Convention centres — French Riviera
Nice Acropolis
Notice: Nice Acropolis, the city's historic convention centre opened in the 1980s, is no longer available. Public sources report that the building has been demolished (2025), and the City of Nice has announced a replacement convention centre at the Port Lympia. We keep this record for reference; please check the status of the new facility and its dates with the City of Nice or the Nice Côte d'Azur convention bureau before planning.
- Destination
- French Riviera
- District
- Centre / Promenade du Paillon
Notice: Nice Acropolis, the city's historic convention centre opened in the 1980s, is no longer available. Public sources report that the building has been demolished (2025), and the City of Nice has announced a replacement convention centre at the Port Lympia. We keep this record for reference; please check the status of the new facility and its dates with the City of Nice or the Nice Côte d'Azur convention bureau before planning.
The former Acropolis was known for the Apollon auditorium (reported at 2,500 seats in older sources) and a large exhibition level. No figures are given here because the building no longer operates and the new venue's specifications are not confirmed.
For events in Nice in the meantime, other options exist across the Riviera, notably the Palais des Festivals in Cannes and the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, each about 30 to 45 minutes away.
Access
The former site was beside the Promenade du Paillon in central Nice, served by tramway; Nice Côte d'Azur airport is about 20 to 25 minutes away by car or tram. Check current arrangements for any replacement venue.
2 hotels
MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée | Conference, Luxury, MICE | Across Nice by tram or taxi, about 10–15 minutes | — | 936 | €€€€ |
| Novotel Nice Centre Vieux Nice | Business, Conference | A few minutes on foot | 180 | 120 | €€ |