Lou Girou from Fest'OFF 2025
From July 1 to July 23, 2025
Because the atmosphere of a region during its major events is also based on the energy and creativity of the cultural and commercial world, the City of Nice has invited local players to participate fully in Nice Jazz Fest 2025!
From July 1 to 23, music resonates throughout the city, with some forty events: concerts, dances, screenings, dance initiations... All offered by Nice's bars, restaurants, cinemas and associations, as part of the Fest'OFF, to make Nice vibrate to the rhythm of jazz and all the music that intersects with it.
Cinéma Variétés
5 boulevard Victor Hugo - 06000 Nice
À l’occasion du Nice Jazz Fest, le cinéma Variétés invite à (re)découvrir des films cultes où la musique tient le premier rôle.
Special screening: Gainsbourg (Vie héroïque)
July 1 at 7:30 PM
Duration: 2h10 – French Version (2010)
The life of Gainsbourg, from the young Lucien Ginsburg in occupied Paris in the 1940s, to the world-famous poet, composer and singer.
The film explores his artistic itinerary, from the young man's love of painting to the consecration of his music, whose avant-gardism made him a veritable icon of French culture.
But it also explores the complexity of his adult life through his tumultuous love affairs.
Special screening: Priscilla, madwoman of the desert
July 8 at 7:30 PM
Duration: 1h44 – Original Version with English Subtitles (1995)
Felicia and Mitzi, two Australian drag queens, and Bernadette, a transgender woman, have to perform on the other side of the country.
Between them and the hotel where they are awaited lies the vast, arid desert. The three friends don’t let this discourage them.
They buy a bus, which they name "Priscilla," and speed across the sandy tracks at full throttle.
Special screening: Purple Rain
July 15 at 7:30 PM
Duration: 1h55 – Original Version with English Subtitles (1985)
Uncompromising and megalomaniac, the "Kid," a musical genius, withdraws into a protective isolation. The leader of a funk band, Morris Day, challenges him for growing fame and the heart of the beautiful and mysterious Apollonia. Almost all the characters in this film play their own roles, starting with Prince, the star of the eighties.
Special screening – Suitable for ages 3 and up: Colargol, the Singing Bear
July 20 at 10:00 AM
Duration: 40 minutes – French Version (2023)
Program of 3 short films.
- A Morning in Bois-Joli: Colargol wakes up to go to the forest school in Bois-Joli. But math bores him; only singing interests him. Unfortunately, the little bear with a passion for music sings completely off-key!
- A Flying Bear: Sad and tired of being the laughingstock of everyone, Colargol asks the nightingale for advice, who explains that every bird has a magic whistle made by the king of birds! Colargol decides to learn to fly to visit the king.
- At the King of the Birds’ Castle: Colargol arrives at the king’s castle. But will he agree to give him a magic whistle?
Special screening: Elvis
July 22 at 7:30 PM
Duration: 2h39 – Original Version with English Subtitles (2022)
The life and musical legacy of Elvis Presley, seen through the lens of his complex relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
The film spans about twenty years of their relationship, from the singer’s rise to fame to his status as an unmatched icon, set against a backdrop of cultural upheaval and America’s loss of innocence.
Place du Palais de Justice
06300 Nice
Salsa practice by the CARIBENICE DANCE association
July 2, 8 and 15 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The CARIBENICE DANCE association offers Salsa dance classes open to everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn or improve your skills in this dynamic dance, all in a friendly and lively atmosphere.
Swing practice by Open Air Swing
6, 13 and 20 July from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Swingin'Nice association organizes Open Air Swing dances on Sundays at the end of the day, offering the chance to practice swing dances (lindy hop, charleston, balboa ...). An initiation session open to all is offered to visitors between 6pm and 6:20pm. The perfect opportunity to learn or perfect these dynamic dances, in a fun, rhythmic atmosphere.
FEST'OFF concert: Les Fo'Plafonds
July 19 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Welcome to rue Eugène Poubelle - a street that, at first glance, seems quite ordinary!
And yet... listen carefully. Can you hear it? Here, everything is music! Everything is in tune, everything is transformed. The street and its elements take on a second life - sometimes even a third! Nothing is thrown away, everything is reclaimed: that's how instruments are born.
A nod from the NJF to the year 2025, marked by the protection of seas and oceans, and by collective intelligence to rethink our modes of consumption!
Let yourself be carried away by this second-hand orchestra, passionate about fair recovery. Noise becomes sound, sound becomes note, note becomes rhythm.
Open your ears wide and let them lose themselves in this joyful musical jumble... while your eyes are deceived by sounds that are too often ignored.
Are you ready? Then don't hesitate: enter their world!
90 minutes of musical entertainment - 8 rag-pickers - All ages - Free!
Restaurant “Goya”
17 rue Lascaris - 06300 Nice
Concert: Taubzy (Gypsy jazz)
July 3, 10, and 17 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Taubzy performs at Goya with a gypsy jazz concert blending virtuosity, spontaneity, and a warm atmosphere. A musical interlude where tradition meets modernity, in a free and expressive style.
Wayne's Bar
15 rue de la Préfecture - 06300 Nice
Concert: Tony Shates
July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Tony Shates performs live at Wayne’s Bar as part of a series of musical evenings to be enjoyed in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Live moments at the heart of the bar-restaurant, carried by the artist’s unique world.
Concert: TRES KING / WES KING (Pop Rock)
July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 from 10:30 PM to 12:30
Wayne’s Bar hosts a series of pop rock concerts. Several lively evenings featuring live performances, all in a warm and vibrant atmosphere at the heart of the bar-restaurant.
Concert: Retro // Sets – Dan Will (Rock)
July 21, 22, and 23 from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Wayne’s Bar offers several rock-themed evenings, featuring live concerts in a dynamic and warm atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to feel the rhythm of the guitars and enjoy the bar’s unique vibe.
Bar "The Shop"
9 rue Havély - 06000 Nice
Concert: Atriade (80s/90s Rock & Pop Covers)
July 16 from 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM
An evening dedicated to rock and pop covers from the 80s and 90s. A nostalgic musical journey through iconic tracks, bringing back the energy and melodies that defined those decades, all in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
Vinyl DJ set: Nice collective Le p'tit bazar
July 18 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
A DJ set evening on vinyl records. A carefully curated musical selection with a warm, authentic sound, creating an atmosphere that’s both vintage and festive.
Presented by Imago Records & Production
36 rue du Dr Pierre Richelmi - 06300 Nice
Concert: Charlie Rae and Marco Cimino (Jazz, Blues, Soul...)
July 18 at 8:00 PM
At Imago, Charlie Rae and Marco Cimino present a concert blending vocal jazz, blues, soul, and chanson. An evening full of emotion and nuance, where voices and instruments intertwine to offer a warm and captivating musical journey.
Presale price: 10 euros
HACIENDA BAR Y COCINCA
11 bis rue Delille - 06000 Nice
Concert: SUNDUST (Soft Rock)
July 19 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
An evening concert under the banner of soft rock, featuring smooth melodies and laid-back rhythms. A mellow yet engaging musical atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a live moment in a warm and friendly setting.