classical music including Alexandre Tharaud, Lucie Horsch, Fazil Say and even Beatrice Rana, Sayaka Shoji and Kian Soltani. Info
Robinson’s Nights in Mandelieu
This festival has been offering a theatrical and musical program for over ten years in an open-air theater set on the banks of the Siagne. An intimate and bucolic atmosphere for exclusive evenings from July 11 to August 20. New in 2024 with the Pianos folies: concerts in atypical spaces… Info
Nice Jazz Fest
Tour de France obliges, the Nice Jazz festival, created in 1948, is held from August 20 to 23. On the program for this “Nice Jazz Fest”: 24 concerts on two stages at Place Masséna and at the Théâtre de Verdure, concentrating the best of jazz and the most current music, with a capacity increased from 6,000 to more than 12,000 spectators. Info
Electro Beaches in Cannes
It’s the biggest beach party in France: 3 days of waterfront partying, 15 hours of non-stop music, 6 stages, 60,000 festival-goers and an XXL program on August 16, 17 and 18. On the program in particular: Boris Brejcha, Fisher, Gazo, Kaytranada, Lost Frequencies, Paul Kalkbrenner and Timmy Trumpet. Info
Southern Nights in Vence
It’s the return of the Vençois festival after a break last year. Come to the Place du Grand Jardin from July 4 to 13 to applaud current music artists including: La Dame Blanche, Raphaël, Hollie Cook, Christophe Maé and Cerrone! Info
Notre-Dame-de-Vie Festival in Mougins
In the heart of the Mougins countryside, the Notre-Dame-de-Vie festival returns from July 8 to 11 for four evenings of classical music with Kit Armstrong, the Hanson Quartet, Gérard Caussé, the Zeliha Trio, Renaud Capuçon, Le Consort and Adèle Charvet. Info
Rue(z) & Vous Festival in Valbonne
Street art shows, intergenerational and interactive, in the open air! Music, humor and circus performances are offered at Ile Verte and Garbejaïre from July 5 to 7, without forgetting a tavern evening on Saturday. Info
Jasmine Festival in Grasse
Since 1946, Grasse has celebrated jasmine every summer! On the program: musical evening and fireworks on the Cours Honoré-Cresp on August 2; musical entertainment and flower parade on August 3; Provençal mass and 11th Mondial Parfumée des Boules Carrées on August 4. Free and open access. Info
Alpes-Maritimes Summer Guide 2024
Discover the Alpes-Maritimes Summer Guide 2024!
This summer, the Côte d’Azur is opening its doors to you for an exceptional experience! In our Summer Guide, we have carefully selected the key events that will punctuate your vacation in our magnificent region. Discover the cultural richness of our territory with the festivals of Juan-les-Pins, Nice, Mandelieu, Cannes, Vence and Menton. Come celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Landing of Provence in Saint-Raphaël, a moment of commemoration and sharing marked with solemnity.
Marvel at the diversity of landscapes, from the golden beaches of Lérins to the picturesque hilltop villages of the hinterland, via the majesty of the Gorges du Daluis, the grandeur of the Mercantour and the tranquility of the Southern Alps. Get active in the open air: water sports along the entire coastline, bike rides in the Gorges du Loup, not forgetting the little adventurers, from water parks to treetop adventure courses in the forests.
Finally, keep our calendar in your pocket so you don’t miss anything our department has to offer. Experience a resplendent summer in the Alpes-Maritimes, full of discoveries and emotions!
Our guide is available all summer in tourist offices, campsites, holiday residences and our many partner points.
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