Antibes, France - December 23, 2020: People walking the Christmas market. The old town hosts the traditional market every winter.

Christmas in Antibes Juan-les-pins

The Antibes Juan-les-Pins Tourist Office reveals the top activities to make the most of the festive season, with family or friends! And to get the year 2025 off to a great start, join us on January 1ᵉʳ at 6:00 pm for a fabulous drone show, ” L’Éveil des Lumières” . Here are the top experiences to be had this winter in Antibes Juan-les-Pins!

The festivities kick off in style!

From November 30, the streets of the town centers will be lit up with a host of decorations.

The end-of-year festivities kick off in lights in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, offering magical moments for all!

Starting on November 30, the Place de Gaulle in Antibes will be illuminated at 5:30 pm, followed by an inaugural parade at 6 pm, from the Rue de la République to the Christmas Village on the Pré des Pêcheurs esplanade. This venue will also host a spellbinding concert by the Chœurs du Sud at 7:15pm.

In Juan-les-Pins, the festivities kick off on Friday December 13 at 5:00 p.m., with a parade of circus and dance performers on rue Jacques Leonetti.

A magical program to delight young and old alike!

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The end-of-year festivities in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins promise unforgettable moments for young and old alike!

In Antibes, the Christmas Village and its rides await visitors from November 30 to January 5. The Place de Gaulle features a merry-go-round and gourmet chalets open from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m., while children aged 2 to 10 can enjoy rides and workshops under the kiosk on the Place Nationale.
From December 21, sulky rides will delight families on the Place des Martyrs de la Résistance, from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm.

In Juan-les-Pins, the ice rink in Square Jacques Leonetti opens its doors from December 13 at 7.30pm to January 5, with extended evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Free for children under 10 and €3 for all others, gloves are mandatory.
At the same time, discover the Petite Ferme Pédagogique in the Jardin de la Pinède, where donkeys, goats, sheep and rabbits roam free. Pony rides are available for children aged 3 to 10, with same-day registration. A Christmas food truck completes the festive experience, with options for dining in the central alley of the Pinède.

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THE ANTIBES JUAN LES PINS CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

The great Antibes Juan-les-Pins Christmas Village returns to enchant young and old alike on the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs. With its gourmet and artisanal chalets, magical decorations, wooden games, Ferris wheel, swan fishing and Carrousel, it offers a magical atmosphere for the whole family.

The Christmas Village will be open from November 30 to December 20, from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with late-night opening until 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. From December 21, opening times extend to 9:30 pm, and to 10:30 pm for weekend nights. A must-see destination for celebrating the magic of Christmas!

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New Year, drone show and concert for 1ᵉʳ January 2025

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Antibes Juan-les-Pins with an exceptional program for 1ᵉʳ January 2025! At 6pm, don’t miss the never-before-seen light and music show“L’Éveil des Lumières“, featuring 500 drones in the sky over the bay of Juan-les-Pins. A magical performance to be admired all along Boulevard Guillaumont.

At 8.30pm, theOrchestreNational de Cannes invites you to the Théâtre Anthéa for a grand concert on the theme of“Paris-Vienne“, an exceptional musical evening.

Information and reservations at anthea-antibes.fr or 04 83 76 13 00.

A magical way to start the year in style!