Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get ready to discover the end-of-year festivities in Cagnes-sur-Mer! Our guide presents all the animations and celebrations that bring life to our Mediterranean city during the holiday season.
The historic heart of Haut-de-Cagnes hosts a traditional Christmas market in Place Grimaldi, while the Castle Museum adorns its most beautiful winter decorations. Along the seafront, the promenade glows with thousands of lights, creating a festive atmosphere that extends to the Cros-de-Cagnes district. Visitors can enjoy the activities at Place De Gaulle, where Christmas chalets and traditional carousels stand.
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Cagnes-sur-Mer Holiday Light Displays
Annual Lighting Ceremony
- What to Expect
- Christmas lights on the Promenade des Anglais.
- Description
- The lighting ceremony is a spectacular event where the Christmas lights are turned on along the Promenade des Anglais, creating an unforgettable light display.
- Where
- Nice | More Info : Annual Lighting Ceremony
Cagnes-sur-Mer Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Parade
- What to Expect
- Christmas parade with participants dressed in illuminated costumes.
- Description
- The Christmas Parade in Cannes is a festive event that brings together locals and tourists to celebrate the arrival of Christmas. The parade takes place on December 23 and includes participants dressed in illuminated costumes, musicians, floats, and Santa Claus.
- Where
- Cannes | More Info : Christmas Parade
Sound and Light Show
- What to Expect
- Illumination of the commune with a fireworks display and the arrival of Santa Claus.
- Description
- The sound and light show at the Hôtel de Ville Gardens features a light and sound display that highlights the beauty of the commune. This spectacle includes a fireworks display and the arrival of Santa Claus, providing unforgettable moments for the audience.
- Where
- Le Cannet | More Info : Sound and Light Show
13 Desserts and Gospel
- What to Expect
- Discovery of the thirteen Christmas desserts with gospel songs.
- Description
- On December 13, gospel songs and the tasting of the thirteen Christmas desserts will take place on the village square. The presence of Santa Claus and a buffet accompanied by wine and hot chocolate will be part of this Provençal tradition.
- Where
- Mougins | More Info : 13 Desserts and Gospel
Cinderella Ballet
- What to Expect
- A classical ballet with striking contrasts between beauty and ugliness.
- Description
- The ballet of Cinderella, choreographed by Thierry Malandain, offers a refined interpretation of the universal story of Cinderella. The choreographer uses a classical vocabulary to depict the psychology of the characters, contrasting the innocent beauty of Cinderella with the ugliness of her stepmother and stepsisters.
- Where
- Nice | More Info : Cinderella Ballet
Classical Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- A festive evening with classical interpretations.
- Description
- The Concert Classique de Noël at the Opéra de Nice offers a festive evening with classical interpretations and traditional pieces.
- Where
- Nice | More Info : Classical Christmas Concert
Midnight Mass
- What to Expect
- Solemn celebration of the Nativity of Jesus with the participation of the Choir and the vocal quartet.
- Description
- The Midnight Mass at the Cathedral of Sainte-Réparate is a solemn celebration of the Nativity of Jesus, led by Bishop Marceau. It includes the participation of the Choir, the vocal quartet, and Jérémy Bertini.
- Where
- Nice | More Info : Midnight Mass
New Year's Concert
- What to Expect
- Free concert featuring waltzes from Vienna.
- Description
- The Nice Philharmonic Orchestra presents a New Year's concert entirely dedicated to the most beautiful waltzes of Vienna, featuring works by Johann Strauss II and other renowned composers.
- Where
- Nice | More Info : New Year's Concert
Cagnes-sur-Mer Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Sweater Day
- What to Expect
- Free entry for participants wearing a Christmas sweater.
- Description
- The Journée du Pull de Noël in Cagnes-sur-Mer is an exceptional day where participants wearing a Christmas sweater get free entry. The program includes trot races and entertainment for all ages.
- Where
- Cagnes-sur-Mer | More Info : Christmas Sweater Day
Main Steeple Chasing Event
- What to Expect
- Hurdle race over 4300 meters with hurdles.
- Description
- The Grande Course de Haies de Cagnes-sur-Mer is a high-quality equestrian competition, with 11 starters and an allocation of 90,000 €. The horses compete over a distance of 4300 meters, with hurdles as obstacles.
- Where
- Cagnes-sur-Mer | More Info : Main Steeple Chasing Event
Thrills and Chills at Luna Park
- What to Expect
- Intensive French courses with cultural activities.
- Description
- alpha.b offers intensive French courses and cultural activities to explore Nice in a unique way. Students can practice their French while discovering local history and culture.
- Where
- Nice | More Info : Thrills and Chills at Luna Park
Christmas Stroll
- What to Expect
- A traditional santon festival with artisanal creations.
- Description
- The Balade de Noël in Théoule-sur-Mer is a santon festival celebrating the tradition of creating clay figures. Visitors can admire the artisanal creations and participate in festive activities.
- Where
- Théoule-sur-Mer | More Info : Christmas Stroll