Not sure what to do this weekend, December 20, 2024, in Nice? Whether you’re a fan of theater, sports, or concerts, the city offers a varied program for all tastes, from Friday to Sunday.
Friday, December 20
Concert. The Shopping Promenade Riviera mall near Nice is hosting two music stars for a unique evening on Friday, December 20. Zaho and Vegedream will be at the Cagnes-Sur-Mer shopping center starting at 6:30 PM. On the agenda, concerts, autograph sessions, and a sound and light show will ensure you have a great evening to kick off the holidays.
Rugby. Le Stade Niçois needs support! Struggling this season in Pro D2, the Niçois will want to end the year on a high note against the leader, Grenoble. A match that promises to be tough, but at home, the Maralpins know how to surpass themselves. Kick-off at 7 PM at Stade Marcel Volot.
Ice Hockey. No holidays for the Eagles. Ice hockey fans can enjoy a match that promises to be closely contested between Nice and Gap. The match starts at 8 PM at the Jean Bouin rink.
Theater. La Nouvelle Comédie presents Men are Fools, Women are a Pain. There are dates you must not forget, like ten years of being a couple! Pupuce and Minou celebrate their tenth anniversary. For the occasion, Pupuce hopes Minou has planned an exceptional evening, but Minou has completely forgotten this anniversary, of course, because he’s a man!
Saturday, December 21
Theater. The Trials of Great Characters. Every Saturday at 11 AM, on the forecourt of the Salle des Franciscains, take part in The Trials of Great Characters with a lawyer’s plea from the Bar and an actor from the Troupe or an apprentice actor from ERACM. After Moliere, Athena, Santa Claus, the Big Bad Wolf, Steve Jobs, Medea, Cupid, Gisèle Halimi, Rasputin, Lord Voldemort… Who will be next to join the dock? See it at the forecourt of the Franciscans.
Show. We Must Save Santa. Christmas is approaching, everyone is very busy in Santa’s workshop when suddenly… Santa has disappeared! Rudolf the reindeer and his friends have just found a letter from a mysterious L.M. who decided to kidnap Santa to keep all the presents for himself! An animation for children aged 2 to 8 at the Théâtre de l’Alphabet at 3 PM. Reservations at 06 60 89 10 04 – Price 9 €.
Show. For Christmas, offer unforgettable memories to your loved ones during a magical journey between sound and light! The immersive show Luminiscence is settling in Nice until January 31, 2025, to enhance the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assumption. An opportunity to discover or rediscover a building filled with history. Reservations recommended.
Animation. The Magic of Christmas with Mickey and Minnie! Children are expected at the Kids Party with Mickey and Minnie at ML Kids (8 rue Dominique Paez) in Nice. The two famous mascots have many surprises in store to celebrate Christmas: animations and games, music and a dance party, candies and a photo session with Mickey and Minnie! For children aged 3 to 12 from 10 AM to 12 PM. Price 10 € per child.
Theater. Last performance of Together at the Salle des Franciscains at 8 PM. The play highlights the tensions of a couple in full confinement. A dive into the confrontation between two characters played by Emmanuelle Bercot and Thomas Blanchard. All imagined by the British author Dennis Kelly.
Sunday, December 22
Show. Starmania, the famous rock opera created by Michel Berger and Luc Plamondon over forty years ago, is currently on tour in Nice for a final performance at the Palais Nikaïa at 3 PM. In four decades, this futuristic, prophetic, and timeless piece has made all generations sing with its hits that have become staples of French music. A show directed by Thomas Jolly, the creative director of the Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies.
Festivities. Rides and attractions for the whole family! Every day, the municipal funfair awaits you in the open air at Nice Saint-Isidore, across from the Ikea store, next to the Allianz Riviera Stadium. Come and enjoy 80 attractions and rides for young and old: haunted train, thrilling rides, bumper cars, children’s rides, adventures, and laughter are on the agenda. Not to mention the cotton candy, churros, and other specialties for those with a sweet tooth!
Museum. The museum that moves and gets both young and old moving! Take advantage of the Christmas holidays 2024 to discover the activities at the National Museum of Sport in Nice. A fun and sporty program: motor skill workshops for toddlers, “Mission Himalaya” family visits as a mountaineer, and a visit to the Allianz Riviera Stadium. Open from 10 AM to 5 PM. Paid entry.