From the glitz of Cannes Lions to the hush of jazz in the Parc Floral, and the gentle glow of Saint‑Tropez’s Couleur Bleu, the Côte d’Azur and Paris meld sun, art, and purpose. Whether you lean into luxury or seek cultural resonance, mid‑June offers a radiant tapestry.
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
16–20 June | Cannes

The world’s leading festival in advertising and creativity returns to the Croisette—boasting star-studded panels, AI‑fuelled innovation showcases, and glitzy beach soirées.
Les Voiles d’Antibes
4–8 June | Antibes

Between 4 and 8 June 2025, classic sailing yachts cut through the crystal-clear waters off Antibes during the 30th edition of Les Voiles d’Antibes. The regatta featured five days of racing alongside the lively Village des Voiles, open to the public with heritage exhibitions, gourmet stalls, and live music by the Bastion Saint-Jaume — celebrating maritime tradition in true Mediterranean style.
Gran Turismo Riviera 2025
8–13 June | Monaco – Saint‑Tropez

A dazzling convoy of supercars cruises the Riviera—an exclusive, fully booked tour through coastal splendour.
Gala of the Académie Princesse Grace
20–21 June | Monaco

Rising stars of dance take the stage at Salle Garnier in a tribute to Princess Grace’s lasting legacy.
United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)
9–13 June | Nice

From June 9 to 13, 2025, global leaders gathered in Nice at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference to finalize and advance the High Seas Treaty and pledge ambitious ocean conservation targets—including protecting 30% of international waters by 2030.
Saint‑Tropez Couleur Bleu Lighthouse Installation
14 June – 1 November | Saint‑Tropez

Bathed in a tranquil blue glow, the Saint-Tropez lighthouse became a luminous symbol of ocean awareness and maritime heritage—an artistic light installation forming part of a public initiative to highlight the fragility and beauty of the seas.
Paris Cultural & Music Highlights
Paris Jazz Festival
25 June – 7 September | Parc Floral

Jazz melodies drift through botanical flora in a sunlit garden series—free concerts by day, acoustic workshops for all ages.
Nuit Blanche 2025
7 June | Paris

For one night only, Paris transformed into an urban canvas, filled with installations, performances, and nocturnal artistic revelations across the city and beyond.
Fête des Tuileries
20 June – 18 July | Jardin des Tuileries

Summer fairground delights take hold—rides, seasonal treats, vintage atmosphere among the Tuileries’ greenery.
Champs‑Élysées Film Festival
17-23 June | Paris

Seven days of independent film premieres, director Q&As, and open-air film clubs beneath the iconic avenue’s trees.
Exhibitions Worth a Stroll
Marcel Pagnol & the Secret of the Iron Mask
15 May – 15 September | Cannes

A cinematic-literal homage to Marcel Pagnol—exploring his life, films, and literary worlds against Riviera charm.
La Baleine Exhibition
2–15 June | Palais des Expositions, Nice

Held from 2 to 13 June 2025, “We Are the Ocean” transformed Nice’s Palais des Expositions into an immersive marine world—blending art, science, and storytelling as part of the UN Ocean Decade and Côte d’Azur’s Biennale of the Sea.
From the glitz of Cannes Lions to the hush of jazz in the Parc Floral, and the gentle glow of Saint‑Tropez’s Couleur Bleu, the Côte d’Azur and Paris meld sun, art, and purpose. Whether you lean into luxury or seek cultural resonance, mid‑June offers a radiant tapestry.