Cannes Film Festival
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The Cannes Film Festival, founded in 1946, is an annual, invitation-only event held in Cannes, France, and is widely regarded as the most prestigious film festival globally. It previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, and is one of the "Big Five" international film festivals. While competitive screenings and red carpet events are by invitation, the public can enjoy programs like Cinema de la Plage (beach outdoor screenings). Accommodation in Cannes is at its highest price during the festival, so consider staying in nearby cities like Nice.
- Date
- 2026-05-12 ~ 2026-05-23
- City
- Cannes
- Country
- 🇫🇷 France
- Audience
- Film industry & cinephiles
- Hotels (per night)
- $450–1600
- Venue
- Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
- Airport Nice (NCE) — ~40 min by train/bus
- Local access Walkable around the Croisette
- Where to base Cannes is very pricey — stay in Nice/Antibes and train in
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