Cannes Events

Annual Events

Address: 3, Rue Amélie, Paris, FR 75007 Dates: May 13 - May 24, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

From Robert De Niro to Jody Foster, you never know whom you will see during this yearly star-studded event. The Cannes International Film Festival is world-renowned and attracts everyone from major Hollywood players to independent filmmakers. During the two-week period (usually the last two weeks of May), Cannes is...

Address: Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto, Cannes 06400 Dates: September 9 - September 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

CENTRE-VILLE. Whether a boat is 18 meters long or just five meters, this mid-September event attracts all sorts of boating enthusiasts. Festival de la Plaisance is held at Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto, and showcases the latest in recreational pleasure boats. The event is a show house for manufacturers and a dream...

Address: Cannes 06400 Dates: February 3, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Revelers and paper mâché floats take to the streets during this annual celebration. The carnival marks down the 21 days before Shrove Tuesday and allows locals and tourists alike to take mischief to the extreme. The city dresses up in colorful decorations, and they hold elaborate parades and a variety of musical...