Best Shows in Nice
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From the classic Opéra de Nice and 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay, 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 721 reviews
Race along the Riviera on the Nice to Monaco speedboat tour. Pass Cap Ferrat and Èze, swim near the Mala Cave, then glide into Monaco's Port Hercule beneath the Rock.
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★ 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.
★ 4.2 · 212 reviews
Spend a slow afternoon on the Mayba maxi catamaran, leaving from Nice port. Sail along the coast, drop anchor in a quiet bay, and swim, snorkel or paddleboard before sipping a punch back on deck.
★ 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 · 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.9 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 4.9 · 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.
Nice · 🎭 Entertainment
Opéra de Nice
2h30
1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay
1h
Nice to Monaco Speedboat Tour: Coast, Mala Cave & Swimming
Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks
1h45
A Relaxing Afternoon at Sea on a Maxi Catamaran
4h
Fox in a Box Nice
2h
Palais Nikaïa
National Theatre of Nice (TTN)
The Sunset: Villefranche-sur-Mer
Riddle Room - Live Escape Game Horreur à Nice
Pathé Gare du Sud
Rialto
Théâtre Francis Gag
Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour
