2027.02.09 — 2027.02.28 · Coming soon
Nice Carnival 2027
The Nice Carnival 2027 runs from 9 to 28 February under the theme Vive l’Amour (Long live love), in its 153rd year. Over more than two weeks there are three kinds of show: the carnival parade by day, the illuminated parade by night, and the flower parade, where flowers are thrown to the crowd. The 2027 schedule, prices and site map were not yet published when checked on 2 October, so the prices and layout below are from 2026.
In the illuminated parade, giant floats full of lights roll past with street-art troupes and bands from around the world; the light deepens every layer of the figures, and they look nothing like they do by day.
The floats are rebuilt every year around the theme, and for 2027 it is Vive l’Amour.
In past flower parades, mimosa, lilies, daisies and roses covered the floats, and performers in themed costumes threw the flowers to the crowd.
The pleasure is in the flowers, the costumes and the exchange between people all at once; the 2027 flowers and designs follow this year’s plans.
Dress from head to toe and you can enter the parade pedestrian zones free, collecting a ticket at the entrance while they last.
Watching the floats from among other people in costume feels more like a festival than sitting in the stands; the flower parades are not included and need their own ticket.
Checked · 2026-10-02
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The 2027 schedule, prices and site map were not yet published when checked on 2 October; the prices and layout cited are from 2026.
The pedestrian zones are standing only and crowds block the view; buy a stand seat if you want a clear sight.
Free entry in costume covers only the parade pedestrian zones; all flower parades are paid.
Every child needs a ticket, and from age 3 a seat in the stands.
For this multi-area event, use the current official guide; a verified map is not yet embedded.
Open official guide ↗2027-02-09 to 02-28; dates and times of each parade and flower parade follow the official programme once published.
Europe/ParisTram and walking are easiest; the site is fenced, so enter through the entrance for your zone, such as E1–E4. The main ticket office is on the Promenade du Paillon, next to the carnival village.
Everyone needs a ticket, children included: in the stands, ages 0–2 sit on an adult’s lap and their ticket is requested by email, and from 3 they need a seat. Come in full costume from head to toe and you can enter the parade pedestrian zones free, collecting a ticket at entrances E1–E4 while they last (the home page names the illuminated parades; follow this year’s rules); this does not apply to the stands or the flower parades, and a few accessories do not count.
2027 not published · 2026 adults: EUR 7–31
Both zones have areas for people with reduced mobility; holders of an 80% disability card or a mobility inclusion card marked “invalidité” get the disabled rate, with booking details on the official accessibility page.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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The 2027 dates and theme are published; the schedule, prices and site map are still to come, and the prices and layout cited are from 2026.
Information checked on 2026-10-02
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