Contemporary Art Encounters

BERLIN X RIVIERA ART FESTIVAL 2027

A cultural dialogue within the historic Citadelle Saint-Elme, uniting Berlin’s contemporary art pulse with the Mediterranean elegance of Villefranche-sur-Mer.

About the festival

BERLIN X RIVIERA ART FESTIVAL 2027 is an international platform for contemporary art, curated across the Citadelle Saint-Elme and public sites along the Mediterranean coast.

Exhibition

Curated contemporary works in immersive presentation rooms and historical bastions.

Artist Talks

Dialogues with leading Berlin and Riviera creators on mobility, identity and environment.

Public Program

Open lectures, screenings and walks inviting the local community into the discourse.

Workshops

Hands-on sessions with artists, educators and students in a seaside setting.

Venue

Citadelle Saint-Elme, a monumental coastal fortress.

A curated network of partners.

A curated network of partners.

Institutional Partners

  • Ville de Villefranche-sur-Mer
  • Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur
  • Région Sud
  • Villa Arson
  • Universität der Künste Berlin

Creative Collaboration

The festival bridges artists, curators and audiences in a luminous dialogue between Mediterranean heritage and Berlin’s experimental urban culture.

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