Cannes Film Festival (known locally as Festival de Cannes) turns Cannes, France into a high-gloss celebration of international cinema each May. New films premiere at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, where the famed red carpet funnels stars, directors, and critics into screenings and the industry’s powerhouse Marché du Film. The coveted Palme d’Or crowns the official competition, while side sections and talks keep the city buzzing from morning press calls to late-night applause.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Tuesday, May 12–Saturday, May 23, 2026. Official festival site.
• Marché du Film (industry market) dates (2026): Tuesday, May 12–Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Official Marché du Film site.
• Screening times and schedules vary by day and venue; confirm via the official programme and online ticket office. Programme · Online ticket office.
LOCATION
• Cannes, France. Open in Google Maps.
• Main venue (Palais): Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes, 1 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France. Open in Google Maps · Venue site.
• Festival access points and entry hours vary by day and badge type; confirm via the organizer’s “Organise your time” guide. Official guidance.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Festival accreditation is required to access the Palais des Festivals and the Marché du Film; the online accreditation portal is open February 2–April 15, 2026. Accreditations (official).
• For accredited attendees, online ticketing opens May 4, 2026; reservations are available from May 8, 2026 (subject to availability and accreditation category). Official ticket-office rules.
• Cannes Cinéphiles (managed by Cannes Cinéma) has separate access rules (including “General Public” accounts and some screenings opening 24 hours prior). Access conditions (official).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Badge access: your badge is required to access Festival, Marché du Film, and Village International zones (security checkpoints). Admission to screenings.
• Screening rules and best practices (no photos/recording; no selfies; no mobile phones; gala dress code at the Grand Théâtre Lumière). Official guidance.
• Festival-goers’ Charter (ticketing and attendee rules): PDF.
• Ticket-office support: tickets@festival-cannes.fr. Official FAQ.
ACCOMODATIONS
• Organizer accommodation guidance (including official notes and updates): Getting to Cannes.