This hip-hop dance competition created in 2007 by the Cannes-based association "On existe" has become a major event in the world of breakdancing. The world's best performers come together on the iconic stage of the Palais des festivals et des congrès' main auditorium to deliver a breathtaking show.
Swimming, cycling and running over long distances and without any break between events - this is the challenge faced by competitors during the Cannes International Triathlon. For three days, experience the excitement of the Triathlon and its exceptional starting village.
It is in the very nature of Cannes to be in the spotlight, whether in film or advertising. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has a proven track record of gathering thousands of short films, advertisements, posters and other products in the creative communication sector every year since 1954.
The festival is run by an independent association and chaired by Fleur Pellerin. It's open to all and aims to bring together the best of the world of series, to showcase upcoming talent, and to create an unmissable international competition for series of all genres and all lengths.
During the festival, the city of Cannes will open up as a forum for dialogue and discovery around the series, with screenings of legacy series, masterclasses, meetings, ad hoc digital content and more.
This event is an opportunity to run in a way that is different from a traditional race. A mixture of running in the heart of the city and trail running, the routes will allow you to discover unexpected places throughout the city in a fun and exciting way.
The Cannes Yachting Festival offers the best of the international offer in terms of boats and onboard design. All the major players in the yachting industry, both exhibitors or visitors, meet in September on the quays of the Vieux Port and the Port Pierre Canto.
The Cross des îles has been a landmark event for four decades. Off the coast of Cannes, on the island of Sainte-Marguerite, the cross-country race brings some 3,000 participants together each year to (re)discover a beautiful, unspoilt natural site. With routes ranging from 1 to 10 kilometres, schoolchildren and veterans alike participate in this unique and unmissable event.
The city of Cannes and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès offer a summer with music, shows, exhibitions and surprises...
Every summer, the best pyrotechnicians in the world illuminate the bay of Cannes for the enjoyment of the public. Twenty countries have already been represented with their own spectacular open-air fireworks displays. And we want more!
Since 1946, the famous Cannes Film Festival has honoured the 7th Art and the diversity of international cinematographic creation through several competitions, and awards the highest prize to the best film: the Palme d'Or. The success is such that the Cannes Festival remains the most publicised event in the world, after the Olympic Games, in particular the opening ceremony and the climb up the steps where the stars shine on the Croisette... and in the eyes of the spectators.
Organised every two years at the Palais des festivals et des congrès, the Cannes Dance Festival owes its international reputation to its exceptional programme, which is determinedly focused on the contemporary. An exciting and passionate biennial event featuring an anthology of global creations, French premieres and new discoveries.
Launched in 1987, the most important francophone gaming event, with free admission, invites passionate or simply curious visitors to explore all kinds of gaming domains, from traditional board games to the most complex simulation games, in the Palais des festivals et des congrès.
The Cannes International Pan African Film Festival is a platform for the showcasing of cinema and its trades, arts and know-how, as well as innovation, culture and events. As a driving force for the development of the Pan-African film and arts industry, the festival is constantly looking for unique opportunities for the development of Pan-African film and arts.
For more than thirty years, Cannes has hosted this prestigious event which, like its host, combines charm, elegance and beauty. The best riders in the equestrian world gather at the Hesperides stadium for this major event in the international calendar, which is also a stage in the Global Champion's Tour, which at the end of the season selects the best riders in the world.
Le Bal des Fous enlivens hot summer afternoons and evenings in an eclectic musical atmosphere, mixing the rebellious spirit of rock with the eccentricity of disco, via electrifying electro. The opportunity for all the "Crazy" to dress up in their most unusual disguises and to redouble their imagination to be in the colors of the event.
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Each year, more than 3,500 runners take to the streets of Cannes, passing by the mythical Boulevard de la Croisette, during this 21.1 km race, enriched by a 10 and a 5 km races. The opportunity to achieve excellent times and even for several of them to qualify for the French Championships.
The leading contemporary music festival in the south of France in terms of attendance, Les Plages Électroniques has been a major success since its launch in 2005. This festival, organised by the Panda Events association in partnership with the City of Cannes, transforms the public beach of the Palais des Festivals into a gigantic temporary dancefloor where you can enjoy having your feet in the sand at the water's edge for a few hours.
