Description
St. John's Day is the annual rendezvous of the people of St. Jean, an opportunity to share memorable moments, perpetuate traditions and gather around the village colors of yellow and blue, and the sailor's jersey in homage to the sea.
Friday, June 19, 2026
7pm - MANJUCA
Rendezvous for a festive, traditional meal to the rhythm of the "Lu Barbalùcou" band.
Followed by an evening of dancing by "D'JAY".
Theater on the Sea
Paying
Limited seating
Sales open Monday June 8
Reservations at the Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 93 76 08 90
Saturday June 20, 2026
2pm to 4:30pm - PASTRY COMPETITION
Organized by the Association des Professionnels du Village
5:30pm - FANFARE PARADE
With the "Nice la Belle" folk group.
Place Clemenceau
6:00 PM - MASS
Saint Jean-Baptiste Church
19h00 - DEPOSIT OF GERBS
Monument aux morts
7.15pm - SPEECH BY THE MAYOR
Followed by a dance demonstration by children from the TOP DANCE association and a drink.
Theater on the Sea
Sunday June 21, 2026
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm - FESTIVE AFTERNOON
A fun-filled atmosphere with inflatables, water games and challenges for friends. These beach games are sure to delight the little ones!
Ages 3 and up - swimsuits recommended.
Children are the responsibility of their parents.
Free access
Beach Cros deï Pin
4:00 pm - POINTUS RACE
Traditional (and fun) pointus race to admire and encourage from the Cros deï Pin beach and off the Maurice Rouvier promenade.
With the participation of the UPPSJ association.
Location: Cros deï Pin beach
6.00 pm to 11.30 pm - L'APÉRO DES FRENCHY
For this year's Fête de la Musique, the Apéro des Frenchy will be decked out in the colors of Saint-Jean.
On the program: live DJs to the rhythm of French chanson hits from the 50s to the present day. From Charles Aznavour to Indochine, via Céline Dion, Claude François, IAM and Larusso.
A Frenchy village awaits you, with local service providers offering on-site catering.
Food, mates, good wine and the best in French music for a 100% festive evening!
Dress code: Marinière
Théâtre sur la Mer (access from the tête carrée terrace via Place Clemenceau).
Single ticket price: €6 (excluding drinks and food) / Free for under-12s
Reservations at https://aperodesfrenchy.fr
Monday June 22nd 2026
5:30pm - Boules competition
In arranged triples
7:30pm - Aperitif
Offered to participants and friends, followed by a convivial barbecue and refreshment bar.
Clos bouliste
Reservations: +33 (0)4 93 01 68 70
Wednesday June 24, 2026
8:45pm - PROCESSION
Children and families are warmly invited to take part in this traditional procession! Departing from Avenue des Fleurs, lantern-lit descent to the old lighthouse.
The boat "La Sirène" will welcome families for a wreath-laying ceremony at the entrance to the port.
10:00 pm - Midsummer bonfires
St. John's bonfires are a long-standing tradition, with a large bonfire lit for the occasion, around which the villagers gather. It's customary for young men to jump over the fire once it's consumed.
Saint Jean-Baptiste church square
10:30 pm - FIREWORKS
Enjoy a breathtaking view of this superb fireworks display from the harbor restaurants, the village or the Cros deï Pin beach. Spectacle guaranteed!
