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2026–2027 Agenda · Cannes

Trade shows, conferences and major events in Cannes: calendar and where to stay near the Palais des Festivals

Cannes is not just about its Film Festival. All year round the city hosts international trade shows, conferences and events at the Palais des Festivals: MIPIM, MIPCOM, TFWA, MAPIC, Cannes Lions, the Cannes Film Festival and many more.

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A simple stay, no car needed

Your accommodation during an event in Cannes

If you're coming to Cannes for a business event or a festival, staying in the centre lets you make the most of the city without relying on a car.

Relax in Cannes is a 25 m² apartment for 2 people in the heart of Cannes, just a 7-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals, while offering a particularly quiet setting to rest after a day at a trade show or an evening out in Cannes.

Quiet apartment in central Cannes near the Palais des Festivals

Calendar

The main trade shows and events in Cannes

September 2026

28 September – 1 October 2026

TFWA World Exhibition & Conference

One of the world's leading duty-free and travel-retail gatherings. Brands, distributors and industry professionals meet at the Palais des Festivals for several days.

From Relax in Cannes you can walk to the Palais in about 7 minutes and return to the apartment without a taxi after your meetings or evenings out.

October 2026

12–15 October 2026

MIPCOM

MIPCOM is one of the world's major markets for television and audiovisual content. Every year it brings thousands of professionals from around the world to Cannes.

20–22 October 2026

International Golf Travel Market

An international gathering dedicated to golf tourism and the golf industry.

27–29 October 2026

Mare di Moda

International trade show for fabrics and accessories serving the fashion and beachwear sectors.

November 2026

3–4 November 2026

MAPIC

MAPIC brings together international commercial real-estate, retail and new-destination professionals at the Palais des Festivals.

17–18 November 2026

World Quantum Cannes Festival

A gathering dedicated to quantum technologies and their applications.

25–26 November 2026

Healthcare Meetings

Professional meetings for healthcare players and suppliers.

Your business stay in the heart of Cannes

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Coming up

The major 2027 events in Cannes

The 2027 calendar is being published gradually by the organisers and the Palais des Festivals. This page is updated whenever new official dates are announced.

26–28 February 2027

International Games Festival

Every year the International Games Festival turns the Palais des Festivals into a vast space devoted to board games, video games and new creations.

15–19 March 2027

MIPIM

MIPIM is one of the world's most important real-estate gatherings. More than 20,000 participants and professionals from over 80 countries are expected around the Palais des Festivals.

During MIPIM, much of professional life happens on foot in central Cannes: the Palais, hotels, restaurants, beaches and meeting places.

Relax in Cannes is about a 7-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals, making it easy to head back to the apartment between meetings or late in the evening.

11–22 May 2027

Cannes Film Festival

For its 80th edition, the Cannes Film Festival returns to the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette from 11 to 22 May 2027. For nearly two weeks, Cannes welcomes film professionals, media, brands and international visitors.

From the apartment, the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette are about a 7-minute walk.

21–25 June 2027

Cannes Lions

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity brings together international professionals from advertising, media, communications, technology and creativity.

Events cluster around the Palais, the Croisette, the hotels and the beaches, so staying in the centre means you can do most of your getting around on foot.

Everything on foot

Where to stay during a trade show or conference in Cannes?

During Cannes' major events, the location of your accommodation matters a great deal. Relax in Cannes puts you in the heart of the city:

Palais des Festivals

about a 7-minute walk

Croisette and beaches

about a 7-minute walk

Cannes train station

about a 5-minute walk

Forville market

about a 2-minute walk

Restaurants and bars

about a 3-minute walk

Public car park

about a 5-minute walk

So you can arrive in Cannes by train and then do most of your stay on foot.

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Central Cannes neighbourhood near the Forville market

City centre

In the centre of Cannes, yet quiet

That is one of the apartment's main advantages. You are a few minutes from the buzz of the centre, the Forville market, restaurants, the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals, while coming home to a very quiet apartment to sleep and rest.

After a day at a conference, a dinner or an evening in Cannes, you can quickly get back to the apartment and step away from the city's hustle.

Comfort

An apartment equipped for a business or leisure stay

On the 5th floor with a lift, the 25 m² apartment sleeps up to 2 people. It includes:

  • a comfortable double sofa bed
  • air conditioning
  • fibre internet
  • a Smart TV
  • an equipped kitchen
  • an oven and a microwave
  • a fridge
  • a Nespresso machine and a coffee maker
  • a bathroom with a bathtub
  • a washing machine
  • a hairdryer
  • an iron
  • bed linen and towels

Pets are not allowed.

Time for yourself

A balcony to enjoy Cannes

The apartment also has a furnished balcony with a table, perfect for breakfast or eating outdoors. From the balcony you also enjoy a glimpse of the sea.

It's a pleasant place to start the day before heading to the Palais des Festivals, or to unwind when you get back.

Balcony of the Relax in Cannes apartment with a glimpse of the sea

Self check-in and check-out

Check-in and check-out are self-service. This is particularly handy during conferences and business events, when train, flight, meeting or evening schedules don't always allow you to plan your arrival time precisely.

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Whether you're coming for MIPIM, the Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Lions, MIPCOM, TFWA, MAPIC or simply a few days on the Côte d'Azur, Relax in Cannes lets you combine the city centre, getting around on foot and calm.

The Palais des Festivals, the Croisette and the beaches are about a 7-minute walk away, the train station 5 minutes, while the Forville market and the city-centre restaurants are a few minutes away.

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Practical information

Frequently asked questions

How far is the apartment from the Palais des Festivals?

The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is about a 7-minute walk from the apartment.

Can I come to Cannes by train without a car?

Yes. Cannes train station is about a 5-minute walk away. The Palais des Festivals, the Croisette, the beaches, the Forville market, shops and many restaurants are also within walking distance.

Is the apartment quiet during trade shows and festivals?

Yes. Despite its location in the heart of Cannes, the apartment enjoys a very quiet environment, so you can rest while staying a few minutes from the buzz of the city centre.

Can I work from the apartment?

The apartment has a fibre internet connection. Its proximity to the Palais des Festivals also makes it easy to return between meetings.

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

Yes. The apartment is air-conditioned.

Is there a balcony?

Yes. The apartment has a balcony with a table for eating outdoors and a glimpse of the sea.

How many people can stay in the apartment?

The apartment sleeps a maximum of 2 people and has a double sofa bed.

Can I arrive late in the evening?

Yes. Check-in is self-service, which gives more flexibility to travellers arriving late in Cannes.

Where can I park?

There is a public car park about a 5-minute walk from the apartment.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed.