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Palais des Festivals et des Congrès

Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Location:Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

About Palais des Festivals et des Congrès

Convention center on Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes — host of the Cannes Film Festival each May since 1982. Iconic red-carpet steps and Grand Théâtre Lumière.

Fan Guide · Cannes Film Festival

The red-carpet steps of Cannes

The Palais des Festivals is the home of the Cannes Film Festival — its red-carpeted Montée des Marches the most famous staircase in cinema — on the glamorous Croisette of the French Riviera each May.

Cannes pairs the festival with Riviera beaches, yachts and the old town of Le Suquet.

Below are the Cannes and Riviera stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the Palais.

Fan tip: The festival is largely industry-only, but the Croisette buzz, beach screenings and people-watching are open to all.

Plan Your Trip to Palais des Festivals et des Congrès

Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes is tracked across 2 events. Here's how fans build a trip around it:

Anchor Event: 77th Cannes Film Festival (2024) (May 14, 2024).
Post-Event Path: Continue into Cannes and Cannes hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.