Festivals & Events
The Côte d'Azur hosts high-caliber events throughout the year:
| Event | When | Where | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival of Nice | February (2 weeks) | Nice | Flower parades, processions, fireworks. One of the largest carnivals in Europe. |
| Fête du Citron | February–March | Menton | Lemon sculptures, parades. Unique in the world. |
| Film Festival | May (2nd half) | Cannes | World premieres, stars, red carpet. |
| Grand Prix de Monaco | May/June | Monaco | Formula 1 race through the streets. |
| Fête de la Musique | June 21 | Everywhere | Free live music in every city. |
| Jazz à Juan | July | Juan-les-Pins | World-class jazz under pines by the sea. |
| Nice Jazz Festival | July | Nice | Jazz, soul, world music at Place Masséna. |
| Fête du Jasmin | August | Grasse | Jasmine flower festival with parade. |
| Voiles de Saint-Tropez | October | Saint-Tropez | Regatta of historic sailing ships. |