Where to see the best fireworks on the Côte d'Azur this summer 2025?

🌆 In Nice: no fireworks, but a different kind of light

Nice has decided not to hold any fireworks displays this summer. Instead, the city is focusing on cultural events, classical concerts and symbolic illuminations. For fireworks fans, head for the neighbouring towns!

🔥 The big events at the end of July and August 2025

🎇 Cannes - Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique

One of Europe's most famous pyrotechnic festivals! 6 shows fired from the bay, accompanied by powerful music and luminous choreography.

📍 Upcoming dates:

22 July
5 August

15th August

24 August

🕘 Times: 10pm in July, 9.30pm in August
📌 Unbeatable view from the Croisette or the Beaches du Midi

🎶 Antibes - Juan-les-Pins Pyromelodic Festival

A popular rendezvous for families and holidaymakers, with perfectly synchronised musical shows.

📍 Next fireworks :

24 July

7 August
14 August
21 August
24 August (Final fire at La Siesta - Fort Carré)

🕘 Around 10pm
🎵 Original themes, festive atmosphere guaranteed

🏇 Cagnes-sur-Mer - Les Nuits de l'Hippodrome

In July and August, the Côte d'Azur racecourse hosts evening races + shows + bonfires. Festive, family atmosphere with the possibility of on-site catering.

📍 Dates remaining:


21, 23, 30 July
9 & 23 August

🕘 Fires around 10.30pm
🎫 Admission charge (racecourse entrance), entertainment before the fire.

🌊 Golfe-Juan - Beach and show

The commune of Vallauris / Golfe-Juan is offering two not-to-be-missed evenings on Plage Picasso, with fireworks and a seaside atmosphere.

📍 Dates:

16 August

🚌 Free shuttle service from Vallauris
🕘 Fireworks at 10.15pm

🌼 Grasse - Jasmine Festival

Grasse celebrates summer with a unique floral festival combining traditions and a fragrant pyrotechnic show.

📍 Date:

August 1st

🕘 Fireworks at 10.15pm, preceded by the parade of floats
💐 Floral and festive atmosphere in the historic centre.

🎭 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - Venetian Night

One of the most elegant events of the season: costumes, lanterns, baroque entertainment and a bonfire over the sea.

📍 Date:

Saturday 2 August

🕘 Parade from 9pm - Fireworks at 10.30pm
🎉 Ball until 2am on the harbour

🏖 Mandelieu-la-Napoule - Beach parties & DJs

Three great evenings by the sea, combining fireworks and DJ sets in a summery atmosphere.

📍 Next fireworks :


9 August (Robinson beach)
23 August (Château beach)

🕘 From 9pm - Fire at 10pm

🎧 Menton - Musical bonfire for 15 August

Last big bonfire of the summer in Menton, on the seafront, with electro atmosphere and live concert.

📍 Date:

15 August - ‘Remix’ theme, DJ set with Sound of Legend.

🕘 Fire at 10.30pm
📌 Venue: Baie des Sablettes