This program of the Nice carnival 2023 is regularly updated. It is edited according to information from the organizers. The carnival takes place from February 10 to 26, 2023 on the theme of the King of the treasures of the world.
Rio carnival and Nice carnival exhibition
On the occasion of the Nice Carnival 2023, the Palais Massena hosts an exhibition on the Rio Carnival, including fabulous costumes from this carnival. Also, an exhibition on the Nice carnival, including the first poster, dated 1873!
Massena Palace
65 rue de France
Daily EXCEPT TUESDAY, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Program of the Nice Carnival 2023

Nice Carnival 2023 opening program: February 11
Place Massena
at 2:30 p.m., the Carnival of Rio is the guest of this opening day of the Carnival.
At 8.30 p.m., illuminated corso, with musicians and ambiancers
February 12, 2023
February 14, 2023
From 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Face Parade organized by Face06, for students, Promenade des Anglais, opposite the Albert 1er garden.
At 8.30 p.m., illuminated corso, with musicians and ambiancers
February 15, 2023
at 2.30 p.m., shower of flowers and flower battles
Friday, February 17, 2023
at 8:30 p.m., Lou Queernaval, the first gay carnival in France, place Massena
February 18, 2023
At 8.30 p.m., illuminated corso, with musicians and ambiancers
at 2.30 p.m., shower of flowers and flower battles
February 21, 2023
At 8.30 p.m., illuminated corso, with musicians and ambiancers
February 22, 2023
at 2.30 p.m., shower of flowers and flower battles
February 25, 2023
Carnival 2023 Closing Program: February 26
from 4 p.m., closing of the Nice carnival on the Promenade des Anglais
- Parada Nissarda, the parade of local associations, in front of Castel Plage.
- Parade of pointed
- Ambulance of the animation troops on the Prom’
- The King is burned in Centenary Square
- At 8.30 p.m., illuminated corso, with musicians and ambiancers
- Fireworks visible from Quai des Etats-Unis and the Promenade des Anglais
See also our page Nice carneval.