Nice Carnival 2027: Discover the program and main new features of the “Vive l’Amour” edition

The program and new features for the 2027 edition of the Nice Carnival have been unveiled, announcing an event themed “Vive l’Amour”, which will take place from February 9 to 28, 2027.

This edition aims to honor the Nice identity, its history, heritage, roots, and traditions in order to bring and pass on this legacy.

A more popular, festive, and intergenerational edition

This new edition stands out with a significant increase in the number of festive days and events: 56 total events, 45 of which are completely free.

Designed so everyone can make the celebration their own, this rich program aims to make this iconic gathering a true moment of sharing, conviviality, and collective pride at the heart of the Azure city.

The main new features for the 2027 edition

Take part in new festive events open to all

The program is enriched with several free highlights designed throughout the festivities:

• A participatory celebration for Mardi Gras: On Tuesday, February 9, the entire population of Nice is invited to dress up to kick off the festivities.
• A major opening public festival: On Friday, February 12, the arrival of the King and Queen floats on Place Masséna will lead to a celebration followed by the inauguration of the Carnival Village.
• A costumed dance party: On Friday, February 19, the Théâtre de Verdure will host a major festive evening.
• The “Journée d’Aqui”: Sunday, February 21, will be entirely dedicated to local traditions featuring the traditional Carnival sea bath, a banquet, and a local corso (corso d’Aqui).

A new look for the Flower Parades

The iconic flower parades are undergoing major changes to offer a renewed experience to the public. The procession will now follow a new route passing through Place Masséna, Avenue de Verdun, Promenade des Anglais, Quai des États-Unis (up to Rue Raoul Bosio), and Avenue Max Gallo.

This layout allows for the installation of new grandstands and standing areas on Quai des États-Unis with sea views, providing over 2,000 additional seats.

The show is also enhanced on the water with sea parades of decorated traditional fishing boats (pointus fleuris, subject to favorable weather), while the land procession grows in scale, moving from 14 to 16 floats accompanied by larger troupes.

Celebrate even longer at Carnavalina and the Carnival Village!

Carnavalina will see its program expand and will now integrate flower parade floats into its procession.

Meanwhile, the Carnaval Village is extending its hours to welcome the public daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and until 8:30 PM on corso evenings. It will open its doors with a free, costumed, and musical opening party from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Among the village’s other new features are the addition of an extra Nissarde evening (bringing the total to two) and snack distributions offered on Wednesdays following the flower parades.

Practical information: The online schedule as well as the detailed program of the Carnival Village are currently being updated on our website. The date of the Veglione Ball at the Opera will be specified later.