La Kermesse Festival
The nostalgic 2000s festival in Nice
About La Kermesse
The 2000s are back in the heart of Nice
Born in 2022 from an original idea, La Kermesse Festival has found its place in the Nice festival scene by focusing on a unique concept: bringing together the iconic artists of the 2000s in a festive and nostalgic atmosphere. The Théâtre de Verdure, a green setting in the heart of Nice facing the Promenade des Anglais, offers an ideal setting for this musical journey back in time.
A unique concept on the French Riviera
La Kermesse Festival stands out from other festivals in the region with its bold positioning. Rather than focusing on current trends, the event celebrates a pivotal era of popular music: the 2000s. Pop, dance, R&B, hip-hop, and French and international variety music share the stage at the Théâtre de Verdure, recalling a decade rich in hits and musical icons.
Iconic headliners
Over its editions, La Kermesse Festival has hosted an impressive lineup of artists who marked the 2000s. Among the most iconic names are Alizée, Lou Bega, K.Maro, Rohff, Zaho, O-Zone, Shy'm, Cascada, Boney M, Ophélie Winter, Tribal King, Jessy Matador, and many others. Each edition features about twenty artists spread over three days.
The Théâtre de Verdure, an enchanting setting
The festival takes place at the Théâtre de Verdure, located in the Jardin Albert 1er on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. This open-air theater, built in 1946, can accommodate around 3,200 spectators in a green setting facing the sea. The atmosphere is unique: concerts are enjoyed during the mild Mediterranean summer evenings, lulled by the sea breeze.
A growing event
Since its creation, La Kermesse Festival has been growing steadily. From a single evening in 2022, the festival has expanded to three days with an increasingly dense program. For its 4th edition in 2025, no less than 21 artists were on the program, confirming the event's ambition to become the unmissable rendezvous for musical nostalgia in France.
La Kermesse — edition 2026
The 5th edition of La Kermesse Festival at the Théâtre de Verdure in Nice, from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026. Three evenings of 1990s-2000s pop, dance, and R&B nostalgia with 21 artists, including Larusso, L5, Colonel Reyel, Billy Crawford, Kenza Farah, Lââm, Nâdiya, O-Zone, Cascada, Kat DeLuna, and Lou Bega.
La Kermesse Festival — 2026 Edition
The 5th edition of La Kermesse Festival takes place from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the Théâtre de Verdure in Nice, in the Jardin Albert 1er facing the Promenade des Anglais. Over three evenings, the festival brings back hits from the 1990s and 2000s with a lineup of 21 artists mixing pop, dance, R&B, and varieties.
Three Evenings of Nostalgia
Friday, July 3 brings together Larusso, L5, Colonel Reyel, Billy Crawford, Ève Angeli, Kymaï, and Faf Larage. Saturday, July 4 features Matt Houston, Kenza Farah, 2Be3 × G-Squad, Lââm, Tragédie, Nâdiya, and William Baldé. Sunday, July 5 closes the event with O-Zone, One-T, Moussier Tombola, Kat DeLuna, Cascada, Tom Frager, and Lou Bega.
Practical Information
The site opens every evening at 5:30 PM, with concerts continuing until 11:30 PM. The festival operates on a cashless system (rechargeable wristband) for all on-site purchases. More than 10,000 festival-goers are expected over the three days.
Programme La Kermesse 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026
- Larusso
- L5
- Colonel Reyel
- Billy Crawford
- Ève Angeli
- Kymaï
- Faf Larage
Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Matt Houston
- Kenza Farah
- 2Be3 × G-Squad
- Lââm
- Tragédie
- Nâdiya
- William Baldé
Sunday, July 5, 2026
- O-Zone
- One-T
- Moussier Tombola
- Kat DeLuna
- Cascada
- Tom Frager
- Lou Bega
Doors open every evening at 5:30 PM, concerts until 11:30 PM.
Highlights La Kermesse 2026
- 5th edition at the Théâtre de Verdure in Nice, from July 3 to 5, 2026
- 21 artists from the 1990s-2000s over three evenings
- Headliners: Larusso, L5, Kenza Farah, Lââm, Nâdiya, O-Zone, Cascada, Lou Bega
- Open-air setting facing the Promenade des Anglais, cashless operation
Prices La Kermesse 2026
Practical information — La Kermesse
Access
The festival takes place at the Théâtre de Verdure, 1 Promenade des Anglais, Jardin Albert 1er, 06000 Nice.
- By tramway : Line T1, Opéra-Vieille Ville or Masséna stop.
- By bus : Numerous lines serve the Promenade des Anglais.
- By car : Parking nearby (Masséna parking, Albert 1er parking).
Prices
- 1-day pass: €39.99
- 2-day pass: €69.99
- 3-day pass: €99.99
Minimum age: 16 years old (or minors accompanied by an adult).
Schedules
Evening duration: approximately 6:30 hours. Doors open in the early evening.
Festival-goer photos
No photo yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Vous avez repéré une erreur ou une information manquante ?
Aidez-nous à garder cette fiche à jour. Toute proposition est relue par notre équipe avant publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No review yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community
Where does it take place — La Kermesse
Théâtre de Verdure de Nice
1 Promenade des Anglais, Jardin Albert 1er, 06000 Nice