Coul'Heures d'Automne Street Art Festival

An unmissable urban art event

The Coul’Heures d’Automne street art festival has established itself as one of the majorurban art events on the Côte d’Azur. From October 18 to November 1, this unique cultural event transforms the public space of Antibes Juan-les-Pins into an open-air gallery, offering visitors an immersive experience accessible to all during theautumn holidays.

What is the Coul’Heures d’Automne Street Art Festival?

This event celebrates urban creativity in all its forms in October. The event brings together national and international artists who take to the walls, squares and streets ofAntibes to create ephemeral or permanent works. From live performances to monumental frescoes and installations, the festival offers a rich programme that will appeal to art lovers and the simply curious alike.

Internationally renowned artists

Every year, renowned graffiti artists, muralists and urban artists are invited to take part. These creators transform the everyday environment into a veritable open-air museum, bringing colour and poetry to the urban spaces ofAntibes Juan-les-Pins.

The programme includes stencils, collages, giant murals, 3D installations and live performances. This diversity of techniques enables the Coul’Heures d’Automne street art festival to reach a wide audience and democratise urban art.

A free and accessible cultural experience

One of the major assets of the Coul’Heures d’Automne street art festival is its accessibility. By taking over the public space in Antibes Juan-les-Pins, it gives everyone a chance to discoverurban art. The exhibitions remain visible long after the event, adding a lasting enrichment to the Côte d’Azur’s urban heritage.

The event also features participatory workshops where young and old alike can learn about the different techniques of street art. These opportunities for discussion with the artists help them to better understand their creative process and discover what goes on behind the scenes of this fascinating urban art form.

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As well as the creative aspect, Coul’Heures d’Automne creates a social dynamic. Concerts, food trucks, creative markets and entertainment punctuate the days ofOctober 2025, transforming this outing into a real popular festival celebrating urban culture. These outings with family and friends are a must for any holiday on the Côte d’Azur.

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The Festival’s impact on the local area

This event helps to beautify and revitalise neighbourhoods. The frescoes created transform anonymous walls into visual compositions, positively altering the perception of urban spaces and creating attractive new cultural routes.

Economic and tourist dynamism

This international festival attracts thousands of visitors from 18 October to 1 November, generating significant economic activity for local businesses. The Coul’Heures d’Automne international festival also positions Antibes as an attractive cultural destination, encouraging cultural tourism throughout the year thanks to the permanent exhibitions on the Côte d’Azur.

Education and awareness-raising

By makingart accessible in the public space, this event plays an essential educational role. In particular, it raises awareness of urban expression among the younger generation and encourages a new approach to art, one that is less institutional and closer to everyday life.

Preparing your visit to the Coul’Heures d’Automne Street Art Festival

Practical Information and the Festival

To make the most of the international festival in October 2025, we recommend you consult the official programme, which details the different locations where the artists will be working in Antibes, the times of the live performances and the workshops on offer. Guided tours of the exhibitions are also available, accompanied by cultural mediators. These cultural outings are among the best things to do in October.

Don’t forget your camera! This outing offers countless opportunities to capture spectacular images. These ephemeral compositions deserve to be immortalised before they disappear or are transformed.

This event is part of an environmentally-friendly approach. The artists use environmentally-friendly paints, and the festival raises public awareness of sustainable development issues through creations that are committed to environmental and social issues.

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