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Cannes 2026 Festival : The list of parties, cocktails, concerts and events to follow
From12-23 May 2026, the Cannes Festival is not only on the steps of the Palais. It extends on the Croisette, in private villas, on beaches, rooftops, boats and clubs where there are stars, producers, brands, media and guests sorted on the shutter. This page brings togetherevenings, cocktails, concerts, dinners, event screenings and VIP appointmentsalready identified for this edition 2026. It will be updated with confirmations, invitation cards, Instagram ads and last minute surprises.In Cannes, many events remain voluntarily confidential. Places are sometimes indicated in an imprecise way:on the Croisette, in the heights, in the centre of Cannes, on a boat, on a beach or on a private rooftop. Those who have the official invitation know where to go.
List of evenings by date
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Evening
Opening Ceremony of the Cannes Festival
May 12 marks thebig openingof this edition 2026. La Croisette is set up for its opening ceremony, with its exceptional dinner, its cobblestone of stars sorted on the shutter and this very particular perfume of theVIP VIP.As our flagship title sings"The Cannes Blog on the Croisette", to discover now on Spotify, Cannes always starts with this moment when everyone finds themselves, shows up, gauges... before the night really starts. On opening day, there are usually very few major competing events: the official opening of the Festival alone covers the whole evening and night.
Evening
AFCAE — 70-year anniversary evening
On the occasion of its70 years, AFCAE gathered guests of the cinema sector on the beachCartel / Konbini, the evening of the official opening of the Cannes Festival. A professional and festive event around the cinema, organized in the atmosphere of the Croisette and the partner beaches of the Festival.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
7pm
Akili Mirari 2026 Opening Party
First big night spotted after the official opening, with a line-up announced aroundMosimannandEEG. You can follow this evening here
21:30
Cinema of the Beach — Top Gun
Projection ofTop Gunas part of the Cinema de la Plage.
23:45
The Fast and the Furious — midnight session
Event session aroundThe Fast and the Furious, with presences announced asDiesel wine, Michelle RodriguezandJordana Brewster.
Midnight – 6am
Silencio Cannes — DJ Tennis
Club night atSilencio Canneswith a DJ set ofDJ Tennis, as part of the electro nights organized during the Cannes Festival.
Thursday, 14 May 2026
9pm – 5pm
Magnum House — opening, fashion show and VIP evening
TheMagnum Houseis well planned on 14 May on theMagnum Beach. The venue announces an appointment around the haute couture, glamour and the Magnum universe, as part of a highly anticipated private event on the Croisette. This launch party celebrates the first major Maison Magnum sequence in Cannes, with a fashion show imagined around the world of the brand, under the impulse ofLaw Roachand with signed silhouettesVictor Weinsanto.The evening also brings together musical and artistic programming withAdele Castillonlive performance,Angelin private sets, andAndy 4000, Tatyana Jane, Pedro Winter, The Blessed MadonnaandBusy P x CarlitaAmong the guest stars spotted around this VIP evening:Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Halsey, Lucien Laviscount, Barbara PalvinandDylan Spruse.
18.30
Thai Night Cannes 2026
One of the cultural and networking events announced during the Festival.
Evening
China Night Cannes 2026
Evening dedicated to Chinese cinema, organized during the Cannes Film Festival, with the presence of many guests includingIsabelle Huppert.Detailed information is provided to guests.
Evening
In Waves movie evening — Cartel / Konbini beach
Evening around the animated filmIn Waves, presented in Cannes at the opening of Critical Week 2026. The event was held on the beachCartel / Konbini, in the very Croisette atmosphere of the film evenings of the Festival.
Evening
Baoli — The Grand Opening
The Baôli launches its Cannoese sequence withNico de Andrea.
Evening
KLUB — Latin House Vibes
KLUB announces an evening withHugel.
21:30
Cinema of the Beach — The Bullet Train
Projection ofThe Bullet Trainas part of the Cinema de la Plage.
Friday, 15 May 2026
9am – 5pm
AfroCannes — conferences and professional meetings
AfroCannes takes place at theVilla of Ministers. The day is dedicated to conferences, panels, professional meetings and exchanges around international cinema, stories, creation and industry.
7pm – 9pm
Sunset Live Sacem x Cartel — Yasmine Meddour & PAIN&PANIK
The Sacem and Cartel propose theSunset Live Sacem, three days of showcases to highlight music composers to the picture . For this first evening, the programme announcesYasmine Meddourfollowed byPAIN&PANIKDJ set.
