Theatres in Nice — 9 of Our Favourites

The main large theatre auditorium can fit up to 9,000 spectators if need be. If this is coupled with the external arena, Stade Charles Ehrmann, which sits adjacent to it then the capacity becomes an astounding 56,000. One of the main live concert venues in the French Riviera it sees acts such as Lenny Kravitz and Pink.

The building was created by architects Gresy and Chevalier, with oval lines that resemble a marine bird. It contains a large theatre room, a smaller theatre and reception room, an external area, a light and ample hall and a front outdoors area.

It was named after a famous citizen of Nice, Francis Gag: an intellectual, historian, poet, writer and humanist. The establishment implies the cultural and hearty impulses of the soul of the city. Its first function is theatre, music, and artistic performances on stage, and today it is still Nice’s most beloved theatre.

Its special focus is to promote the partnership with scholar organizations, amateur and association groups.

One man shows, one woman shows, comedy! Come breathe the atmosphere of this magical room.

Theatre des Oiseaux is also theater workshops for children, teens and adults.

Although it is the second largest Theatre in Nice, it does not enjoy a privileged location, being situated some 5 kilometres north east of the centre of the city.

It was extensively renovated at the turn of the 21st century and has hosted some of the top names in the opera world. Jewel of the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Salle Garnier continues to embody the excess and boldness that characterised the building of the Casino de Monte-Carlo.

The hall was inaugurated on 25 January 1879 with a performance by Sarah Bernhardt dressed as a nymph. The first opera performed there was Robert Planquette's Le Chevalier Gaston on 8 February 1879, followed by three additional operas in the first season.

This lavish theatre is home to the Opéra Monte-Carlo. A truly special night out.

The opera has its origins as a small wooden theatre created in 1776. In 1826 a new grand opera was built, but it was burned to the ground in a gas explosion in 1881. The theatre which stands today dates to 1885 and was the responsibility of architect François Aune, disciple of Eiffel.

The beautiful interior is Italianate in design with a ceiling painted by Emmanuel Costa. Its name changed to the Opéra de Nice in 1902 and its layout has since been changed to improve acoustics. It has been lovingly restored and remains one of Nice's most important cultural centres.

The theatre is open during performances, but there are also guided visits of the building, by appointment only, Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00 and Fridays 08:30-15:45. The "Centre du Patrimoine de la Ville de Nice" also organises guided tours of the opera every Monday at 14:30.

Designed architects Buzzi, Bernasconi, and Baptiste, the Nice Acropolis Convention Center opened its doors in 1984 and was inaugurated in May 1985 when the prestigious Apollo auditorium was completed. Its layout was carefully designed: gardens, fountains, and numerous works of art are on exhibit outside the building. In 2007, Nice Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Center was taken over by GL Events, which owns and operates 19 sites throughout the world.

The theatre has a troupe of children, which is the basic element to each performance combining dramatic art, dance, music and ballet.

Children can join one of the many drama courses on offer.

The main role of the theatre is dedicated to, the promotion of contemporary art in its many forms as well as dance performances, recitals and concerts. Altogether, the venue welcomes an average of 30 shows per year.

Its vast popularity comes with a relatively short history – it was founded in 1989.