Christmas in Antibes Juan-les-pins | Côte d’Azur France / French Riviera

Launching the festivities in lights!

The streets of the town centres will be lit up from 29 November 2025 with a host of decorations.

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

From 29 November 2025, the Place de Gaulle in Antibes will be lit up at 5.30pm, followed by an inaugural parade at 6pm, marching from the Rue de la République to the Christmas Village on the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs. This venue will also host a spellbinding concert by the Chœurs du Sud at 7.15pm.

In Juan-les-Pins, the lights will also be shining from 29 November, especially on the boulevard Charles Guillaumont, where the giant Christmas tree will be lit up every evening.

A magical programme to delight young and old alike!

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A magical programme to delight young and old

Antibes: Christmas village, rides and workshops

All month long, Antibes will be transformed into an enchanted playground:

On the Place de Gaulle, a merry-go-round and gourmet chalets welcome visitors from 10.30am to 7.30pm.
In Place Nationale, children aged 2 to 10 can enjoy rides, attractions and free workshops under the bandstand. An exhibition of drawings by the winners of the extra-curricular activities competition on the theme of “Tales and Legends at Christmas” will be on display in the square all month long.
Children can also leave their letters to Father Christmas there until 24 December inclusive.
From 20 December, the pedal sulky rides return to Place des Martyrs de la Résistance, from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm, every day until 4 January.

The big Christmas Village – Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs
With its handcrafted chalets, sparkling decorations, Ferris wheel, carousel, wooden games, swan fishing and little Christmas train, the Antibes Christmas Village is one of the most beautiful on the Côte d’Azur.

Opening times 2025

Sunday → Thursday: 11am to 8.30pm
Friday & Saturday: until 10pm

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Juan-les-Pins: ice rink & enchanted little farm

At the Petite Pinède, from 19 December 2025, the 200 m² natural ice rink will open its doors. A must-see experience for families:

free for children under 10,
3 above that age,
gloves compulsory.

Opening times: 9.30am to 9pm (last entry 8.15pm), and until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays (last entry 9.15pm).

From 20 December, the small educational farm will be setting up its animals on the Pinède bowling green: donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits… A gentle, family-friendly environment complemented by pony rides, which you need to register for on the day.
A Christmas food truck will be on hand to serve hot drinks and quick snacks, so you can keep the party going for longer.

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THE ANTIBES JUAN LES PINS CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

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

The Christmas Village will be open from 29 November to 4 November, from 11am to 8.30pm, with late-night opening until 9.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. From 21 December, opening times will be extended to 9.30pm, and to 10.30pm for weekend evenings. A must-see destination for celebrating the magic of Christmas!

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All through the festive season…

Concerts, conservatory auditions, creative workshops, wooden games, Santa’s horse-drawn carriage, children’s shows, guided tours… Antibes Juan-les-Pins has a packed festive programme to keep you entertained every day until the end of the holidays.

The big family show: “Mary Candies, la Grande Aventure
14 December 2025 at 6.30pm at the Théâtre anthéa.
A fluorescent, enchanting musical show, free for under-12s (€15 for over-12s).
A highlight for the whole family.

Santa’s arrival… on water skis!
20 December 2025 at 10.30 am
In the bay of Juan-les-Pins, Father Christmas will arrive… on water! An unusual and spectacular moment, visible from the Pont Dulys beach.

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New Year: fireworks & grand concert – 1ᵉʳ January 2026

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Antibes Juan-les-Pins with an exceptional programme for 1ᵉʳ January 2026!

6pm – A dazzling fireworks display fired opposite Avenue Courbet will light up the entire bay of Juan-les-Pins.
8pm – The great New Year’s concert, “Cannes Latino!”, will be performed by the Orchestre National de Cannes at the anthéa theatre. Bookings at anthea-antibes.fr.

An exceptional evening to welcome 2026 in music and light.