Events in Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes

Yachts and other boats.

The old port, known as the Port of Cannes, is the town's main port. It harbours fishing boats who come to sell their fish in the restaurants around the port, as well as magnificent luxury yachts.

If you want ...

Stories of the ageless ocean.

The Museum of the Sea was established in what used to be Roman cisterns and halls, now entirely renovated. Discover a scale model of the cisterns' hydraulic systems and the archaeology collections that include the ...

An eclectic building.

The church of Notre-Dame-des-Pins was built according to the plans of the architect C. Cavallin in 1865.

It is an eclectic composition of several styles: Romanesque, English and Italian gothic. Its stained glass ...

A haven of peace.

The construction of the walls began around 1050, and continued for three centuries. The Trinity Chapel was built during the 9th and 10th centuries.

The abbey is now home to Cistercian monks, who have been cultivating ...

The essential film festival.

As Jean Cocteau put it so well: The Festival is an apolitical no-man's-land, a microcosm of what the world would be like if men could truly communicate and speak a common language.

The Cannes Film Festival ...

Classical madness!

Symphonic Mania is a stunning two-hour show encompassing a selection of the most well-known classical works... Discover or re-discover these majestic, timeless compositions strung together in a manner you would never have ...

To each his own music...

If you feel like going out and having a good time, then make sure to check out what's going on in concert halls near you.

French song, rock, pop, jazz or world music; whatever your tastes, whatever your budget, ...

At home in Loft

Do you dream about meeting celebrities and partying until the wee hours of the night? If so, head to the South of France and visit the charming beach town of Cannes. There start your evening out with a simple drink in the relaxed ...

Freedom!

Hair came out on Broadway in October 1967, appearing as THE emblematic show of the hippy generation; the show came out on French stages two years later, taking off across the world.

Performed by today's best in the field, ...

A free mind and beautiful melodies...

Originally from Mali, Rokia Traoré breaks every mould associated with African art and music.

Her nomadic childhood (as the daughter of a diplomat) shaped her mentality and the style of her music. ...

An electro tango project.

The name 'Gotan' is both an anagram for tango and a tribute to a Buenos Aires bar where Piazzola once brought tango to life. 'Project' because their group is founded on an experimental blend of tango and electronic ...

One of the music industry's biggest events.

Every year the crème of music industry professionals get together in Cannes for the MIDEM, which is simply one of the biggest events in the business. Expect to see producers, record labels, associations, ...

For a romantic date

Gisèle is a legendary story about a young country maiden who is seduced by a powerful Lord. This story of love and death is powerful, symbolic and full of magic.

The fantasy of an era where romanticism drew a tragic ...

Culture for all ages.

Whereas before kids only had Punch & Judy to entertain them, today things have changed a great deal. There is now more than enough to choose from: story tales, shadow theatre, musical comedies, various forms of puppetry, ...

The words of love.

The Argumentstages four personalities, two boys and two girls, to whom an imperfect education has left ignorant and aloof.
The first emotions arise when they discover freedom to make up the very heart of the production..