Cannes Film Festival event: during the Cannes Film Festival, the world’s leading cinema event at the Palais des Festivals, hosting your clients, partners and VIP guests in an exceptional setting makes all the difference. An independent event agency based in Cannes for over 20 years, we design your bespoke private evenings, cocktails, dinners and receptions for a demanding international clientele.
Cannes Film Festival event: why a private evening?
For two weeks, the Cannes Film Festival draws studios, distributors, international sales agents, luxury and fashion brands, sponsors, media and personalities from around the world. In this excitement, a private evening, dinner or VIP reception during the Cannes Film Festival creates a privileged setting to nurture your relationships, launch a project or showcase your brand, away from the crowd.
Which event formats during the Cannes Film Festival?
- Private evening and VIP dinner — on a private Croisette beach, in a villa or on a rooftop.
- Networking cocktail and prestige reception — to make a lasting impression and build loyalty with key accounts.
- Breakfast, brunch and lunch cocktail — daytime formats between meetings.
- Brand launch, activation and press conference — to give visibility to a project or collection.
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A turnkey organisation
Venue selection and privatisation (private beach, villa, rooftop, reception hall), catering, decoration, scenography, sound and lighting, hostesses, security, entertainment and artists: we coordinate everything for a successful private evening during the Cannes Film Festival, from design to on-site production.
Frequently asked questions
When should I book an event for the Cannes Film Festival?
As early as possible: during the Cannes Film Festival, beaches, villas and exceptional venues on the Croisette are booked very far in advance. We help you secure the venue and format suited to your objectives.
Can you manage an event for an international company?
Yes. We work B2B for an international clientele (studios, luxury brands, sponsors, media) and adapt the service to your standards, level of confidentiality and working language.
How much does a corporate event during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes cost?
It depends on the format (cocktail, dinner, gala evening), guest numbers, venue and services. During the Cannes Film Festival, the best venues book very early and prices peak: anticipating 10 to 12 months secures both the venue and the budget. Every project is quoted individually.
Which venues can be privatised for an event during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes?
Depending on the format and guest numbers: private beaches, villas, rooftops, reception halls, Croisette apartments or spaces at the Palais des Festivals. We select the venue best suited to your image and goals, close to the key moments of the Cannes Film Festival.
How do you stand out during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes?
By combining a strong presence — a branded reception, a product launch or a press conference — with VIP hospitality for the clients and prospects already attending. A local agency coordinates venue, production and guest experience so your brand stands out without logistical risk.
Cannes Exhibitions is an independent event agency, not affiliated with, associated with, sponsored by, accredited by, or officially connected to the organiser of the Cannes Film Festival. “Festival de Cannes”, its logo, official poster and the Palme d’Or are protected trademarks and elements, the property of their respective owners (Association Française du Festival International du Film, the official organiser); they are mentioned here for calendar reference only, to indicate the period of our private services. We do not use any official logo or visual. For official information, please see the organiser’s website: festival-cannes.com.
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Cannes Film Festival: planning your corporate B2B event
During the Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Exhibitions designs your bespoke parties, cocktails, dinners, buffets and B2B receptions, steps from the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. An independent events agency for over 20 years, we handle welcome desks, catering, décor and VIP hospitality for a demanding international clientele. Cannes Film Festival: make your presence a highlight.