From April to October
From April to October, Mandelieu becomes the place for celebrations that are worth experiencing thanks to a joyfully summery program.
Here are 20 GOOD REASONS to plan a stay in Mandelieu!
From April onwards, Mandelieu sets the tone for a bright season on the French Riviera. Between its lifestyle, music, and outdoor events, the destination offers a festive, friendly, and accessible program, ideal for A sunny getaway.
Why not Mandelieu?
Mandelieu – a true hidden gem in the heart of the French Riviera – cultivates a unique identity, blending understated elegance with a relaxed spirit. Iconic locations are transformed into vibrant stages, hosting an eclectic program that mixes musical performances, festive events, and lifestyle experiences. In an atmosphere that is both chic and accessible, the town becomes the setting for shared moments, where simplicity rhymes with conviviality.
Mandelieu is reinventing itself as a festive destination where every event is an invitation to fully enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of the French Riviera. Here is a curated selection of the season's highlights. non-exhaustive and subject to change, to create a tailor-made getaway for you right now.
FOR A FESTIVE AND MUSICAL GETAWAY
Weekend of April 3rd
The season begins with the 5th edition of the CORSO DES DEJANTES (April 3rd and 4th). A unique event on the French Riviera, bringing together nearly 70 boats with costumed crews parading on the Siagne River and culminating in a huge party at Parc Robinson. Fun and good cheer are the two guiding principles of this event!
This weekend will also be the scene of the CASAROSE COMEDY CLUB(Friday, April 3rd) which will host Morgane CADIGNAN, PE and Jonathan O'DONNEELL on its stage. Finally, a Sunset Opening is scheduled on the beach PLAYA CHICA with TANTRUM(Sunday, April 5th, starting at 20pm) and the following dates have already been announced: May 1st and 15th, then June 5th).
Thursday, April 9 – 20 p.m. at the Expo Congress Center
In nostalgia mode!FANTASTIC! AZNAVOURis much more than a simple tribute to the French song icon Charles Aznavour, it is an emotional journey through his life and extraordinary career, while celebrating his greatest songs.
Saturday, April 11
BAIA BEACH will open its summer music program with a APEROSONORE for an afternoon feet in the sand (from 12pm until sunset).
Wednesday 25 April
DRUMS OF THE BRONX will be heard at the Léonard de Vinci Hall. Over the years, Les Tambours du Bronx have played all over the world and shared the stage with world-renowned artists: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, Metallica…
Jeudi 30 avril
An evening presented by L'French Happy Hour (French music) + NO DIGGITY (hip hop RNB 90s/2000s)!
1 venue – 2 rooms – 2 atmospheres at the Expo Congress Centre (from 18pm to 23:30pm).
May 1st weekend
BOHEMIA FESTIVAL at CASAROSE : 2 days of open air festival and pool stage; + 10 hours of music per day, DJs from the afro-house, house & melodic scene and a Bohemian market! Among the expected artists: FAB NELLI, KONGA, MARISSA, MANOO, ROCCO RODAMAAL, SAMMI FERRER, STEPH BOSS.
Weekend of May 23th
CASAROSE DJ EVENINGS > AMOR takes possession of the garden of the CASAROSE hotel!
The following have already been announced: August 1st > ARKADYAN and October 31st > BORIS WAY.
In July and August:
From July 4th to 10th, the most important festival ofWEST COAST SWING d'Europe is setting up at the Expo Congress Centre for 50 hours of dance, classes and masterclasses!
Then from July 13th to 19th, RIVIERA LATIN FESTIVAL It's coming to Mandelieu! The program? Salsa under the Riviera sun for some 700 dancers from all over the world > workshops, masterclasses and shows on the shores of the Mediterranean.
From July 9 to August 20, 2026 – Robinson Theatre
Mandelieu's unmissable summer festival, ROBINSON'S NIGHTS offer an eclectic program mixing concerts, comedy and shows in the enchanting setting of the Robinson theatre on the banks of the Siagne.
Sunday, September 13 with the 5th edition of the BARONNA FESTIVALA total immersion in electronic music. MANDELIEU CASTLE. The venue's architecture will be enhanced by a unique visual presentation, designed to transport festival-goers to a world nestled between dream and reality. From interactive installations and artistic happenings to costumes, lighting, and immersive sets, every element is carefully crafted to transform the experience into an unforgettable memory.
Weekend of September 18th > The SENSEI FESTIVAL returns to Mandelieu! Whether it is simply to recharge during a yoga session or to renew one's commitment to ancestral practices, there are many reasons that attract more and more followers each year to this community where WELL-BEING, SERENITY and SHARING are the key words around some thirty workshops from September 18 to 20 at the Lagon and a before at the Casarose hotel on Thursday, September 17.
Saturday, September 19 > REAL LADIES They invite you to meet them at the Expo Congress Centre.
This is an opportunity for eight women over 45 to share their stories unfiltered on stage, tackling all sorts of topics with irreverence, thoughtfulness, and plenty of humor. A free and original platform for a joyful, warm, and surprising evening, hosted by Maïtena Biraben, Sonia Dubois, Ariane Massenet, Elsa Wolinski, Sandra Sisley…!
>Attention: initial date May 30 > officially rescheduled for Saturday, September 19.
FOR A NAUTICAL GETAWAY
Weekend of April 23rd
The Boat Show THE NAPOULE BOAT SHOW It's coming to Port La Napoule! 250 boats from 7 to 28 meters, new or used. From April 23rd to 26th, 4 days to discover the latest models and equip yourself with a boat for the summer… or simply stroll along the quays…. That's the program.
FOR A SPORTY GETAWAY
April 11 and 12
MANDELIEU BALCONS D'AZUR TRAIL (April 11th and 12th)! An XTERRA-branded event that kicks off two days of trail running in the Esterel Massif. This area—considered one of the most beautiful natural sites on the French Riviera—exceptionally opens its trails to some 2500 amateur competitors seeking breathtaking views.
Tuesday June 2
GOLDEN MICROPHONES FOR TOMORROW
Masterclass by France Télévision sports journalist, specialist in the Olympic Games: Alexandre BOYON at the Château de La Napoule (free and open to the public).
June 18 to 28
ULTRA-CYCLING ! There RACE ACROSS FRANCE DESTINATION MANDELIEU – is an ultra-distance cycling event. The Race Across France (RAF) is a semi-self-supported adventure on the most beautiful roads in France, in search of a breathtaking challenge. A brand new BIKE SHOW will set up its stands in the garden of the Expo Congress Centre.
From 14 to 19 July
ULTRA DISTANCE > Make way for ultra-distance running GRAVEL between Mandelieu and Crans Montana: the GRAALPSA unique journey through three countries: France, Italy, and Switzerland, featuring legendary Alpine passes, rugged trails, and the very essence of adventure. Experts say it's phenomenal.
THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER > EXHIBITION.
LA NAPOULE ART FOUNDATION presents an exhibition of American artists who will combine their art for an exhibition in the heart of a jewel of the French Riviera, the Château de La Napoule.
PRACTICAL TIPS
GOOD DEAL > BOOK ACCOMMODATION:
The Tourist Office has set up a central booking system with the hotels in Mandelieu.
Here are some preferential offers for some of the events mentioned above.
On the food side, breakfasts, brunches, ice cream parlors, lunches and dinners with your feet in the sand, terraces open to the Mediterranean or along the Siagne river, everything is there to combine gourmet breaks and good times.
