CANNES FESTIVAL
May 2025
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Every year, Cannes, the city of cinema, plays host to the internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival.
The Cannes Film Festival takes place in May.
Witness the red carpet, take part in new daytime and evening events and meet your favourite celebrities!
The edition of the festival
Cannes Festival
The Cannes Film Festival, one of the world's most prestigious film events, celebrates its 76th anniversary in 2023.
From the glamorous red carpet to screenings of the most eagerly awaited films, this not-to-be-missed cinematic event attracts celebrities from all over the world every year.
Chaired by Ruben Östlund, this edition of the Cannes Film Festival welcomes Michael Douglas, Uma Thurman, Johnny Depp, Catherine Deneuve, Pedro Pascal and many other big names in cinema...
The Cannes Film Festival
In May, the Cannes Film Festival takes place mainly at the Palais des Festivals.
The festival experience takes the form of several mini-events: screenings, ceremonies and meetings.
It is very difficult to get tickets for the festival's private screenings.
However, it is possible to attend the red carpet every day for free. An emblematic moment when celebrities parade on the red carpet before the screenings of the films.
Find the awards for this year 2024 by clicking here!
It's very difficult to get a good view of the way up the steps. We advise you to get there as early as possible to be in the best position.
Cannes Film Festival Exhibition
From May 16 to August 31, 2023, discover the photographic exhibition "Avoir 20 ans sur la Croisette!" in the streets of Cannes. For this 20th edition of the exhibition, admire photos of great actors in their twenties.
This Cannes Film Festival exhibition pays tribute to stars of the 7th art such as Romy Schneider, Alain Delon, Harrison Ford and many others...
Admire the photos near the Lycée Jules Ferry, Cannes Town Hall or on the facades of Les Arcades cinema.
To find out more about other daytime activities in Cannes, click here!
Festival evenings
In the evening, enjoy parties organized exclusively for the Cannes Film Festival!
This year's trend-setting venues include :
- Le Carlton Beach
- The Nespresso Beach
- Nomad
- Magnum Beach
- Le Silencio
If you want to go clubbing, you can go to Bâoli, Gotha Club or Play Club.
Where to meet the stars?
Watch the Cannes Film Festival from the top of the steps!
Thanks to the festival, this is your chance to meet international stars. Beyond the Palais des Festivals, other prestigious venues are frequented by celebrities.
Wait for them in front of Cannes' luxury hotels, such as the Carlton, the Martinez or the Majestic! You can also stay in front of the Côte's private beaches, where stars often gather to soak up the Cannes sun.
Walking up the steps at Cannes remains the ideal option. Some stars agree to sign autographs and take selfies with spectators.
The History of the Cannes Festival
The first Cannes Film Festival took place from September 20 to October 5, 1946.
The creation of the festival was first and foremost a response to Nazi propaganda.
To find out more about the history of the Cannes Festival, click here!
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