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Cannes 2026 Festival : The list of parties, cocktails, concerts and events to follow
From 12-23 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 together evenings, cocktails, concerts, dinners, event screenings and VIP appointments already 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 the big opening of 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 the VIP 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 its 70 years, AFCAE gathered guests of the cinema sector on the beach Cartel / 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 around Mosimann and EEG. You can follow this evening here
21:30
Cinema of the Beach — Top Gun
Projection of Top Gun as part of the Cinema de la Plage.
23:45
The Fast and the Furious — midnight session
Event session around The Fast and the Furious, with presences announced as Diesel wine, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster.
Midnight – 6am
Silencio Cannes — DJ Tennis
Club night at Silencio Cannes with a DJ set of DJ 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
The Magnum House is well planned on 14 May on the Magnum 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 of Law Roach and with signed silhouettes Victor Weinsanto.The evening also brings together musical and artistic programming with Adele Castillon live performance, Angel in private sets, and Andy 4000, Tatyana Jane, Pedro Winter, The Blessed Madonna and Busy P x CarlitaAmong the guest stars spotted around this VIP evening: Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Halsey, Lucien Laviscount, Barbara Palvin and Dylan 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 including Isabelle Huppert.Detailed information is provided to guests.
Evening
In Waves movie evening — Cartel / Konbini beach
Evening around the animated film In Waves, presented in Cannes at the opening of Critical Week 2026. The event was held on the beach Cartel / Konbini, in the very Croisette atmosphere of the film evenings of the Festival.
Evening
Baoli — The Grand Opening
The Baôli launches its Cannoese sequence with Nico de Andrea.
Evening
KLUB — Latin House Vibes
KLUB announces an evening with Hugel.
21:30
Cinema of the Beach — The Bullet Train
Projection of The Bullet Train as part of the Cinema de la Plage.
Friday, 15 May 2026
9am – 5pm
AfroCannes — conferences and professional meetings
AfroCannes takes place at the Villa 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 the Sunset Live Sacem, three days of showcases to highlight music composers to the picture . For this first evening, the programme announces Yasmine Meddourfollowed by PAIN&PANIK DJ set.
Evening
Baoli — The Deep House Night
Baôli announces an evening with ANOTR.
Evening
KLUB — The Hybrid Electronic Live Set
KLUB announces WhoMadeWho for a live hybrid electronic set.
21:30
Cinema of the Beach — The Caprices of the King Child
Projection of The Caprices of the King Child Cinema de la Plage.
Saturday, 16 May 2026
9am – 5pm
AfroCannes — conferences and professional meetings
AfroCannes continues its daytime programming at the Villa 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 mythical Magnum Beach for an exceptional junket press around Ten percent, the movieThe announced team includes Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert, Gregory Montel, Nicolas Maury, Fanny Sidney and Liliane 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 Ghnassia and his book Sound of Silence.Organised Pop Up Influence, facing the Palais des Festivals, the event brought together creators, influencers and guests in a musical and artistic atmosphere, with several live DJ sets, including Vanetty and a musical set of The Avenerand the presence of DJ Cut Killer Guest presentation of the book Sound of Silence of the photographer Anthony 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 of Sunset Live Sacemorganized by the Sacem and Cartel at the Sacem Garden. The programme announces Adrien Gallofollowed by Reuss DJ set.
7.30pm / 8pm – 2pm
Evening of the film Clarissa — Magnum Beach
Movie night Clarissa on the Magnum Beach, with photocall announced to 19:30 and evening 8:00 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 the Villa of Ministers, with a series of conferences, panels, professional exchanges and meetings around international cinema.
5.50pm / 6pm
AfroCannes — Official cocktail
AfroCannes plans its Official cocktail at 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 of Sunset Live Sacemorganized by the Sacem and Cartel at the Sacem Garden. The programme announces Yom & Don Turifollowed by Camelia Jordana.
Monday, 18 May 2026
9am – 5pm
AfroCannes — conferences and professional meetings
AfroCannes continues during the day at the Villa of Ministers, with programming around conferences, panels, pitch sessions and professional meetings.
21:30 / 22:00 – 03:00
FJORD movie evening — Magnum Beach
Movie night FJORD on the Magnum Beach, evening of 22h 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 the Villa of Ministers, with professional meetings, conferences and exchanges around international cinema.
7pm
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Loft Akili Mirari — Talk with Adil Rami
The Loft Akili Mirari Received Adil Rami for a talk around the theme: creating new horizons between sport and entertainment.The meeting takes place at Five Seas Hotelwith the participation of Sarah Ourahmoune, the best French boxer, Allison Pineau, elected world's best handball player of the year in 2009, and Inès 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 Magazine Presents the Gala Swann Awards 2026, a private evening organized at Majestic Cannes during the Cannes Festival. On the programme: Swann Awards ceremony, prestigious dinner, live performances & show, exclusive experience and announced presence of Sergio CortésAmbassador of Jackson Family Foundation.The music is announced by Galaxy Cat. Access strictly private, by invitation and RSVP.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Evening
AmfAR Gala Cannes 2026
The Myth AmfAR Gala Cannes 2026 is confirmed on Thursday, May 21. The event foresees performance of Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson and PinkPantheresswith Geena Davis as host and an afterparty DJ set by Honey Dijon.
21-23 May
11th Positive Cinema Week
Confirmed start of 11th 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
The Positive Cinema Week continues 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
The Superstar Awards Gala 2026 is announced in Cannes on 22 May 2026, during the Cannes Festival. This private award evening is linked to the universe of Jackson 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 of Positive 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 the Five Seas Hotel, with talks, meetings, cocktails and private meetings around cinema, sport, entertainment and personalities present during the Festival.
An article dedicated to must-see places of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 may be linked here: [Forthcoming link — The must-see places of the Cannes Film Festival 2026]
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