Cultural Nice

The city offers world-class culture, much of it free or affordable.

Museums

Free Entry (First Sunday of month): - Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (MAMAC) - Musée Matisse - Archaeological Museum - Museum of Asian Arts

Always Free: - Villa Masséna gardens - Photography exhibitions at Théâtre de la Photographie - Many galleries in old town

Budget Tip: French Riviera Museum Pass (€15/week) covers multiple sites

Festivals and Events

Nice hosts over 100 annual events, mostly free:

February: Carnival (some free events, parades viewable from streets) June: Music Festival (free concerts citywide) July: Jazz Festival (free afternoon concerts) July-August: Cinema on the beach (free) October: OVNI Film Festival December: Christmas market and activities

Performance Venues

Opéra de Nice: Student discounts, last-minute deals Théâtre National: Contemporary performances, accessible prices Various Churches: Free classical concerts Public Spaces: Street performers, especially old town