Evening
Baoli — The Deep House Night
Baôli announces an evening withANOTR.
Evening
KLUB — The Hybrid Electronic Live Set
KLUB announcesWhoMadeWhofor a live hybrid electronic set.
21:30
Cinema of the Beach — The Caprices of the King Child
Projection ofThe Caprices of the King ChildCinema de la Plage.
Saturday, 16 May 2026
9am – 5pm
AfroCannes — conferences and professional meetings
AfroCannes continues its daytime programming at theVilla of Ministers, with conferences, panels and meetings around cinema, production, distribution and new stories.
Day
Ten percent, the movie — press junket Netflix
Netflix gathered the media on the mythicalMagnum Beachfor an exceptional junket press aroundTen percent, the movieThe announced team includesCamille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert, Gregory Montel, Nicolas Maury, Fanny SidneyandLiliane Rovere.
3pm – 6pm
Pop Up Influence — Anthony Ghnassia presents Sound of Silence
DJ Showcase, Croisette and photography atmosphere in the heart of the Cannes 2026 Festival aroundAnthony Ghnassiaand his bookSound of Silence.OrganisedPop Up Influence, facing thePalais des Festivals, the event brought together creators, influencers and guests in a musical and artistic atmosphere, with several live DJ sets, includingVanettyand a musical set ofThe Avenerand the presence ofDJ Cut KillerGuest presentation of the bookSound of Silenceof the photographerAnthony Ghnassia, a work that plunges into the backstage of music, between backstage, concerts, artists and moments captured away from the projectors.
7pm – 9pm
Sunset Live Sacem x Cartel — Adrien Gallo & Reuss
Second evening ofSunset Live Sacemorganized by the Sacem and Cartel at the Sacem Garden. The programme announcesAdrien Gallofollowed byReussDJ set.
7.30pm / 8pm – 2pm
Evening of the film Clarissa — Magnum Beach
Movie nightClarissaon theMagnum Beach, with photocall announced to19:30and evening8:00 to 02:00.The access is done by invitation production, with a media sequence planned around the photocall.
Future timetable
Women's eyes crossed
Event around Media Club Elles and CST.
Sunday, 17 May 2026
9am – 5pm
AfroCannes — conferences and professional meetings
AfroCannes continues its daytime programming at theVilla of Ministers, with a series of conferences, panels, professional exchanges and meetings around international cinema.
5.50pm / 6pm
AfroCannes — Official cocktail
AfroCannes plans itsOfficial cocktailat the end of the day at the Villa of Ministers. It is for the moment the official cocktail sequence announced.
7pm – 9pm
Sunset Live Sacem x Cartel — Yom & Don Turi then Camelia Jordana
Third evening ofSunset Live Sacemorganized by the Sacem and Cartel at the Sacem Garden. The programme announcesYom & Don Turifollowed byCamelia Jordana.
Monday, 18 May 2026
9am – 5pm
AfroCannes — conferences and professional meetings
AfroCannes continues during the day at theVilla of Ministers, with programming around conferences, panels, pitch sessions and professional meetings.
21:30 / 22:00 – 03:00
FJORD movie evening — Magnum Beach
Movie nightFJORDon theMagnum Beach, evening of22h to 03h.The access is done by invitation production, with a media sequence planned around the photocall.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
9am – 5pm
AfroCannes — last day of conferences
Last day announced for AfroCannes at theVilla of Ministers, with professional meetings, conferences and exchanges around international cinema.
7pm
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Loft Akili Mirari — Talk with Adil Rami
TheLoft Akili MirariReceivedAdil Ramifor a talk around the theme:creating new horizons between sport and entertainment.The meeting takes place atFive Seas Hotelwith the participation ofSarah Ourahmoune, the best French boxer,Allison Pineau, elected world's best handball player of the year in 2009, andInès Lagdiri-Nastasi, sports journalist from France Télévisions. The conference will be followed by a cocktail.
Evening
Gala Swann Awards 2026 — The Swann Awards Gala Dinner & Ceremony
Dandy MagazinePresents theGala Swann Awards 2026, a private evening organized atMajestic Cannesduring the Cannes Festival. On the programme: Swann Awards ceremony, prestigious dinner, live performances & show, exclusive experience and announced presence ofSergio CortésAmbassador ofJackson Family Foundation.The music is announced byGalaxy Cat. Access strictly private, by invitation and RSVP.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Evening
AmfAR Gala Cannes 2026
The MythAmfAR Gala Cannes 2026is confirmed on Thursday, May 21. The event foresees performance ofRobbie Williams, Zara LarssonandPinkPantheresswithGeena Davisas host and an afterparty DJ set byHoney Dijon.
