- Date / season
- Confirmed for 9-28 February 2027 on the current official Nice Carnival site.
- Location
- Nice
- Date status
- Confirmed dates
- Family suitability
- Recommended with children
- Source status
- Confirmed date
- Distance from Menton
- 30 km
- Last checked
- 2026-07-03
- Theme
- Vive l'Amour
- Best for
- Family, Winter
Planning note: Dates, access rules and event details can change. Check official sources before booking travel or buying tickets.
2027 planning page
Why stay in Menton
Menton keeps the stay quieter and sea-focused while Nice remains reachable for selected carnival days.
How to get there
Use trains for daytime plans where possible and check evening return times before buying parade tickets.
How to plan your stay
Families should plan parade days, rest time and return transport before fixing accommodation dates.
Why it matters
A strong winter travel reason that pairs well with a Menton seaside base.
Nice Carnival is one of Europe's major winter carnivals, with giant floats, illuminated shows, flower battles and a festive atmosphere across the city.
The format usually combines classic carnival parades, evening illuminated processions and Batailles de Fleurs, where performers throw flowers from decorated floats. The 2027 edition has been announced for 9-28 February with the theme Vive l'Amour.
How to plan your stay
Good for families, especially daytime parades and flower-themed events when available.
Dates, access rules and event details can change. Check official sources before booking travel or buying tickets.
Next edition
Confirmed for 9-28 February 2027 on the current official Nice Carnival site.
Good for families, especially daytime parades and flower-themed events when available.
Similar upcoming events
Practical notes
Confirmed date
Where it happens
- Main stage and grandstands: Place Massena, 06000 Nice.
- Flower battles and some parades: Promenade des Anglais and nearby seafront areas.
- Ticket desks are usually around Promenade du Paillon and the seafront carnival area.
With children
A strong family event. Daytime parades and flower parades are usually easiest with children; evening shows suit older children and teenagers better.
Official links, tickets and prices
Tickets are sold online on the official carnival website and at local ticket desks.
Recent published ranges: grandstand seats around EUR23-31 for adults and around EUR10-11 for children aged 6-12; standing areas around EUR14 adults and EUR5 children. Check the official site for current prices.
Practical tips
- From Menton, the train to Nice Ville is usually simpler than driving on parade days.
- With children, grandstand seats can make the experience calmer than standing in dense crowds.
- February evenings can feel cool by the sea; bring warm layers and scarves.
How to plan your stay
Why stay in Menton
Good for families, especially daytime parades and flower-themed events when available.
How to get there
Good for families, especially daytime parades and flower-themed events when available.
Best time to arrive
Dates, access rules and event details can change. Check official sources before booking travel or buying tickets.
What to combine nearby
A strong winter travel reason that pairs well with a Menton seaside base.
