The programme for the 2026 Nice Carnival, ‘Long Live the Queen’, has been unveiled!
2 September 2025
Discover the programme for the next carnival, which will be held under the theme ‘Long Live the Queen’, paying tribute to the great heroines of fiction and the great female figures who have shaped the world.
Programme
Saturday 14 February 2026
La Carnavalina: A big day for the public with entertainment, parades and free events throughout the city.
(programme and schedule to be announced)
9pm First illuminated parade (Please note: exceptionally late start time)
Tuesday 17 February 2026
8:30 p.m. – Illuminated Mardi Gras parade
Wednesday 18 February 2026
2:30 p.m. – Battle of the Flowers
Saturday 21 February 2026
2:30 p.m. Battle of the Flowers
8:30 p.m. Illuminated carnival parade
Sunday 22 February 2026
2:30 p.m. Corso d’Aqui (folk troupes)
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
8:30 p.m. Illuminated Carnival Parade
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
2:30 p.m. Battle of the Flowers
Friday, 27 February 2026
8:00 p.m. Lou Queernaval
Saturday, 28 February 2026
2:30 p.m. Battle of the Flowers
8:30 p.m. Illuminated Carnival Parade and Closing Festivities
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Carnival Bath and programme to be announced.
*Programme subject to change
Professional rates
Rates will be identical to those for the 2025 edition. They can be found on the carnival website, on the page dedicated to groups and tourism professionals.
➜ The start date for option selection will be announced at a later date.
