The congresses in Cannes
Second most important congress destination in France after Paris, Cannes owes its international reputation to business tourism. City of festivals as well as capital of the 7th art, this seaside resort has been able to innovate by creating successful events thanks to amazing reception infrastructures at the heart of the mythical Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
Ideally located, less than 30 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur airport and 10 minutes from Cannes-Mandelieu airport, the city of Cannes attracts professional travelers as well as vacationers, thanks to an unbeatable geographical location, a charming lifestyle, but also numerous leisure activities and festivities.
For more than 300 days a year, Cannes vibrates to the rhythm of an incredible Mediterranean sunshine, a busy congress agenda and tourist life around the legendary Croisette.
Dates of the main congresses in Cannes
IPEM - February
International Private Equity Market
The first professional trade show of worldwide scope which gathers the top of the finance and business world for 2 days.
FIJ - February
International Game Festival
The most important French-speaking open-access gaming event to discover games for the whole family over the weekend.
MIPIM - March
International market for real estate professionals
MIPIM is a four-day long event which brings together the most important and influential players in the fields of real estate sales, from investors to businesses or financial companies.
MIPTV - April
International market for television programs
This trade show is the most renowned TV and digital content market in the world and welcomes the professionals of the entertainment industry for 3 days.
Esports Bar
This new event on the sidelines of MIPTV is a place of exchange for e-sports professionals and their business partners. 4 days of networking to facilitate the exchange between global investors and e-sport companies.
FIF - May
International Film Festival
Every year around mid-May the legendary Cannes Film Festival takes place, the most glamorous event in the world. This competition, handing out the prestigious Palme d'Or, puts the spotlight on cinematic creativity.
MIDEM - JUNE
International music trade fair
A must-attend event for the international music community, MIDEM is a 5-day long professional market that provides all sorts of musical discoveries during concerts.
CANNES LIONS FESTIVAL - JUNE
International Festival of Creativity
Every year, advertisers from all over the world gather to discover the latest innovations in creative communication. A week of festivities and cultural events that transform the Croisette.
JUMPING INTERNATIONAL - JUNE
LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR OF CANNES
For more than 30 years, the world's best show-jumpers have been stopping over in Cannes for the most glamorous stage of the international Longines circuit, just a stone's throw from the Croisette.
CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER
Yachting Festival
Europe's leading boat show, the yachting festival is the meeting place for luxury yachting enthusiasts. Each year, the nautical event exhibits more than 500 boats in the bay of Cannes, including many floating gems that will premiere for the first time in the world.
REGATES ROYALES - SEPTEMBER
Panarai Trophy
Combining elegance and history, the Royal Regattas, organized by the Cannes Yacht Club, let its visitors discover the most beautiful traditional sailing ships in the world. For 6 days, Tofinou, classic yachts, Star and Dragon compete in sailing races around the Lérins Islands.
TFWA - OCTOBER
Tax Free World Exhibition
The Tax Free World Exhibition brings together over 3,000 luxury brands, allowing them to identify new trends and opportunities in travel retail.
MIPCOM - OCTOBER
International Market for Communication Programs
Every fall, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès welcomes professionals from the television and entertainment industry. They discover and negotiate international audiovisual content and spot the latest trends.
CANNESERIES - OCTOBER
Cannes International Series Festival
As a prelude to MIPCOM, Canne Séries celebrates its 5th season and aims at promoting series from all over the world. International TV stars walk the pink carpet of the Palais des Congrès each year in October.
MAPIC - NOVEMBER
International retail property market.
A real transaction gas pedal, MAPIC connects real estate developers and shopping center owners, offering a unique opportunity to discover new locations.
ILTM- DECEMBER
International Luxury Travel Market
ILTM is the international luxury travel and tourism trade show. For 4 days, professionals from the luxury travel industry unveil their travel experiences and new horizons of the sector.
The Palais des Festivals, an international convention center
With a capacity of 41 600 people, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès of Cannes is one of the most competitive structures for hosting major events on the international scene.
Its impressive dimensions and infrastructures allow this unique place to welcome all types of private and general public events, international fairs, conventions, seminars or exhibitions.
Within its 35,000 m2 spread over 7 floors are to find numerous seminar rooms, exhibition spaces, offices and terraces, reception rooms as well as 5 auditoriums, including the very famous Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière with a capacity of 2,309 seats.
At the heart of the city and close to the marina, the Palais des Festivals is in the front row of the Croisette where are located luxury hotels and stores facing the bay of Cannes.
Rent an apartment during a congress in Cannes
You wish to rent an apartment or a villa during congresses in Cannes?
The apartments we offer for rent are ideally located, only a few minutes’ walk from the Croisette, close to the Palais des Festivals, restaurants, bars and meeting places appreciated by traveling professionals.
Our properties have a terrace with sea view, ideal to enjoy the sunshine of the French Riviera but also to combine work with rest.
We offer villas and apartments with a unique view, just a stone's throw from the old harbor, exceptionally equipped: American kitchen, air conditioning, sea view terrace... all the criteria for a luxury holiday rental are reunited.
For a guaranteed successful congress in Cannes, we also put at your disposal many services such as airport transfers, yacht rental or luxury concierge services.
Find your appartement for your congress in Cannes
