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A Guide To Nice Attractions And Events

Nice is known to have a very lively festival scene. There are a lot of attractions and events that is why you can never run out of things to do all year round. From open air music concerts, street fairs, sporting events and theatrical performances, Nice has got it all. So if you happen to visit Nice, here are some of the citys annual attractions that you can partake on.

JANUARY

New Years Concert This is usually held on New Years Eve at Nices Acropolis. Nices New Years concert is a great way to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
Luna Park This is a large fair with lots of various attractions for everyone.

FEBRUARY

Nice Carnival - This carnival is the leading winter season attraction on the French Riviera. It features parades, bonfires, fireworks and many more.

MARCH

Nice International Trade Fair This trade fair is annually held at Palais des Expositions.
Nice Boat Show A must-see event for boat enthusiasts and the like.
Festin des Cougourdons (Gourd Festival) This festival which is annually held in Cimiez gardens traditionally symbolizes the end of the winter season. It features gourd painting events and a gourd food fest.
Nice International Semi-Marathon This annual 3-day event in Nice offers various competitions for tourists and locals alike.
Printemps des Poetes Nice celebrates their Printemps des Poetes by staging events in various theaters, schools, and cafes.

APRIL

Nice Open Tennis Tournament A must-see event for tennis enthusiasts.
Nice International Dog Show - Nice locals show off their cute canines.
Egg Hunt Nice children partake on an Egg Hunt every year to celebrate Spring.
Printemps des Musees Open museum day. Every year, museums all over Nice waive their entrance fees for just one day. This gives everyone the opportunity to discover Nices rich culture and art.
Nice Half Marathon An annual sporting event where about 4,000 runners compete with each other.

MAY

La Fete de Mai This event held every Sunday of May in Arenes de Jardins de Cimiez features a series of free events such as music, picnics and folk dancing which celebrates Nices history.
Fete de la Cuisine A celebration of Nice cuisine.

JUNE

Festival de Musique Sacree (Sacred Music Festival) A celebration of Baroque and religious music held in various churches around Nice.
Nice en Roller Annual event for rollerblade enthusiasts.
Fete de la musique Offers free concerts all around the city.
Salon du Livre Features book fairs all over the city.
Fete de la Mer Celebration of St. Peters day. Nice fishermen celebrate this event with a mass at Gesu church then a procession to Les Ponchettes beach in Old Nice where they burn a boat in honor of St. Peter.
Nice International Triathlon

JULY

Nice Jazz Festival Internationally acclaimed musicians gather at the Cimiez gardens and amphitheaters to share their musical prowess to the audience.
Bastille Day Celebration Features fireworks and dancing all over the city.
Musicalia (Theatre de Verdure) Features Mediterranean and world music. It also features dance performances and film screenings.
Nuits Musicales de Nice (International Academy of Summer Music) Features concerts in the Cloister of the Cimiez Monastery.
La Castellada This event is held from the start of July in the Parc du Chteau. This event runs until the end of September. Actors in costume recount the story of Nices past in a 3-hour tour.

AUGUST

Ball for the Liberation of Nice Celebration of Nices liberation.
Nice Musical Nights -A series of classical concerts held at the Opra de Nice and the Cloitre du Monastere de Cimiez.

SEPTEMBER

Historic Automobile Tour de France
Fete de la San Bertoumieu A grand market for traditional arts and crafts.
Catherine Segurane ceremony An annual event held in the Sainte Reparate Cathedral. Nices patron saint is commemorated with a special mass and wreath-laying ceremony at the Catherine Segurane memorial.

OCTOBER

Nice-Matin Real Estate Trade Fair
Mushroom Exhibition
Festival Internationale de Musique Militaire A biennial military tattoo that takes place over the course of a weekend. This popular festival of military music also includes a grand parade.
Fete Patronale de la Ville de Nice Sainte Reparate A colorful traditional Nicois festival that takes place in the streets of Vieux Nice

NOVEMBER

Rock and Mineral Show
Cap Cyber Multimedia Show
Festival Manca This international festival features contemporary music performed by world renowned musicians
Challenge de Lutte Henri Deglane - international wrestling contest, with some of the worlds Olympic champions competing for this prestigious prize

DECEMBER

International Rowing Regatta This event is held in the Baie des Anges. It brings together the worlds best rowers to compete with each other.
Christmas Day Swim Every year, swimmers brave the chilly waters of the Mediterranean from Nices Ruhl Plage.
Nice Christmas Village This traditional festive market is held at the Place Massena. Forty wooden chalets are set up in the square, selling typical Provencal gifts. There is also an ice-skating rink and childrens entertainment.

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