Commercial real estate is a fast-growing sector, but the requirements for locations are becoming increasingly precise. MAPIC was created almost twenty years ago to meet these specific needs, becoming a veritable transaction facilitator and the ideal interface for all professionals and institutional investors.
There is no finer panorama than that of the coastline between Nice and Cannes to hold the Alpes-Maritimes marathon. Since 2008, the event has been 42 kilometres of pure enjoyment for some 14,000 participants.
Since 1985, this event has been eagerly anticipated by television and entertainment industry professionals every autumn at the Palais des festivals et des congrès. Here they can negotiate rights, set up co-productions, establish contacts, develop partnerships and spot new trends across all platforms. Creating the audiovisual world of tomorrow.
Created in 1990, MIPIM has become the world's leading forum for real estate professionals as well as being an international exchange platform. Every April, over the course of several days at the Palais des festivals et des congrès, the future of this rapidly expanding sector is determined, with the presentation of new trends and the establishment of new collaborations.
Since 1964, this has been the meeting point for all those who create, direct and produce programmes for TV, mobile, cinema and the Internet. Nearly 11,500 professionals from 100 countries meet each year at the Palais des festivals et des congrès to network, find their latest inspiration, and establish new partnerships.
Every year in December, the Christmas Village and its decorated chalet stalls invite young and old alike to enjoy gastronomic specialities, decorative ornaments, and many other activities on the Allées de la Liberté.
Several of the city's shopping districts will be celebrating Christmas with magical displays and illuminations. From République to La Bocca, passing through the city centre, parents and children are encouraged to immerse themselves in the magical world of the end-of-year celebrations.
On New Year's Eve, the City of Cannes lights up the sky with a magnificent firework display in the Bay of Cannes. It is an opportunity to usher in the New Year in a joyful and cheerful way. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year!
Founded by the radio station of the same name, the NRJ Music Awards recognises the French and international artists of the year through a system of votes in each category. This ceremony, in partnership with the City, is exclusively by invitation, live from the Palais des festivals et des congrès and broadcast in prime time on TF1.
The Orchestre de Cannes Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur (PACA) presents symphonic concerts as well as chamber music and shows for young people. It constantly seeks to deliver innovative and daring programmes to the public, led by renowned and quality artists.
This race involves a combination of trail running and swimming along roads, paths, trails and the sea front in the open countryside. In the heart of the bay of Cannes, the race offers urban crossings and magnificent natural scenery. You'll be amazed at what you can see while taking on a major sporting challenge.
A parallel event to the Cannes Film Festival created by the French Directors’ Guild in May 1968, which aims to showcase the films of young directors and celebrate the works of established directors. Access to its screenings is possible with the Cannes Cinéphiles accreditation.
In keeping with its policy of democratisation and equal access to culture, for several years now, in partnership with the City of Cannes, the Directors' Fortnight has expanded to the La Bocca district and has organised screenings, meetings and workshops for the district's inhabitants.
The highlight of the Cannes autumn season, the Régates Royales regatta brings together the most beautiful traditional yachts in the world in the Bay of Cannes. These are exceptional yachts, most of which are a hundred years old. Driven by the winds of sporting and popular success, this unique event attracts ever more admiring spectators who flock to the coast.
A rich and exciting cultural season at the Palais des festivals et des congrès. From September to April, ranging from theatre to dance, music and comedy, the season offers a multidisciplinary, high-quality programme that is accessible to a large number of people.
The cultural programme of the Théâtre de la Licorne, a theatre with the title "a national interest arts, childhood and youth convention stage", is organised by the Mairie de Cannes, with a range of genres and talents to satisfy all tastes and appeal to all audiences.
A parallel event to the Cannes Film Festival, Critics' Week was created in 1962 by the French Union of Film Critics and aims to showcase the first or second films of talented young directors. Some of the biggest names to have made their debut there are Bernardo Bertolucci, Ken Loach and Arnaud Desplechin.
Organised at the end of August, in the heart of the historic district of the town, the Suquet des Arts offers two days dedicated to art in all its forms. This cultural event promotes the work of Cannes-based artists in all their diversity: painting, sculpture, floral art, theatre, music, etc.
This annual international trade fair for the duty free industry offers a tailor-made programme for representatives of the leading brands in the luxury industry. A series of conferences and workshops where experiences, ideas and business are shared and created, every October at the Palais des festivals et des congrès.
