7 Best Performing Arts in The French Riviera, France

Classical music, ballet performances, traditional French pop concerts, and even dog shows take place at Nice's convention center, the Acropolis.

What you will find here is the city's biggest selection of foreign- and English-language films, with some Cannes Film Festival screenings, too. What you won't find are concessions stands and popcorn.

The regional conservatory in Cimiez has a mixed calendar of events, from classical concerts to dance.

For five days in July, the Nice Jazz Festival and Jazz OFF draw performers from around the world to Place Masséna and Théâtre de Verdure. Normal tickets cost €45 per show and can be purchased online or at Place Masséna.

A half-block west of Cours Saleya stands a flamboyant Italian-style theater designed by Charles Garnier, architect of the Paris Opéra. Today it's home to the Opéra de Nice, with a permanent chorus, orchestra, and ballet corps. The season runs September through June, and tickets start at €6. If you are under 30, head to the box office an hour before showtime for €5 tickets.

Built in 1945, the Théâtre de Verdure can seat 1,850 people or provide standing room for 3,200. It's a great spot for concerts and theater. Keep an eye out for the summer calendar for the Ciné Prom, when you can watch big-screen movies here.

Headed by Muriel Mayette‑Holt, the Théâtre National de Nice hosts 40 productions from all over Europe as part of an initiative to become a center for innovative European theater. Tickets range from €5 to €35, and on the "Entre spectateurs" section of the website, you can find people selling or exchanging their tickets for a cheaper price.