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Gay Nice: the LGBTQ+ scene, events and nightlife
The gay and queer scene of the French Riviera.
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In Nice, the gay venues are concentrated in three areas close to one another. In Old Nice: the Coco Bar, the Mon Amour Bar and Le Six. Around Place Masséna: Le Couloir, La Cave Wilson, Les Bains-Douches sauna and the two clubs, Le Glam and L’Oméga Club. Near the harbour and Place Garibaldi: the Rainbow Bar, the Ramdam Bar, Le Swing and Le Code. The Côte d’Azur LGBTQIA+ Centre is located on Rue Cathy Richeux.
This guide brings together LGBT+ parties, bars, drag shows, saunas and cruising bars in Nice and on the Côte d’Azur, with details for each event – including venue, times, price and ticketing – updated continuously. Download the Agenda LGBT app for the map, your favourites and the search by atmosphere.
Nice's LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods
Where queer life is concentrated across the city.
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Vieux Nice
The Coco Bar, on Rue Droite, is open every day from 5.00 pm to 12.30 am; the Mon Amour Bar, on Rue Francis Gallo, is open from Wednesday to Sunday; Le Six, on Rue Raoul Bosio, is a night bar open from 10.00 pm to 5.00 am from Tuesday to Saturday. The Klubber, on Rue Benoît Bunico, opens for an after-party from 4.30 am, Thursday to Sunday nights.
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Centre & place Masséna
Le Couloir, on Rue Alberti, open every day from 5 pm to 2.30 am, and La Cave Wilson, a bar and cabaret on Rue Gubernatis. On the same street is Les Bains-Douches, Nice’s only gay sauna. Both clubs are just a few streets away: L’Oméga Club, on Passage Émile Négrin, open Thursday to Sunday, and Le Glam, on Rue Eugène Emanuel, open Friday to Sunday. The 7 Cruising Bar is on Rue Foncet.
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Port & Garibaldi
The Rainbow Bar on Rue Bonaparte, open Tuesday to Sunday from 5 pm; the Ramdam Bar on Rue Lascaris; and Le Swing on Rue Defly, open every day from 6 pm to 2.30 am, featuring drag shows. Le Code, a cruising bar on Rue Jean-Pierre Papon, opens every evening at 10 pm.
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Promenade des Anglais
The Morgan, a cruising bar on Rue Claudia, near the Promenade, is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 pm. The Pink Parade winds its way along the Promenade, all the way to the Théâtre de Verdure.
Organisers in Nice
The collectives and organisers behind Nice's queer nightlife. Follow them so you never miss their next parties.
Good to know for going out in Nice
A few practical tips before diving into the local queer scene.
Overnight transport
The Lignes d’Azur tram network comprises three lines: L1, L2 and L3. The last departures from the city centre are around midnight every evening, including at weekends. After that, your options are walking, a taxi or a private hire vehicle: the venues in the city centre are all close to one another.
Safety
In the event of an attack or discrimination: the Côte d’Azur LGBTQIA+ Centre, Rue Cathy Richeux (04 83 32 81 84), and the SOS Homophobia national helpline (01 48 06 42 41). In an emergency: 17 or 112.
When to visit
The 2026 Pink Parade took place on Saturday 11 July: it set off at 3.30 pm from the harbour, proceeding along the Quai des États-Unis and the Promenade des Anglais, to the Théâtre de Verdure. For the rest of the year, the clubs are open from Thursday to Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nice LGBT-friendly?+
Nice has an LGBTQIA+ Centre, located on Rue Cathy Richeux, which brings together organisations from the Côte d’Azur and organises the Nice Rainbow Festival. The Pink Parade, the city’s Pride march, took place on 11 July 2026. Bars, clubs, saunas and parties are listed in this guide.
Where can LGBT people go out in Nice?+
For a drink: Old Nice (Coco Bar, Mon Amour Bar), the city centre (Le Couloir) and the harbour (Rainbow Bar, Le Swing); see Gay bars in Nice. For dancing: L’Oméga Club and Le Glam, Thursday to Sunday; see Gay and queer parties, clubs and nightlife in Nice. The sauna is listed on the Gay saunas in Nice page, and the three cruising bars on Gay cruising bars in Nice.
When does Pride take place in Nice?+
In 2026, the Pink Parade took place on Saturday 11 July. The procession set off from the harbour at 3.30 pm and followed the Quai des États-Unis and the Promenade des Anglais to the Théâtre de Verdure.
How do you get around Nice at night?+
The Lignes d’Azur tram network comprises three lines: L1, L2 and L3. The last departures from the city centre are around midnight every evening, including at weekends. After that, your options are walking, a taxi or a private hire vehicle: the venues in the city centre are all close to one another.
What are the main LGBT+ organisations in Nice?+
The Côte d’Azur LGBTQIA+ Centre, on Rue Cathy Richeux (04 83 32 81 84), brings together LGBTQIA+ organisations on the Côte d’Azur. SOS Homophobia has a branch in the PACA region, and Le Refuge, which supports young LGBT+ people who have been rejected by their families, has a branch in Nice.
LGBTQ+ history of Nice
Les Bains-Douches, Nice’s only gay sauna, opened on 27 June 1997. The Côte d’Azur LGBTQIA+ Centre, based on Rue Cathy Richeux, organises the Nice Rainbow Festival. The 2026 Pink Parade took place on 11 July, marching from the harbour to the Théâtre de Verdure.
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