Nice Carnival – Travel trade
The flagship event of the Côte d’Azur in winter, one of the largest Carnivals in the world, offers a programme of unforgettable shows… Corsi Carnavalesques, Illuminated Corsi Carnavalesques, Flower Battles… An explosion of colours and music!
The largest event on the Côte d’Azur in winter, the Nice Carnival justifies a stay in Nice. Internationally renowned, it attracts hundreds of thousands of French and international spectators each year, generating nearly 30 million euros in economic benefits.
A not-to-be-missed event in the City of Nice and the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Area, the Nice Carnival is the leading Carnival in France and one of the most famous in the world, along with the Carnivals of Rio and Venice.
The Carnival period, in addition to its festivities, offers a wonderful opportunity to discover Nice in winter: the mildness of the climate, the luminosity of the sky and the art of living on the Côte d’Azur will complete your programme which is already rich in confetti and emotions!
Plan your clients’ stay at the Nice Carnival 2026
Nice Carnival 2026 “Long live the Queen” will take place from 11 February to 1 March 2026!
A Carnival is a thousand and one good reason to come. Far from the dullness, 100% fun, Nice, capital of the Côte d’Azur, can be enjoyed without moderation at this time of the year. Programming the Nice Carnival means offering its customers the possibility of getting drunk on pleasure and good humour. The atmosphere and colourful debauchery guaranteed! Special conditions are reserved for tourism professionals and groups.
