Here’s what’s happening this week along the French Riviera.
Fun fact: Did you know that the iconic Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes was originally just a simple dirt road? It’s hard to imagine now, with its luxury boutiques and glamorous events, but it sure has come a long way! Let’s explore what’s in store this week!
CANNES EVENTS
24 May to 01 June 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
3:30 PM Press Conference – “The Man in the Iron Mask” Presented by Cannes Heritage Association, 355 years after his arrest and 320 years after his death. Claude Debussy Theater, Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
Tuesday, May 28 to Saturday, June 29, 2024
Cannes Creativity Month 2024 Featuring cultural events by local artists in visual arts, music, performing arts, and literature. More info on www.cannes.com. Various locations, Cannes
Friday, May 31, 2024
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Employment Forum of Cannes Lérins Agglomeration Eco Park, 772 Chemin de Font de Currault, Mougins
Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024
Fables Lab 2024 Two days of varied programming featuring six performances. Highlights include “Petit-Pois contre le dragon,” a modern take on Bluebeard, and “Voler c’est tout.” The event concludes with a musical tribute to Janis Joplin by Hélène Palardy. For children, stories and performances by Sylvie Vieville and Florence Férin. Full program on www.cannes.com.
5th Bocca Cabana Cup Part of the EDF AquaChallenge, organized by the Cannes Swimming Club with support from the City Hall, CACL, French Swimming Federation, and EDF. Full program on www.cncannes.fr. BoccaCabana, Guillaume Apollinaire Jetty, Cannes-La Bocca
LUMIERE DU SUD EXHIBITION
21 May to 02 June 2024
Until the 2nd of June, find the Lumiere du Sud exhibition at the Salle Le Garage in Ramatuelle. The subtle nuances of colour and light give off a good impression of tranquillity and serenity that brings a special touch of emotion to the landscapes. This free exhibition takes place every day, Monday to Friday from 10 to 1pm and 2 to 6pm, Saturday 2 to 6pm and Sunday 10 to 1pm.
Exposition – « Lumière du sud » de Jean Marie Ferrer (ramatuelle-tourisme.com)
HOTEL WEST END
30 May 2024
This 30th May from 6:30 to 9:30pm, the iconic Hotel West End is inaugurating the Palmeraie, an ephemerous bar at the foot of the establishment on 31 Promenades des Anglais in Nice. On the Menu: Cocktails, Tapas and live music!
GALLERIE FERRERO
31 May to 15 June 2024
Vieux-Nice
From the 31st of May to the 15th of June, the Gallerie Ferrero in Vieux-Nice on 17 and 19 rue Droite will host the ‘Chavanis – Retrospective’ Exhibition by the Monegasque artist Stephane Chavanis. There, you’ll be able to discover a world of colour and abstract geometrical figures for the delight of neo-expressionism fans. From paintings, to photograpies and wooden sculpture, this exhibition shows a great variety of Chavanis’ greatest repertoire
DARTS AT LE MARATHON EVERY TUESDAY
16 April to 01 September 2026
Are there any dart players out there? The Monaco association of Darts meets every Tuesday at the Pizzeria le Marathon at 47 Rue Grimaldi, in Monaco from 6:45pm, playing on the upper floor.
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