1 esplanade Kennedy (04.93.92.83.00)
A modern mega-structure that hosts special events, conventions, concerts, ballet and opera.

27 bd de Dubouchage (04.92.04.9.70)
Open 10am-noon, 2-6pm Tues-Sun. Admission free
A recently restored pink ‘belle époque’ theatre, now a vast space for big-name photography shows, lectures, an Internet archive and a convivial coffee bar.

Esplanade de Lattre de Tassigny (04.93.80.80.80)
Open hours vary Mon-Sat. Admission pool 3.50-4.39 Euro; ice rink 3.15-4.30 Euro. No credit cards
A vast municipal sports complex with a well-kept indoor Olympic-sized pool and covered ice rink.

163 rte de Grenoble (04.92.29.31.29/08.20.02.04.06/www.nikaia.fr)
Mon-Fri. Tickets vary. Credit V
Inaugurated in 2001 by Nice’s honorary resident, Sir Elton John, This massive state-of-the-art modular concert hall-cum-stadium hosts crowd-pleasing rock and classical stars, plus sporting events.

3 rue Delille (04.93.62.44.71). Open 3-7pm Tues-Sat.
Admission free
On Nice’s artsy gallery row, Vigna shows a mix of young and established contemporary artist.

Promenade des Arts (04.93.13.90.90). Box office 9am-7pm Tues-Sat.
Tickets grande salle 7 Euro – 28.20 Euro pettite salle 18.20 Euro
Credit AmEx, DC,MC,V
One of the most important theatres in the South of France (with Marseille’s La Criee) is now directed by Daniel Bunoin. This impressive venue stages high profile productions of French and foreign classics and [...]

4 rue ST-Francois-de-Paule (04.92.17.40.00/www.ville-nice.fr)
Box office 10am-5pm Mon-Sat.
Ticket 6 Euro – 7 Euro. Credit MC, V
A Small 19th century gem of an opera house, done out in sumptuous red velvet with crystal chandeliers and lashings of gold. The Opera attracts top-notch visiting artists for symphonies, ballet and opera.

1 esplanade Kennedy (04.93.92.83.00/www.cinematheque-nice.com) Films 2.30pm, 8pm
Tues-Thurs; 2.30pm 10pm Fri, Sat; 3pm Sun. Tickets 3 Euros; 6 Euros three-film pass.
Offers an international selection of classics & new films in their original version.

Hotel Le Meridien, 1 Promenade ded Anglais
(04.97.03.12.33). Open 10am-5am daily
Admission free. Credit AmEx, DC, MC, V
A gamblers’ paradise: a modern expanse of gaming rooms with French and English roulette, blackjack, punto banco, craps and clanging slot machines.