21-23 May
11th Positive Cinema Week
Confirmed start of11th edition of Positive Cinema Week, with films, short films, meetings and awards. The places announced: the beach of the CNC / the beach of the Gray d'Albion, Fnac street of Antibes and various places, from 21 to 23 May.See information related to the Week of Positive Cinema in Cannes
Friday, 22 May 2026
21-23 May
11th Positive Cinema Week
ThePositive Cinema Weekcontinues with its events around an engaged, inspiring and impact-oriented cinema. The programming is announced between the beach of the CNC/Plage du Gray d'Albion, the Fnac rue d'Antibes and various Cannois places.See information related to the Week of Positive Cinema in Cannes
Evening
Superstar Awards Gala 2026
TheSuperstar Awards Gala 2026is announced in Cannes on22 May 2026, during the Cannes Festival. This private award evening is linked to the universe ofJackson Family Foundation. Detailed information on the precise schedule, exact location and access arrangements should be verified.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
21-23 May
11th Positive Cinema Week
Last confirmed day ofPositive Cinema Week, with a prize ceremony planned in this sequence of end of Festival.See information related to the Week of Positive Cinema in Cannes
By invitation
Closing evenings of the Festival
The last evening of the Festival is played between official events, private villas, partner beaches, rooftops and boats. Confirmations often arrive very late.Places to watch
Some venues do not reveal all their programming in advance. A new evening, cocktail, concert or dinner can be announced at the last moment.Beach / Croisette
Magnum House
Glamour beach, fashion, showcases, private evenings and brand experience. The beach is also open to the public around the dipping bar/ice bar Magnum, with free access announced from 3pm to 5pm until Saturday.The beach is open to the public on 14th May. Media access according to press badge Festival and official press card.Beach / Cinema
Konbini Cartel / Rado Beach
Hub cinema beach, creators, cocktails and appointments around the films, with several events identified during the Festival, including the AFCAE evening, In Waves and film partner evenings.Music / Showcases
Sunset Live Sacem x Cartel
Three days of showcases from May 15th to 17th, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Sacem Garden, to highlight composers of music in the image.Beach / Media
Gala x Vega The Beach
Interviews, live music, gastronomy, evenings and lifestyle appointments.Private Rooftop
La Terrasse by Albane
Dinners, junkets, meetings related to films and ultra VIP evenings.Port Canto / Club
Baoli
A must-see club for nights in Cannes, with DJs and very selective evenings.Port Canto / Club
KLUB
Night spot oriented DJ sets, live electronic and club nights.Villa / Heights
Villa of Ministers
Private villa welcoming AfroCannes during the day, conferences, professional meetings and official cocktail announced on May 17.Villa / Centre de Cannes
House of Pompadour
Artistic and floral villa, designed for cocktails, dinners and private events.Villa media
TIME House — TIME France
Private media villa, with confidential programming during the Festival.Villa / VIP
Villa Forbes
Villa business, fashion, networking, private dinners and very selective evenings.Vessel / Media
Techniboat / Technikart Boat
Media boat, cocktails, cinema events, DJ sets and private parties.Boat / Cinema
ARTE vessel
Media boat to watch for meetings, cocktails and cinema events.Gala / Ultra VIP
AmfAR Gala Cannes
The great international charity gala confirmed on May 21, with performance and afterparty.Gala / Awards
Gala Swann Awards
Private Gala announced on May 20 at Majestic Cannes, with dinner, ceremony, live performances and show.Gala / Awards
Superstar Awards Gala
Evening awards announced on May 22 in Cannes. Precise location, time and access to check.Engaged cinema
Positive Cinema
11th edition confirmed from May 21 to 23 around positive films, short films, meetings and awards.Talk / Sport / Entertainment
Loft Akili Mirari
Event location at theFive Seas Hotel, with talks, meetings, cocktails and private meetings around cinema, sport, entertainment and personalities present during the Festival.An article dedicated tomust-see places of the Cannes Film Festival 2026may be linked here:[Forthcoming link — The must-see places of the Cannes Film Festival 2026]This page will be updated along with confirmations, Instagram ads, cartons and invitations. In Cannes, the best evenings are sometimes the ones that announce at the last moment.
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