Convention centres — French Riviera
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes
The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is Cannes's principal convention venue, home to the Cannes Film Festival and a calendar of professional events including MIPIM and MIPCOM. Its seafront position on the Croisette places congress delegates a few steps from the old port, hotels and the beach.
- Destination
- French Riviera
- District
- La Croisette
- Max. capacity
- 2,309 pax
The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is Cannes's principal convention venue, home to the Cannes Film Festival and a calendar of professional events including MIPIM and MIPCOM. Its seafront position on the Croisette places congress delegates a few steps from the old port, hotels and the beach.
The Palais has auditoriums from 147 to 2,309 seats. The Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière seats 2,309 on two levels, and the Debussy theatre, the Bazin and Buñuel rooms and the Croisette theatre cover mid-size plenaries. Total floor and exhibition surface figures are confirmed for your layout.
For corporate programmes, the Palais combines a world-recognised address with the infrastructure of the French Riviera: gala dinners in the building or in nearby Riviera estates, and a hotel stock suited to premium delegations.
Access
On the Croisette, about 10 minutes on foot from Cannes station, which has direct TGV services from Paris (roughly 5 hours 30). Nice Côte d'Azur airport is about 30 to 40 minutes by car; Cannes-Mandelieu airport (private aviation) is close.
8 hotels
MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Cannes | Conference, Luxury, MICE | Next to the Palais, a few minutes on foot | — | 820 | €€€€ |
| Hôtel Majestic Barrière | Luxury, Conference, MICE | Directly opposite the Palais, a few minutes on foot | — | — | €€€€ |
| Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel | Luxury, Conference | On the Croisette, close to the Palais des Festivals | — | — | €€€€ |
| Five Seas Hotel Cannes | Business, Conference | Close to the Palais des Festivals, a few minutes from the Croisette | — | — | €€€ |
| Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion | Luxury, Conference | On the Croisette, close to the Palais des Festivals | — | — | €€€€ |
| Hôtel Croisette Beach Cannes - MGallery | Business, Conference | Close to the Palais des Festivals | — | — | €€€ |
| Hôtel Martinez | Luxury, Conference, Resort | About 1 km along the Croisette, around 15 minutes on foot | 409 | — | €€€€ |
| Mondrian Cannes | Luxury | About 550 m from the Palais des Festivals | — | — | €€€€ |
Conference & MICE hotels
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes host?
The Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière seats 2,309 people on two levels, the largest of the Palais's rooms. Its auditoriums range from 147 to 2,309 seats, and mid-size plenaries use the Debussy theatre and the Croisette theatre.
Where is the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes and how do guests get there?
The Palais is at 1 boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, about 10 minutes on foot from Cannes station, which has direct TGV services from Paris taking around 5 hours 30. Nice Côte d'Azur airport is about 30 to 40 minutes by car.
What kind of events is the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes suited to?
It is the home of the Cannes Film Festival and hosts professional events including MIPIM and MIPCOM, as well as corporate programmes with gala dinners on the Riviera. Its seafront position places delegates a few steps from the hotels and the beach.
Can The French DMC organise an event at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes?
Yes. The French DMC organises seminars, incentives and conventions in France and confirms capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal; budgets are indicative.