Music events Côte d'Azur

Since 1960, the best jazzmen and jazzwomen in the world have brought their instruments and voices to Juan-les-Pins, offering the public a high level of jazz. On the stage of the Pinède Gould against the backdrop of the sea, legendary artists such as Ray Charles, Miles Davis or Ella Fitzgerald have made the festival a must for jazz lovers. In addition to the main festival, free concerts by local musicians are held in various venues around the city.

More than 60 free concerts and entertainment, three days of musical excitement, a space dedicated to the very young and nearly 50,000 visitors: C'est pas Classique has become the great musical event of the fall! The objective? To introduce or rediscover to the public the full breadth and variety of the classical repertoire, performed by artists and ensembles of local and international renown, an event awaited by young and old alike, including, since last year, the opening of a Baby Muses space for children aged 0 to 3. Don't miss the 15th edition to be held in November 2019 at the Acropolis Palace!

Get ready to step back in time with the nostalgic atmosphere of the Kermesse Festival! From Alizée to K-Maro, Larusso to the new L5, the stars of the 2000s are back to rock the Promenade des Anglais and the Théâtre de Verdure. Get out your low-rise jeans, your chokers and your best dance moves, because this festival promises to be crazier than ever! With more artists, more energy and more craziness, this is the not-to-be-missed event to relive the best moments of this decade.

Nans-les-Pins is a small town in Provence. Every year, the Fédération Aicler Provence organizes the Festival Choral International en Provence, a unique event celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This traveling festival welcomes top-quality choirs from France and abroad for a series of concerts throughout the region. Over 30 concerts will take place in towns such as Solliès-Toucas, Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Marseille, Toulon and many more. Participating choirs come from countries such as China, South Africa, Italy, Latvia, Slovakia, the USA, Canada, the UK and many more. Concert times are 9:00 p.m. and admission is free.

Entrecasteaux is a charming town in the Haut Var region that hosts the annual Chamber Music Festival. Since 1982, this festival has offered a unique program featuring new works of classical and contemporary music. Concerts are performed by internationally renowned artists as well as promising young talents. The festival takes place in August and travels to various villages in the region, offering locals and tourists alike the chance to enjoy music in a rural setting. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, attracting a varied audience from loyal music lovers to novices. What's more, admission is free for under-18s. Festival partners include the Région Sud, the Département du Var, the Agglomération Provence Verte, as well as several municipalities and cultural organizations. The d'Entrecasteaux Chamber Music Festival is a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of classical and contemporary music.