THE BALL OF FOOLS

Palais des festival Cannes

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The Bal des Fous returns in 2024! From July 07 to August 25, 2024!
Head to the Palais des Festival in Cannes for a wild evening!
Whether you're an adventurer, a rocker or a Disney fan, you can choose your costume according to the evening's theme.
And don't forget, the key to entry is to be the best-dressed!
Find out more about the program, the fast pass, and how to book online.

Program and topics

Costume balls start at 4pm and finish at 11pm.

The Bal des Fous takes place every Sunday from the 1st weekend in July to the last Sunday at the end of August.
For 2024, plan from July 07 to Sunday August 25!
Discover the themes of the 2023 Sundays:

- Bal Strass et paillettes
- Bal Disney
- Bal Bohème
- Bal Galactique
- Bal Peace and Love
- Bal Rock
- Bal Aventuriers

Superhero evening Credit BDF Photo

Le Bal des fous Cannes

7 crazy evenings which takes place on the terrace of the Palais des Festivals of Cannes
Every Sunday, the Bal des fous invites you on the terraces of the palace to the sounds of house music.
Discover a sound identity composed by their deejay echoing the themes of the Ball.
With the Bal des Fous, enter a fantastic universe, fairy tale and unique on the French Riviera.
A phantasmagorical carnival in a colorful setting.
If you are a fan of fancy dress parties, this is the ideal festival.
A Costume Ball, on Sunday in the open air, to the sounds of house music.

Le Bal des Fous 2022 Credit BDF Photo

The Fast Pass

To facilitate access, the Bal des fous offers you the Fast Pass.
You can buy it online here. Please note that only 1000 Fast Passes are available for pre-sale.
The Fast Pass costs 30 euros.

Photo Credit @becuriousbydiana

How to enter the Ball of Fools?

The entrance is public and free. Priority is given to the best-dressed fools.
If you don't feel like waiting in line, we recommend you to buy the fast pass in pre-sale.

DJ HOUSE parties Photo Credit BDF

Cashless info

On site, the Bal des fous proposes you to use the CASHLESS as a means of payment for the bar.
To do so, you just have to go to the banque des fous located on the left of the bar.
You will be offered a bracelet that will serve as a means of payment.
All you have to do is choose the amount you want to pay by credit card or cash or both.
The bracelet works for the whole season.
At the end of the festival, if you haven't spent it all, you have one month to get your money back online.
You also have the option to keep it for the next Fools Ball!
➸ ONLINE loading or refund. Log in to your account here

Photo credit @Clemr.photo

Table reservation

3 spaces are available:
- Podium suquet
- Espace Croisette
- Podium Lérins.

Photo Credit BDF

To reserve your space, call 06 11 91 69 99. It opens on July 4 at 12pm.
To have access to these spaces, you can pay in advance and/or on site a minimum of €100 per person at the entrance.
This 100€ is to be spent on the drinks menu of your choice.
For your information, there's no need to buy a fast-pass if you're taking a table.

Price of the Ball of Fools

Admission: free

Fast pass: €30
No need to queue. The pass can be purchased in advance online. Click here to buy
1000 fast passes are available per evening.

Admission and table reservations:
You must spend a minimum of €100 per person, cashed in at the door and to be spent on the drinks menu of your choice.
For reservations, call 06 11 91 69 99.
If you reserve a table, there's no need to buy a fast pass.

BDF Côte D'azur Events 2022 Photo Credit Sabralon Assouline

Schedule of the Bal des fous

Costume balls start at 4pm and end at 11:30pm.

Where to park?

Here are the closest parking lots to get to the festival:
- Parking du Palais des Festivals
- Parking Pantiero
- Parking Gray d'Albion

Photo Credits
Géraldine Hunter - Sabralon - Elisa photographs
@Clemr.photo @becuriousbydiana instagram
Photo Credit BDF