Fifteen Years of Pride, Resistance, and Community: The Côte d’Azur LGBTQIA+ Center Celebrates a Milestone in Nice

 

For fifteen years, the Côte d’Azur LGBTQIA+ Center has stood as a place of refuge, visibility, advocacy, and connection for countless people across the French Riviera.

Through moments of celebration and moments of struggle, the center has continued to support LGBTQIA+ individuals facing discrimination, rejection, isolation, and violence — while helping build a stronger, more inclusive community along the Côte d’Azur.

Now, that journey reaches a major milestone.

On Friday, May 29, 2026, the center will celebrate its 15th anniversary with an unforgettable evening in Nice — a vibrant event bringing together drag artists, activists, local organizations, allies, and community members for a night dedicated to pride, resilience, and unity.

Hosted at Galerie Neo by VogelARTLab, the celebration promises to be both socially conscious and unapologetically festive. Guests can expect an exceptional drag show featuring artists from diverse backgrounds and artistic worlds, creating an atmosphere where performance becomes both celebration and statement.

The evening will be hosted by the dazzling Lou Lou de la Prothèse and Avila, with additional performers still to be announced. Organizers are already teasing a “next-level” lineup, hinting at a show designed not only to entertain, but to celebrate the richness, creativity, and power of LGBTQIA+ expression.

Beyond the stage performances, local organizations will also be present throughout the evening to raise awareness, provide information, and strengthen connections within the community. A major raffle hosted by the beloved and extravagant Lolli Poppers will add even more energy to the night, offering attendees the chance to win a range of exciting prizes while supporting a meaningful cause.

More than just an anniversary party, the event serves as a reminder of why spaces like the center continue to matter. Across Europe and beyond, LGBTQIA+ communities still face discrimination, hostility, and political backlash. In that climate, local organizations providing support, advocacy, and safe spaces remain essential lifelines for many people navigating rejection, identity struggles, or violence.

Every ticket purchased will directly support the ongoing work of the Côte d’Azur LGBTQIA+ Center and its mission to welcome, assist, and defend LGBTQIA+ individuals in need.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the show running from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Tickets are priced at €6 and will be available both online and at the door.

But perhaps the heart of the evening is captured best by the message behind it all: after fifteen years of struggle, solidarity, joy, heartbreak, activism, friendship, and pride, this celebration is about honoring a community that continues to stand together.

Because unity remains strength.

And identity remains something to cherish — never hide.