Nice Carnival 2026: city centre streets closed, transport disrupted
The 141st Nice Carnival has begun, bringing weeks of parades and festivities — along with significant road closures and public transport disruptions across the city.
The 141st edition of the Nice Carnival kicks off today, promising over two weeks of parades, giant floats, and flower battles in the city centre.
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However, residents and visitors should brace for major disruptions.
Central avenues, including Jean-Médecin, Place Masséna, and sections of the Promenade des Anglais, will be closed to traffic on specific dates throughout the festival, which runs until 1 March.
Public transport will also be affected.
Bus lines 8+, 12+, 57, and 98 will operate on modified routes, while Line 1 tram services will be limited between Henri Sappia and Jean Médecin, and between Garibaldi and Hôpital Pasteur.
Some stations, including Masséna, will remain closed.
Line 2 will operate normally.
Parking access will be restricted at several key sites, including Masséna, Ruhl–Méridien, Plaza, Saleya, and Sulzer, with some closures extending overnight.
Festival-goers are advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time to navigate the city safely.