Your guide to the French & Italian Riviera

What’s on in November 2026

From Monaco’s national celebrations and jazz performances to olive-oil festivals, markets, concerts and autumn traditions across the Riviera.

Events and schedules may change. Please use the organiser links for current details before travelling.

November events to know about

Explore the month, in date order.

Gorbio · 1 November

Toussaint 2026 à Gorbio

All Saints' Day mass at 15:00 followed by cemetery blessing at 16:00.

📍 Église Saint-Barthélemy and village cemetery🕒 15:00–17:00
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Vallecrosia al Mare · 1 November

Festa della Zucca

Il Comune di Vallecrosia e l’associazione Visit Vallecrosia vi invitano a festeggiare insieme la 25ª edizione della tradizionale Festa della Zucca! 🎉 Una giornata dedicata ai colori e ai sapori dell’autunno tra musica, allegria e gustose specialità a base di zucca! 🎃🍂 🚍 Servizio navetta gratuito attivo per tutta la durata della manifestazione. Con il patrocinio della Regione Liguria e la collaborazione di Vallecrosia al Centro e VAMA Service.

📍 Old Town (centro storico)🕒 10:30-15:00
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Diano Marina · 1 November

Diano Colleziona

Open-air market for collectibles, vintage items and unusual objects; 1 November 2026.

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Sanremo · 2 November

Mercatino Vintage – Sanremo

Vintage market in Sanremo on 2 November 2026, according to the Riviera dei Fiori events calendar.

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Monaco · 4 November

Les Temps Modernes – ciné-concert symphonique

Ciné-concert symphonique: projection du film Modern Times de Charlie Chaplin avec orchestre dirigé par Frank Strobel.

📍 Salle Garnier, Opéra de Monte-Carlo, Monaco🕒 19:30
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Monaco · 4–6 November

Distribution des invitations des spectacles de la Fête nationale

Distribution of free National Day show invitations. 4 Nov for Monégasques and their families; 5–6 Nov also open to residents. This is ticket distribution, not the performances.

📍 Mairie de Monaco; Espace Léo Ferré🕒 Mairie 09:00–16:00; Espace Léo Ferré 11:00–18:00
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Monaco · 5 November

Thursday Live Sessions – Jimmy Gnecco / Ours

Thursday Live Sessions concert with Jimmy Gnecco and Ours. Check organiser programme for precise performance time.

📍 Espace Indigo, Grimaldi Forum🕒 18:30 aperitif; concert later
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Imperia · 6–8 November

Olioliva 2026 – Festival dell’olio nuovo

Evento dedicato all’olio nuovo e ai prodotti tipici del territorio, in programma a Imperia dal 6 all’8 novembre 2026 secondo il calendario turistico regionale.

📍 Imperia (sedi specifiche da confermare)
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Monaco · 7 November

Jonathan Tetelman Recital

Opening recital of the season with tenor Jonathan Tetelman and James Vaughan.

📍 Salle Garnier (Opéra de Monte-Carlo)🕒 19:00
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Sanremo · 7–8 November

Autunno in Regata – West Liguria 2026

Sailing regatta in the 43rd West Liguria Winter Championship, 7–8 November 2026, organised by Yacht Club Sanremo. Official club photo is from an earlier regatta.

📍 Yacht Club Sanremo, Corso Nazario Sauro 32, Sanremo🕒 Programme pending
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San Lorenzo al Mare · 7–8 November

Gara di Pallone – La storica Ciassa du Balun (7–8 novembre)

Traditional historical ball-game competition in Piazza Garibaldi, 7–8 November 2026.

📍 Piazza Garibaldi
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Vallecrosia · 8 November

Fiera del IV novembre – Vallecrosia

General fair listed for 8 November 2026 in Vallecrosia; exact stalls and hours require confirmation.

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Sanremo · 10–14 November

Sanremo International Guitar Festival 2026

XII Sanremo International Guitar Festival & Competition, 10–14 November 2026. Five days of classical-guitar concerts, an international competition and masterclasses, artistic direction by Diego Campagna.

📍 Teatro dell’Opera del Casinò, Corso degli Inglesi 18, Sanremo🕒 10 Nov 17:00 – 14 Nov 23:00
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Gorbio · 11 November

Commémoration de l’Armistice du 11 novembre 1918

Municipal Remembrance Day gathering, parade and wreath-laying.

📍 Place de la Mairie / Monument aux Morts🕒 16:00–18:00
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Monaco · 14–22 November

No Finish Line Monaco

Charity running event open to participants of different ages and abilities.

