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Bardot Days

Name: Bardot Days
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Nice

Nice will host "Bardot Days", a three-day cultural event from September 25 to 27, 2026, celebrating French actress Brigitte Bardot's 92nd birthday. The event features film screenings, a talk, and the inauguration of a dog-friendly beach named in her honor.

Date: Sep 25-27, 2026
Location: Nice
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Screenings of restored Brigitte Bardot films including "A Very Private Affair", "Nero’s Weekend", and "And God Created Woman"
Talk by journalist Henry-Jean Servat on Bardot's iconic status in French cinema
Inauguration of the Brigitte Bardot dog beach in recognition of her animal welfare advocacy

Bardot Days in Nice is a three-day celebration dedicated to French actress Brigitte Bardot, coinciding with what would have been her 92nd birthday. The event runs from Friday, September 25, to Sunday, September 27, 2026, and will include a variety of activities across different venues in the city.

The program begins on Friday evening at Cinéma Belmondo with a screening of the restored 1962 film "A Very Private Affair." Saturday's events include a 3:00 PM talk by journalist Henry-Jean Servat at Hôtel Negresco, focusing on Bardot's impact as a French cinema and Côte d’Azur icon. This is followed by a screening of the 1957 film "Nero’s Weekend" at Cinéma Belmondo and concludes with a screening of "And God Created Woman" at Théâtre de Verdure.

The celebrations culminate on Sunday, September 27, with the official inauguration of the Brigitte Bardot dog beach. Located opposite Lenval, this pet-friendly beach is named after the actress to acknowledge her long-standing commitment to animal welfare.

Practical details

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