This summer, the Département des Alpes-Maritimes is offering a rich and varied cultural program, highlighting local and international talent through exceptional events that will delight lovers of art, music and literature. Here's an overview of the main events you won't want to miss!
Soirées Estivales
The Soirées Estivales are back again this year, with an eclectic and generous program that spans the whole department. From July to September, enjoy over 400 free outdoor shows, combining music, theater, dance and artistic performances. These evenings are the perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover renowned artists while enjoying the balmy summer nights
Dates : July 1 to August 31, 2024
Location: Various sites in the Alpes-Maritimes
More info: Soirées Estivales
Collection Capsule
The Collection Capsule showcases the work of contemporary artists and provides a space for emerging talents to express themselves. This traveling exhibition is set up in several communes and offers an immersion in modern art through installations, sculptures and paintings that question our relationship with the world and nature.
Dates : All summer 2024
Location: Various exhibition venues
More info: Collection Capsule
Jazz Art Lympia
Jazz Art Lympia is a must for jazz fans. The festival offers a series of open-air jazz concerts featuring an international line-up of renowned artists. In the enchanting setting of Nice's former penal colony, these evenings promise moments of emotion and sharing around this timeless music.
Dates : July 10-20, 2024
Location: Lympia, Nice
More info: Jazz Art Lympia
Festival des Mots
The Festival des Mots is dedicated to literature and poetry. It features meetings with authors, public readings and writing workshops. This event is intended to be a moment of conviviality and sharing around words, encouraging the discovery of new literary horizons and encounters between the public and creators.
Dates : July 15-30, 2024
Location: Several towns and villages in the Alpes-Maritimes
More info: Festival des Mots
Les Folies de Lac
Les Folies de Lac is a multidisciplinary festival featuring classical music, opera and theater, as well as interactive shows and workshops for young and old. This festival is an opportunity to discover original shows in an exceptional natural setting, on the shores of the region's lakes.
Dates : August 1 to 20, 2024
Location: Alpes-Maritimes lakes
More info : Les Folies de Lac
Take advantage of this summer to immerse yourself in the cultural richness of the Alpes-Maritimes, whether by taking part in festive evenings, exploring contemporary art exhibitions, or enjoying jazz concerts under the stars. Each event is an invitation to escape and discover the many facets of culture and art.
For more information on all the events and to consult the detailed programs:
Soirées Estivales - Département des Alpes-Maritimes