📍 Monaco🕒 All Day
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Monaco · 14 November

Spectacle jeune public « Pyjamas »

Free family show for ages 3+ with play, reading and a themed snack. National Day invitations distributed 4–6 November.

📍 Espace Léo Ferré🕒 15:00
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San Lorenzo al Mare · 14–15 November

Gara di Pallone – La storica Ciassa du Balun (14–15 novembre)

Second weekend of the historical ball-game competition in Piazza Garibaldi, 14–15 November 2026.

📍 Piazza Garibaldi
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Monaco · 15–21 November

Porgy and Bess (Gershwin)

Staged production led by Michael Sumuel and Brittany Olivia Logan, conducted by Lee Reynolds.

📍 Grimaldi Forum (Salle des Princes)🕒 Staged performances
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Santo Stefano al Mare · 15 November

Mercatino dell’Artigianato – Santo Stefano al Mare

Craft market with artisan stands and handmade goods in the village.

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Monaco · 18 November

Feu d'artifice de la Fête Nationale 2026

Official Monaco National Day fireworks display, Wednesday 18 November 2026, launched from Port Hercule.

📍 Port Hercule🕒 20:10
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Monaco · 18 November

PIAF – Le Spectacle avec Nathalie Lermitte

Free official Édith Piaf tribute performance starring Nathalie Lermitte for Monaco National Day; invitations distributed in early November.

📍 Espace Léo Ferré🕒 21:00
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Monaco · 19 November

Fête Nationale de Monaco

Official National Day celebrations of the Principality of Monaco featuring ceremonies and evening fireworks.

📍 Place du Palais🕒 All Day
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Monaco · 19 November

Anne Roumanoff – L’Âge Libre

Free stand-up comedy performance by Anne Roumanoff, part of the Monaco National Day programme; invitations required.

📍 Espace Léo Ferré🕒 18:00
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Monaco · 20 November

Carmen (Bizet)

Semi-staged production featuring Marina Viotti, Benjamin Bernheim, and Erwin Schrott.

📍 Grimaldi Forum (Salle des Princes)🕒 19:30
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Monaco · 20–30 November

Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival

Annual jazz festival featuring international musicians.

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Sanremo · 20–22 November

Dragon Winter Series 2026/27 – Leg 1

International sailing series event.

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Imperia · 21–22 November

Street Food – Imperia

Street food event on 21–22 November 2026, listed by the Riviera dei Fiori destination calendar; venue and individual vendors to be confirmed.

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Imperia · 22 November

Fiera di San Leonardo

Fiera di San Leonardo, 22 November 2026, listed in the official destination calendar. Exact stalls/venue require confirmation.

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Imperia · 27–29 November

15° Ronde Valli Imperiesi

Rally competition in the Imperia area.

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Sanremo · 27–29 November

Sanremo con Gusto 2026

Food-culture festival in Sanremo, 27–29 November 2026: Slow Food 40th-anniversary tribute and dinner on Friday, Ligurian recipe show-cooking and gluten-free events on Saturday, and a Sanremo red-shrimp celebration with talks and tastings on Sunday.

📍 Teatro Ariston, Villa Nobel and Piazza Colombo, Sanremo🕒 27–29 Nov (programme varies by venue)
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Beausoleil · November 2026

Village Charlot : l’Heure du Conte, silence ça lit !

Free story-reading sessions on Saturday 28 November and Saturday 26 December 2026; not a daily event.

📍 Village Charlot, 42 avenue du Maréchal Foch🕒 28 Nov and 26 Dec, 10:30–11:00
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Santo Stefano al Mare · 28 November

Mercatino Collezionismo & Antiquariato – Santo Stefano al Mare

Collectibles and antiques market with vintage objects and curiosities.

📍 Village Squares
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Imperia · 29–30 November

Imperia nel Gusto

Food and local gastronomy event celebrating products of the territory.

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Already happening in November

Events that began earlier and continue into November, according to your database.

Monaco · 16 October – 19 November

Foire de Monaco

Traditional funfair (Foire Attractions) on the Port of Monaco featuring rides, games, and food stalls. Open daily from 14:00 (children's rides from 11:00). Info: www.mairie.mc

📍 Port de Monaco🕒 14:00
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Sanremo · 31 October – 1 November

Urban Downhill Sanremo

Urban downhill mountain-bike competition in Sanremo's historic centre.

📍 La Pigna, centro storico🕒 From 10:00 (programme varies)
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