Best Spots in Nice for The Moment Seekers
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For live shows and spectacle
From the classic Opéra de Nice and National Theatre of Nice (TTN), to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 2,812 reviews
Take your place at the Opéra de Nice, an 1885 landmark of the city's performing arts scene. Watch an opera, ballet or symphony concert inside its ornate, tiered auditorium.
★ 4.3 · 569 reviews
Take a seat at the National Theatre of Nice, the city's main stage for theatre productions. Settle into a classic multi-tiered hall for a performance, choosing your balcony level to match your budget.
★ 4.2 · 4,101 reviews
Catch a live show at Palais Nikaïa, an intimate venue on the western edge of Nice. Ride the tram out, grab a drink, and enjoy a concert from seats with a good view of the stage.
★ 4.5 · 420 reviews
Spend an evening at Théâtre Francis Gag, a small old theatre in Nice's old town. Listen to a live jazz or music night in an intimate hall, then step out into the lively old-town streets.
★ 4.3 · 1,713 reviews
Discover Le Shapko, a cosy late-night bar in Nice devoted to live jazz and blues. Grab a drink, find a spot near the music and stay as the night rolls toward dawn.
★ 3.6 · 188 reviews
Discover Le Glam, a Nice nightspot with an eccentric streak and a taste for drag shows. Come late for themed DJ nights, mid-range drinks and a dance floor that rewards a playful crowd.
★ 4.2 · 1,961 reviews
Discover La Havane, a colourful Cuban-style bar and restaurant in Nice with live music and salsa. Share tapas, sip cocktails and join the dancing as the night builds.
★ 4.4 · 4,010 reviews
Discover Wayne's Bar, a boisterous pub in Nice with retro American decor. Tuck into burgers and ribs, then stay on for the live band and karaoke well into the night.
★ 4.3 · 3,450 reviews
Discover High Club, one of Nice's most famous nightclubs, where big-name DJs take over three dance floors. Dance under extravagant lighting, catch live shows and themed nights, and keep going until the early hours.
★ 3.8 · 593 reviews
Discover Le Six, a small gay-friendly bar that has anchored Nice's nightlife since 1999. Squeeze onto the dance floor, listen to international DJs and catch the shower show that gives the bar its reputation.
★ 4.9 · 543 reviews
Test your nerves at Riddle Room, a horror-themed escape game in Nice. Solve cleverly designed puzzles while a live actor raises the tension inside an immersive post-apocalyptic world.
★ 4.4 · 4,556 reviews
Catch a film at Pathé Gare du Sud, Nice's modern multiplex right by the tram. Pick a mainstream release, opt for a 3D screening if you like, and settle in for an easy evening at the movies.
★ 4.4 · 905 reviews
Slip into Rialto, a classic Nice cinema that champions foreign films in their original language. Pick a screening from its varied programme and enjoy a film in an old-school, unpretentious setting.
★ 4.1 · 2,307 reviews
Discover Movida, a lively terrace bar on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Sip a craft cocktail with a plate of tapas while the sun sets over the sea and the DJ warms up.
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★ 3.4 · 292 reviews
Discover Nuits Blanches, a discothèque that keeps Nice dancing until around 5:00 AM. Pass the door, then spend the small hours on the dance floor to DJ sets, with a bar team that reviewers single out for praise.
★ 4.1 · 870 reviews
Discover Elaïo, a rooftop restaurant above Nice with sweeping water views. Settle on the terrace for a refined meal, with a DJ setting the mood as the afternoon turns to evening.
★ 4.7 · 10,395 reviews
Visit Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a seaside villa on Cap Ferrat wrapped in nine themed gardens. Tour its furnished rooms, then wander the terraces and garden styles with the Mediterranean in view.
★ 4.5 · 336 reviews
Dine at Le Chantecler, a Michelin-starred room dressed in 18th-century opulence with a live pianist. Settle in for a multi-course evening of precisely composed dishes and attentive service.
★ 4.6 · 1,312 reviews
Discover Nice after dark on a hosted bar crawl made for meeting fellow travellers. Hop between five bars with games, shots and introductions, then head into a nightclub with priority entry.
★ 4.6 · 5,275 reviews
Step into Sainte-Réparate, the Baroque cathedral on Place Rossetti in Nice's Old Town. Admire its colourful chapels and altar before rejoining the square's cafés.
★ 4.2 · 189 reviews
Discover Villa Arson, a 1960s art school and contemporary arts centre perched above Nice. Wander the concrete architecture, see current exhibitions, and finish in the olive-tree gardens looking out over the city.
★ 4.9 · 693 reviews
Catch the sunset with wine in hand on this evening boat tour from Nice. Swim in Villefranche Bay, nibble local snacks, and watch the sky colour near Cap de Nice.
Lose yourself in Vieux Nice, the ochre-hued old town tucked behind the seafront. Wander narrow lanes and baroque churches, browse the market streets, and settle into a lively square for a meal or evening drink.
★ 4.8 · 330 reviews
Lock yourself into Fox in a Box, an escape game in Nice with three themed rooms. Race the clock to crack puzzles as scientists facing a zombie outbreak, or try the much-praised bunker scenario.
★ 4.2 · 3,903 reviews
Discover Ma Nolan's, the go-to Irish pub in the heart of Nice. Grab a pint from the extensive beer list, catch live music or a big match, and stay on as the evening turns lively.
★ 4.6 · 3,661 reviews
Hop aboard the one-hour Villefranche Bay sightseeing cruise from Nice's port. Listen to bilingual commentary as you pass hilltop villages, Cap Ferrat villas and the Promenade des Anglais from the sea.
★ 4.9 · 915 reviews
Skim the Riviera coast on the Mala Caves, Villefranche and snorkelling boat tour from Nice. Swim in the clear water by the caves, then wander Villefranche's colourful old town before the ride back.
★ 4.6 · 361 reviews
Watch the day fade from the deck of the Mayba catamaran on The Sunset: Villefranche-sur-Mer. Paddleboard or snorkel in the bay, then sip a punch as the coastline glows.
★ 4.6 · 4,837 reviews
Stroll through Promenade du Paillon, a green ribbon of fountains and shade in the heart of Nice. Let the kids splash by the water jets, then linger by the reflecting pool as evening lights come on.
★ 3.8 · 685 reviews
Discover SEEN by Olivier, a stylish rooftop restaurant in Nice. Take a terrace table, order food and drinks, and enjoy the views as the afternoon slides into evening.
Nice · 🎭 Entertainment
Opéra de Nice
2h30
National Theatre of Nice (TTN)
Palais Nikaïa
Théâtre Francis Gag
Nice · 🍸 Drinks
Le Shapko
1h30
Nice · 🌙 Nightlife
Le Glam
3h
La Havane
Wayne's Bar
High Club
Le Six
Riddle Room - Live Escape Game Horreur à Nice
2h
Pathé Gare du Sud
Rialto
Movida
Nuits Blanches - Discothèque
Restaurant Elaïo
Nice · 🏛️ Landmark
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Nice · 🍽️ Food
Le Chantecler
Bar Crawl: Free Shots, Games & VIP Club Entry
4h
Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice
20 min
Nice · 🎨 Museum
Villa Arson Nice
45 min
Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks
1h45
Nice · 🚶 Neighborhoods
old nice
Fox in a Box Nice
Ma Nolan's Irish Pub
1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay
1h
Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour
The Sunset: Villefranche-sur-Mer
Nice · 🌳 Nature
Promenade du Paillon
Restaurant Rooftop ''SEEN by Olivier Nice''