This summer, the night skies of the Côte d’Azur will be lit up by beautiful fireworks displays emanating from towns and cities right along the coast. Here’s when and where to catch the very best of them.  

It is a tradition in the Principality, dating back to 1966, that fireworks masters from around the world are invited to Monaco’s Art en Ciel festival during the summer months to showcase their finest pyrotechnics. Two dates have been confirmed so far for 2024: 27th July and 9th August. Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer will be hosting a series of special dining experiences at the Hôtel de Paris and Hôtel Hermitage on these nights. For more information, click here. 

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Meanwhile, Cannes has already begun its legendary Pyrotechnics Arts Festival. The first of six shows took place on 4th July, with the second occurring on Bastille Day, but there is still time to catch the remaining four on 22nd July and 7th, 15th and 22nd August. The festival is said to attract upwards of 150,000 fireworks fans every summer, and it has been a mainstay event on the city’s events programme for more than 50 years. 

In August, Juan-les-Pins will host its own Pyromelodic Festival in the waters off the seaside town. Fireworks shows are scheduled for three Thursdays: 15th August at 10.30pm, and at 10pm on 22nd and 29th August.  

Further to the west, Fréjus will be celebrating with fireworks displays on 22nd and 29th July as well as 5th, 19th and 26th August. All will begin in the port, allowing for a stunning mirror effect, at 10.30pm.  

For more information about the Riviera’s fireworks shows, click here. 

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