Festival de Cannes & Marché du Film

The Festival de Cannes and Marché du Film bring the international film community to Cannes for screenings, premieres, sales meetings and industry events. The red-carpet programme attracts global attention, while the Marché du Film fills the Palais and nearby venues with producers, distributors, buyers, filmmakers and press from around the world.

What to expect in Cannes

During the festival, central Cannes operates at a different pace. The Palais, La Croisette, the Old Port and many hotels become working venues from morning until late at night. Security zones, temporary road restrictions and crowds can lengthen even short journeys, which makes walkable accommodation particularly valuable.

An apartment provides a private place to prepare for meetings, take a break between screenings and manage an intensive schedule. A kitchen and living space can also be useful for longer stays, especially when restaurant reservations become harder to secure. Tell us whether you are attending the festival, the market or both, as well as your preferred arrival and departure dates.

Practical festival tips

• Check accreditation and screening arrangements directly with the official organisers.
• Build extra time into journeys around the Palais and Croisette.
• Reserve important restaurants and meeting spaces well in advance.
• Keep some flexibility around premiere and evening-event schedules.