Between screenings or shows
A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-dayGrasse perfume workshop
- EatLe Suquet restaurants
Cannes Film Festival 2027 in Cannes: weekend guide and things to do
11 to 22 May 2027 · ExpectedCannes, FranceThe world's most famous film festival
Cannes Film Festival leaves gaps between screenings, shows and events, and companions without a pass have whole days in Cannes. This guide fills them.
Know before you go
- Most screenings are for accredited guests. Cinéma de la Plage shows free films on the beach at night.
- Hotels in Cannes need long minimum stays; Nice and Antibes are 30 minutes by train.
Airport to Palais des Festivals
Nice airport (NCE) is 27 km away: 30 minutes by car or 50 minutes by express bus 210. Trains from Nice take 30 to 40 minutes.
On La Croisette; everything is walkable.
Public transport directions to Palais des Festivals
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Le Cannet and Cannes La Bocca | Cheaper rooms a short bus or train ride away. |
| Mid-range | Centre and Le Suquet | Walk to the Palais and the old port. |
| Splurge | La Croisette | Palace hotels facing the sea. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Ibis Cannes Centre
- Mid-range: Hotel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
- Splurge: Carlton Cannes
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 11 to 22 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
A free day
For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full dayRiviera highlights day trip
Evenings
After the last show of the day.
- After darkBeach clubs and hotel bars on La Croisette.
- EatMarché Forville
Rainy day
Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backupMusée des Explorations du Monde on Le Suquet.
- FreeClimb Le Suquet for the view.
Family-friendly picks
Half day · Family · Low walking
Lérins islands ferry
Sainte-Marguerite fort and the monks of Saint-Honorat.
- Beaches along La Croisette.
- Marineland in Antibes.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Beach clubs and hotel bars on La Croisette.
5 tours worth booking for Cannes Film Festival
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Grasse perfume workshop | Half day | Bad weather |
| Riviera highlights day trip | Full day | Everyone |
| Esterel coast boat trip | Half day | Tired legs |
| Wine tasting in Provence | Full day | Food lovers |
| Lérins islands ferry | Half day | Families, Tired legs |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Musée des Explorations du Monde on Le Suquet.
Getting around on event days
- Everything central is walkable. Trains link Cannes, Antibes and Nice.
- Uber, Bolt and G7 taxis work in French cities.
- SNCF TGV and Ouigo trains link the big cities; book on SNCF Connect.
Day trips from Cannes
- Antibes: 10 minutes by train
- Grasse: 30 minutes
- Nice: 30 minutes by train
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Cannes Film Festival.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Cannes Film Festival 2027?
The next edition is 11 to 22 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Palais des Festivals?
Nice airport (NCE) is 27 km away: 30 minutes by car or 50 minutes by express bus 210. Trains from Nice take 30 to 40 minutes. On La Croisette; everything is walkable.
Where should I stay for Cannes Film Festival?
For most visitors the best base is Centre and Le Suquet: Walk to the Palais and the old port.
What can we do between sessions at Cannes Film Festival?
Good short outings in Cannes include Lérins islands ferry, Grasse perfume workshop, Esterel coast boat trip. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Cannes Film Festival?
Family-friendly picks: Lérins islands ferry. Beaches along La Croisette.
How far is Palais des Festivals from Cannes centre?
About 1 km in a straight line. On La Croisette; everything is walkable.
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