Name: Les Nuits Carrées 2026
Start: 2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-21T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs

About Nuits Carrées

Les Nuits Carrées is a contemporary music festival held every June in Antibes, on the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs. Created in 2007, the festival offers three to four evenings mixing hip-hop, rock, electro, French chanson, and urban music in an exceptional setting facing the Mediterranean Sea and old Antibes. With nearly twenty editions under its belt, Les Nuits Carrées has become a major event in the Antibes cultural scene, attracting thousands of festival-goers each year.

A festival rooted in the Antibes landscape since 2007

Created in 2007, the Les Nuits Carrées festival has established itself as one of the unmissable musical events on the French Riviera. Supported by the Antibes Juan-les-Pins Tourist and Convention Office, this summer event offers three to four evenings of open-air concerts each year, in a festive and friendly atmosphere. In 2026, the festival celebrates its 20th edition, demonstrating remarkable longevity and deep roots in local cultural life.

The Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs, a jewel by the sea

Since 2021, Les Nuits Carrées has been held at the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs, an emblematic site located at the foot of the ramparts of old Antibes, facing the Port Vauban and the Mediterranean Sea. This unique setting, between historical heritage and the marine horizon, offers festival-goers an immersive experience where music blends with the beauty of the Côte d'Azur coastline. Doors open each evening at 7:00 PM, and concerts continue until 12:30 AM.

An eclectic and ambitious program

The strength of Les Nuits Carrées lies in its resolutely eclectic programming, which boldly mixes musical genres. From hip-hop to rock, from electro to French chanson, including pop, reggae, and world music, the festival offers a broad panorama of current music. Over the years, renowned artists have graced the Antibes stage: Soolking, Kaaris, Meryl, Ben Mazué, Bakermat, Zamdane, Pierre de Maere, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, and Jok'air.

A festive and accessible event

Les Nuits Carrées is distinguished by its warm atmosphere and accessibility. Each evening, musical warm-ups welcome the public from the moment the doors open, while bars and food stalls complete the offering. Discounted rates are available for holders of the LOL1625 card, seniors, job seekers, people with disabilities, and children aged 10 to 16. The festival has a controlled capacity that ensures comfort and proximity to the artists.