Var Events December 2025 – Côte d’Azur Monthly Agenda

Events in December in the Var and on the Côte d’Azur

Here you will find the most interesting events taking place in December in the Var department and along the Côte d’Azur. Whether you are planning a winter getaway or already staying in the region, these cultural, culinary and festive activities reveal the authentic charm of Provence as the villages glow with seasonal lights.

1 December 2025, PIERREFEU-DU-VAR – Opening of the “Foire aux Santons”, the traditional market dedicated to Provençal nativity figurines, with the whole village dressed in Christmas atmosphere.

6–7 December 2025, FLASSANS-SUR-ISSOLE – Charming Christmas market in the village centre featuring artisans, children’s activities and a Santa’s chalet.

6 December 2025, SAINT-RAPHAËL – “Marché de Noël – Traditional Family Christmas”, with festive decorations, lights and a warm family atmosphere in the town centre.

7 December 2025, PIERREFEU-DU-VAR – Large Christmas market on Place Gambetta with regional specialties, handcrafted gifts and live entertainment.

7 December 2025, DRAGUIGNAN – Start of the winter illumination festivities with music performances and evening strolls through the lit-up streets.

8–14 December 2025, NICE – Week of winter parades and street performances in the old town, with daily changing animations and festive shows.

13 December 2025, SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR – Festive opening of the “Village de Noël” in Parc Layet, including a light parade and evening fireworks.

14 December 2025, GRIMAUD – Organic and ethical Christmas market in the picturesque village with local produce, crafts and musical entertainment.

14–24 December 2025, SAINT-TROPEZ – Christmas village in the historic centre with wooden chalets, local treats and daily activities for children.

15 December 2025, TOULON – Start of the cultural end-of-year week with exhibitions, concerts, street theatre and atmospheric squares.

16–22 December 2025, VIDAUBAN – “Semaine Gourmande”: a gastronomic week featuring tastings, cooking demonstrations and Provençal specialties.

18 December 2025, SAINTE-MAXIME – Winter concert in the town centre followed by late-night shopping among the festively decorated streets.

19–20 December 2025, COGOLIN – Christmas market with artisans, mulled wine, regional delicacies and children’s entertainment.

20 December 2025, ROQUEBRUNE-SUR-ARGENS – “Ce soir, on soupe!”: a gourmet evening celebrating regional soups, winter dishes and Provençal conviviality.

21 December 2025, LA CADIÈRE-D’AZUR – Traditional “Défilé de Santons”, a colourful procession honouring the famous Provençal nativity characters.

22–24 December 2025, LE LUC – Three days of Christmas markets, music and evening activities around the village square.

24 December 2025, FRÉJUS – Christmas Eve celebrations with a festive procession, choir music and a midnight mass in the historic cathedral.

31 December 2025, SAINT-RAPHAËL – New Year’s Eve celebration by the sea with fireworks, live music and festivities until midnight.

Please note: dates and details may change. Always check with the organisers before planning your visit.

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