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Côte d'Azur France Tourisme / Ambre Fraticelli

Coul'Heures d'Automne Street Art Festival

A Must-See Urban Art Event
See you from 17 to 31 October 2026!

The Coul’Heures d’Automne street art festival has established itself as one of the majorurban art events on the Côte d’Azur. This unique cultural event transforms the public spaces of Antibes Juan-les-Pins into an open-air gallery, offering visitors an immersive experience that is accessible to all during theautumn half-term holidays.

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

This festival celebrates urban creativity in all its forms throughout October. The event brings together national and international artists who take over the walls, squares and streetsof Antibes to create works that are either temporary or permanent. With live performances, monumental murals 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. These creators transform the everyday environment into a veritable open-air museum, bringing colour and poetry to the urban spacesof Antibes Juan-les-Pins.

On the programme: 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 make urban art accessible to all.

A Free and Accessible Cultural Experience

One of the major strengths of the Coul’Heures d’Automne street art festival lies in its accessibility. By taking over the public spaces of Antibes Juan-les-Pins, it enables everyone to discoverurban art. The exhibitions remain on display long after the event, enriching the Côte d’Azur’s urban heritage for years to come.

This event also offers participatory workshops where young and old alike can try their hand at various street art techniques. These opportunities to interact with the artists provide a better understanding of their creative process and offer a glimpse behind the scenes of this fascinating form of urban art.

Beyond the creative aspect, Coul’Heures d’Automne fosters a sense of community. Concerts, food trucks, craft markets and entertainment punctuate the days, transforming this outing into a genuine community festival celebrating urban culture. These outings with family or friends are among the must-do experiences during a holiday on the Côte d’Azur.

The Festival’s Impact on the Local Area

This event helps to enhance and revitalise neighbourhoods. The murals created transform nondescript walls into visual compositions, positively changing perceptions of urban spaces and creating new and attractive cultural routes.

Economic and Tourist Vitality

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, promoting cultural tourism throughout the year thanks to permanent exhibitions across the Côte d’Azur region.

Education and Awareness

By makingart accessible in public spaces, this event plays a vital educational role. In particular, it raises awareness amongst younger generations of urban expression and promotes a new approach to art – one that is less institutional and more closely linked to everyday life.

Planning Your Visit to the Coul’Heures d’Automne Street Art Festival

Practical Information and a Socially Conscious Festival

To make the most of the international festival from 17 to 31 October 2026, we recommend consulting the official programme, which details the various locations where artists will be exhibiting in Antibes, the timings of live performances and the workshops on offer. Guided tours also allow you to explore the exhibitions accompanied by cultural guides. 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 creations are well worth immortalising before they disappear or change.

This event is part of an environmentally conscious initiative. The artists prioritise the use of eco-friendly paints, and the festival raises public awareness of sustainable development issues through works that address environmental and social themes.