15/09/2025
Nice - France
La Traviata premiere on 29 May 2026
at the Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur
The musical highlight
On 29 May 2026, attend the premiere of Verdi's La Traviata at the Opéra Nice Côte d'Azur. A premiere evening is always something very special. The Opéra Nice Côte d'Azur is a historic venue with around 1,000 seats. Andrea Sanguineti will conduct and Silvia Paoli will direct.
Discover Nice
Stroll between the Promenade des Anglais, the seafront promenade, Place Masséna and the old town. In the morning, visit the market on Cours Saleya, and in the afternoon, head to the Colline du Château with its sweeping views over the Baie des Anges, the wide bay of Nice.
If you like music history, take time to visit the Palais Lascaris on Rue Droite: a 17th-century city palace, now a fine museum of musical instruments with a large collection of historical instruments. A quiet, very fitting start to your evening at the opera. Before the performance, enjoy an aperitif overlooking the sea, for example at Le Plongeoir, a restaurant built on the pillars of an old diving tower.
It's only a few minutes back to the city by taxi.
Your travel option
Hôtel du Petit Palais
A 4-star boutique hotel in the elegant residential district of Cimiez, above the city centre, with a beautiful view of the bay.
The atmosphere is cosy and elegant, with a small garden for afternoon coffee. From here, you can reach the old town and the opera house by taxi in about 10 to 15 minutes.
The Musée Matisse can be reached from the hotel in around 20 to 25 minutes on foot via a beautiful path through the villa district.
Panoramic double room with sea view
From your room, you can look out over the rooftops to the Baie des Anges. The room has a balcony or a small terrace. As the building is historic, the layout and view vary slightly depending on the room.
Classic single room
A double room for single use, approx. 24 m², with a view of the garden or the town.
Price from €1,190 per person in a double room
Price from €1,460 in a single room (double room for single use)
Music Travel Hideaways Special
With your travel confirmation, you will receive our compact ‘Nice on foot’ route with tips for your city walk, which we know personally.
Excursion tips
For a half-day trip, we recommend Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. The villa is located on a narrow peninsula surrounded by gardens. On the way back, it's worth stopping at the harbour in Villefranche-sur-Mer for a coffee.
Take the train to Antibes. From the station, you can walk directly to the old town. The Musée Picasso is located in the Château Grimaldi above the city walls with a view of the harbour. Ideally, spend a quiet morning in the museum, then stroll along the promenade and through the alleys around the Marché Provençal before returning to Nice at a leisurely pace.
Travel details
Travel dates: 27 to 31 May 2026
Opera: Giuseppe Verdi, La Traviata, premiere on 29 May 2026, starting at 8 p.m., Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur
Ticket category: 2 category - ground floor box
Stay: 4 nights at the Hôtel du Petit Palais
Additional nights: individually extendable
Your individual journey
We are happy to assist you in planning your journey to Nice and, if you wish, book your flight from your desired departure airport.
From Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, it takes about 20 minutes by taxi to the hotel.
What is included in the price?
- 4 nights at the Hôtel du Petit Palais
- Opera tickets for the premiere of ‘La Traviata’ on 29 May 2026
- Music Travel Hideaways Special
We will tailor this trip to your individual needs. We will adapt the travel dates, room category, arrival and extensions to your wishes. On request, we will also be happy to make table reservations for our restaurant recommendations.
