The Nuits du Sud (Southern Nights) Festival has been held annually in Vence since 1998 and is an internationally renowned event in a lovely venue, with a varied and high quality program; perfect for fans with an eclectic taste in music. Its popularity has grown due to a wise combination of diversity, discovery, and discounted pricing (23-39 Euros).
The central Place du Grand Jardin is transformed for the occasion into a concert hall under the starry skies of Vence. The famous square is lined with restaurants, bars and ice-cream parlors. It's the perfect setting for a festive, convivial evening.
The 2024 edition of the Nuits du Sud Festival
After a "fallow year" in 2023, the festival returns from 4-13 July 2024 at its usual venue and format. The headliners this year include Christophe Maé (Thursday 4 July), Raphaël (Friday 5 July), Julian Marley (Saturday 6 July), and DJ Cerrone (Saturday 13 July).
The rest of the line-up includes:
The White Lady – Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Caravan Palace – Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Fatoumata Diawara – Friday, July 5th, 2024
Judah Roger – Saturday, July 6th, 2024
Hollie Cook – Saturday, July 6th, 2024
Luiza – Thursday, July 11th, 2024
Rodrigo Y Gabriela – Friday, July 12th, 2024
João Selva – Friday, July 12th, 2024
Synapson DJ Set – Saturday, July 13th, 2024
Check out the Vibe
The fun little video (including backstage pieces) from Synapson will give you a feel for what to expect... plus the dynamic deep house duo are back to perform their DJ Set on the final Saturday night (most probably with vocalist Anna Hercot along for the ride):
How to Get there
Just 16 km from Nice Côte d'Azur international airport, 20 km from Antibes and Nice (TGV stations), and 9 km from Cagnes sur Mer (SNCF TER station), Vence is easy to access!
By train: Best to take a local TER train to Cagnes-sur-Mer station, then bus n°9 or n°400 to the centre of the town. Or get a taxi from the TBV stations in either Antibes or Nice. For timetables, visit ter.sncf.com or sncf.com.
By bus: For only €1.50, you can get a bus ticket from Saint Paul de Vence, Nice airport, Cagnes or Grasse. It's bus number 9 for Nice, 400 for St Paul de Vence, 511 for Grasse, or 47 for St Jeannet. Timetables at lignedazur.com & zou.maregionsud.fr.
By car: Exit the “La Provençale” A8 motorway at either exit 48 (if coming from the west), or exit 47 (if coming from the east). Follow signs to the centre, which is served by the metropolitan M236, departmental D2210, and national 7 roads.
Resources
The dedicated website for the Nuits du Sud Festival
The Vence Tourisme website; best for general info on the town
Accommodation
With stunning panoramic views, private pool, super-fast broadband and modern air-conditioning, Haute Vue is a large Private Villa Hire in Montauroux; just 45 minutes drive from the festival site. Sleeping 10/12 in 5/6 bedrooms, it is the perfect central base for a holiday in the South of France; close to the beautiful perched villages of Provence and in easy reach of the beaches and sights of the sparkling Côte d'Azur.
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