ANNUAL EVENTS
Cannes is world-renowned for the events held throughout the city during the year.
February
Cannes International Games Festival – Gaming showcase and competitions held attracting professional gamers and game designers. Founded in 1987.
March
MIPIM – International real estate event that brings over 25,000 property professionals from all over the world. This tradeshow brings the most influential real estate leaders for networking and exhibition events.
MAY
Cannes International Film Festival – Attended by film stars, celebrities, and other A-listers, this celebration of film honors international cinema makers and a highly anticipated event lasting more than 7 days.
JUNE
MIDEM – Leading music industry event: A concentration of technological innovations in the music industry and the organization of concerts in the city for Cannois and visitors.
JUNE
LIONS – International Festival of Creativity: It is one of the most prestigious events in the advertising, communication and creative sector.
Fête de la Musique – Originating in France this international holiday encourages all musicians to join, play or host musical performances anywhere they are able. Musicians from all genres of music are asked to perform in open areas for free.
August
Pyrotechnic Art Festival – Held over the Bay of Cannes, some of the most beautiful and largest pyrotechnic displays complete for the grand prize. Combined with music these lighted art displays are sure to impress.
September
Cannes Yachting Festival – International Yacht Show that attracts visitors from all over the world for this 5-day event was started in 1977.
Régates Royales – Annual yachting regatta that attracts some of the largest and greatest sailing yachts and crew in the world compete for the title in one of multiple categories based on size, age and rigging.
October
TAX FREE WA: The Duty Free and Travel Retail Summit: TFWA providing the industry with high-quality exhibitions, acclaimed conferences and workshops, and in-depth market research.
November/December
MAPIC – International Retail Property Event: Created in 1995, MAPIC is the leading global platform to build vibrant retail & urban destinations. The international retail property market event will gather retail, property, food & leisure leaders from over 80 countries
Cannes Dance Festival – Started in 1984, Contemporary dance companies from around the world showcase their talents.
December
ILTM – Luxury Travel’s Flagship event: The top players in the luxury tourism and hotel industries come together for this international trade fair focused on exclusive and bespoke travel experiences, a unique opportunity to discover the latest products, form partnerships and develop new projects.