Nice Carnival
France· Festival · Nice
FestivalTravel impact: High
- Date
- Tue, 9 Feb 2027 to Sun, 28 Feb 2027
- Duration
- 20 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- Carnaval de Nice
- Region
- Nice
- Festival
- Nice
Background
Nice’s grand winter carnival of flower and float parades—one of Europe’s best-known urban carnivals.
Impact on travellers
Promenade and old town overflow; hotels are expensive—arrive early or buy grandstand seats.
Extra notes
Usually February—confirm official programme.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
French Labour Code national holidays and official event sites.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.