Palais des Festivals et des Congres France

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Palais des Festivals et des Congres opened its doors in 1949 to accommodate the Cannes Festival. The growing success of the event led to the construction of a new building and subsequent relocation in 1982. The second Palais has been renovated quite a few times over the years in order to remain a modern and environmentally responsible venue. Its location in the iconic sea-side resort guarantees a memorable experience, accessible from all major cities in France and Europe due to the close proximity of Cannes railway station.

The prestigious venue offers 35,000 sq metres of exhibition space, and features 5 auditoriums, 3 reception rooms and 26 break-out rooms. The three main entrances facilitate the smooth running of concurrent events.

Each year Palais des Festivals et des Congres hosts a myriad of shows, trade fairs, seminars, exhibitions, conventions and receptions. Marche du Film and the travel retail exhibition Tax Free Expo are among the upcoming highlights.

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Founded in: 1949
Total area: 35000
Rooms & halls: 34
GPS: 43.550400, 7.017420
Where: France, Cannes, Boulevard de la Croisette
Airport: Nice Côte d’Azur, 25.8km
Railway station: Gare de Cannes, 0.5km

How to get to Palais des Festivals et des Congres

By Train

Gare de Cannes offers links to all the French regions and major cities in Europe via TGV, Corail and express trains. Travellers are encouraged to select this transport option, as it is considered the best way to experience the wonderful coastal landscapes.

By Car

Palais des Festivals et des Congres is accessible through the A8 motorway, "La Provençale" and the Route Napoléon.

GPS Coordinates : Latitude 43.550400; Longitude 7.017420

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Upcoming trade fairs in Palais des Festivals et des Congres

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Tax Free Expo

27.09.2026 - 01.10.2026

Everything you need to know about Tax Free Expo 2026 The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference will take place from 27 September to 1 October 2026 in Cannes. The international duty-free and travel retail summit will welcome global, regional, and newcomer brands to showcase the industry’s leading trends and innovations. From macroeconomic pressures to shifting patterns of demand, the program will explore the challenges facing the industry and the prospects emerging in response. Focus themes will include consumer expectations and evolving market dynamics, outlook for duty-free and travel retail, geopolitical and economic realignment, and more. TFWA 2026 will bring together a select group of global thinkers and influential voices to unpack the forces shaping the sector and the strategies required to navigate them. Why visit Tax Free Expo 2026? The program of the exhibition and conference is far too long to include it all here, but here is a glimpse! Here is what to expect from the event: Conference & Workshops - Illuminating perspectives at the Conference preceded two compelling workshops on industry issues. Innovation Square - The new space dedicated to forward thinking and best practice was unveiled on the Croisette. Sectors will include Confectionery / Fine food / Food supplements, Electronics / Travel accessories, Fashion / Accessories / Sunglasses / Luggage, Gifts / Toys / Souvenirs / Home, Jewellery / Watches / Writing instruments, Perfumes / Cosmetics, Tobacco / Smokers’ accessories, and Wine / Spirits / Beers / Non alcoholic beverages. Who can you meet at the trade fair? Representatives from each of the categories mentioned above will be present at the premier event in Cannes. Some of the exhibitors you can expect at Tax Free Expo are: EMPIRE OF SCENTS L'OREAL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION PARFUMS DE MARLY - INITIA PARFUMS PRIVÉS NYETIMBER WINE & SPIRITS GROUP PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL Book your stay in Cannes with Fair Point! The Tax Free Expo in 2026 will welcome thousands of international visitors and exhibitors. That’s why accommodation might be hard to find. However, we at Fair Point GmbH specialise in business travel management services and will gladly help you with: Hotel bookings in Cannes near the venue Securing custom competitive business rates Assistance for your business travel logistics Let us take care of your trip to France for the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference!

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MIPIM

15.03.2027 - 19.03.2027

Everything you need to know about MIPIM 2027 The international real estate trade fair, MIPIM 2027, will once again take part of the Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France, from 15 March to 19 March 2027. The international market of real estate professionals will raise the bar even further with new heights of generating deals, networking opportunities, insights, know-how and a lot more! The premier event brings together the world’s top real estate decision-makers and investors to strengthen the industry by exchanging experience, inspiration, innovations, and trends. More than 300 stands with over 20K delegates, coming from 90 countries, will get to share their views, knowledge, and contacts, of course. For this rising industry of real estate all over the world, the event is a must-attend! Why visit MIPIM 2027? This is the most influential trade fair for the real estate business, and everyone in the industry should attend if they want to expand their vision. Here is what you can expect at the event: Sustainable solutions such as Waste minimisation, Carbon footprint reduction, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Positive social impact. Dedicated exhibition areas will include NEW! Destination France, Showcasing the UK on the Global Market, HTL Connection: The Hotel & Tourism world at MIPIM, and Palais Central, Reimagined. There will also be a lot of expert summits, discussion panels, presentations, sessions, FDI CONTROL FORUM, and speakers that will focus on topics such as Immersive Storytelling for Real Estate & Destinations. Who can you meet at the trade fair? MIPIM 2027 will welcome many experts and professionals from the industry, but mostly real estate agencies, agents, and entrepreneurs. Some of the exhibitors you can expect to meet are: WOLF THEISS RECHTSANWAELTE GMBH & CO KG Municipal Authorities St. Pölten IG Immobilien Management GmbH ACROSS MEDIEN - UND VERLAGS GMBH UNIQA Real Estate Management GmbH Book your MIPIM 2027 stay in Cannes, France, with Fair Point! Make sure you plan your trip ahead of time with a trusted partner by your side! We at Fair Point GmbH can happily assist you in finding the best hotels in Cannes, close to the Palais des Festivals and at affordable rates. We’ll cooperate with: Hotel bookings in Cannes near the venue Securing custom competitive business rates Assistance for your business travel logistics Tell us more about your upcoming business trip and let us handle all the next organisational steps!

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