{"id":211403,"date":"2026-01-15T13:32:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/2024\/01\/circus-costumes-and-lemons-4-flagship-events-on-the-cote-dazur-this-winter\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:40:27","slug":"circus-costumes-and-lemons-4-flagship-events-on-the-cote-dazur-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2026\/01\/circus-costumes-and-lemons-4-flagship-events-on-the-cote-dazur-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Circus, costumes and lemons: 4 flagship events on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>All winter long, festive events breathe life into the cultural scene of the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur. Here are our favourites for 2026!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-1-the-monte-carlo-circus-festival\">1. <strong>The Monte-Carlo Circus Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/frederic-nebinger-1024x680.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/frederic-nebinger-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/frederic-nebinger-452x300.jpeg 452w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/frederic-nebinger.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Enjoy a thrilling experience at the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival. \u00a9 Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Nebinger<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1101\">It&#8217;s the Principality\u2019s flagship annual circus event. Over ten days, the world\u2019s finest circus performers compete for the prestigious Golden Clown award under the iconic Fontvieille big top. For its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2026\/01\/princess-stephanie-kicks-off-monacos-48th-international-circus-festival\/\">48th edition<\/a>, the festival promises brand-new acts and exceptional performances, alongside the 13th New Generation competition, dedicated to the rising stars of contemporary circus.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Practical information :<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When :&nbsp;from 16 &#8211; 25 January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where: Chapiteau de Fontvieille<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices and bookings on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montecarlofestival.mc\/en\/\">montecarlofestival.mc<\/a> website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-2-the-nice-carnival\">2. <strong>The Nice Carnival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/428497862_794255536080719_4920074867530184382_n-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Carnaval de Nice\" class=\"wp-image-275218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/428497862_794255536080719_4920074867530184382_n-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/428497862_794255536080719_4920074867530184382_n-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/428497862_794255536080719_4920074867530184382_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Each year, the Carnaval de Nice attracts thousands of spectators \u00a9 Carnaval de Nice<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For nearly three weeks, festivities will animate the city of Nice under the theme \u201c<em>Long live the Queen!<\/em>\u201d The highlight of the carnival is the Parade of Floats, which makes its way through Place Mass\u00e9na, accompanied by street performance troupes from around the world. Beyond the parades, a host of events and activities can be enjoyed throughout the city. But will you be brave enough to join in the famous Flower Battle? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2020\/02\/nice-carnival-french-rivieras-vivid-tradition\/\">The Nice Carnival is a legendary family festival<\/a> that brings some welcome colour to winter. Don&#8217;t miss out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Practical info :<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When: from 11 February to 1 March 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free for under 5s \/ reduced rates for 6-12 year olds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices and bookings on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicecarnaval.com\/en\/2026-edition\/official-programme\/\">nicecarnaval.com<\/a> website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">L\u2019affiche officielle du <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NiceCarnaval?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NiceCarnaval<\/a> 2026 se d\u00e9voile !<br><br>VIVE LA REINE ! \ud83e\udd73<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ILoveNice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ILoveNice<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TyaQd19vga\">pic.twitter.com\/TyaQd19vga<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Carnaval de Nice (@NiceCarnaval) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NiceCarnaval\/status\/1997409216965796234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"related\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2025\/02\/highlights-of-first-nice-carnival-parade-in-pictures\/\">Highlights of first Nice Carnival parade, in pictures\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-3-the-menton-lemon-festival\">3. The Menton Lemon Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/424649843_936073601230316_7677484207430762580_n-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"F\u00eate du Citron Menton\" class=\"wp-image-275251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/424649843_936073601230316_7677484207430762580_n-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/424649843_936073601230316_7677484207430762580_n-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/424649843_936073601230316_7677484207430762580_n-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Floats adorned with thousands of citrus fruits are ready to parade through Menton. \u00a9 F\u00eate du Citron Menton <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"549\">It is the 92nd edition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2020\/02\/the-history-of-mentons-lemon-festival\/\">Menton\u2019s grand citrus festival<\/a>. This year, the theme, <em data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"187\">\u201cWonders of Life\u201d<\/em>, celebrates nature and biodiversity. As every year, several tonnes of fruit are needed to create the giant sculptures displayed in the Biov\u00e8s Gardens and the floats that parade to lively rhythms! The Corsos des Fruits d\u2019Or light up Sunday afternoons, while the nighttime Corsos on Thursday evenings offer a magical spectacle punctuated with fireworks.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Practical information :<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When: from 14 February to 31 March <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golden Fruit Parades: Sundays 15 and 22 February and 1 March at 2:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Night Parades: Thursdays 19 and 26 February at 9 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free for under 6s\/ reduced prices for 6-14 year olds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fete-du-citron.com\/billetterie-Fete-du-Citron.html\">feteducitron.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-4-the-floral-naval-battle-in-villefranche-sur-mer\">4. <strong>The &#8220;Floral Naval Battle&#8221; in Villefranche-sur-Mer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/274121892_5063954887031618_3428072553847009403_n-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-269634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/274121892_5063954887031618_3428072553847009403_n-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/274121892_5063954887031618_3428072553847009403_n-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/274121892_5063954887031618_3428072553847009403_n.jpg 1618w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The \u2018pointu\u2019 boats decorated with mimosas and carnations \u00a9 Town of Villefranche-sur-Mer<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"202\">Proven\u00e7al tradition par excellence, the Combat Naval Fleuri returns for a new edition on Sunday 16 February. On the programme: the \u201cPointus\u201d boats will be adorned with multicoloured flowers, mimosas and carnations, and will parade before thousands of spectators. Fishermen, dressed in traditional Proven\u00e7al attire, will sail close to the shore for a spectacular naval battle!<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day begins at 11 am with a procession of carnival groups at the Octroi, followed by the parade along the quays at 1:30 pm, before the Combat Naval kicks off at 2 pm at Port de la Sant\u00e9. Musical and traditional folk entertainment will punctuate the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When :&nbsp;Sunday 16 February 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where: Porte de la Sant\u00e9 and Villefranche-sur-Mer harbour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission free of charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information from the Tourist Office on 04 93 01 73 68.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All winter long, festive events breathe life into the cultural scene of the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur. 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