Cannes Film Festival 2026: organize your corporate event
Cannes Film Festival 2026 from May 12-23: professional event planning, venue rental, cocktail parties and technical services at Palais des Festivals
cannes-exhibitions.comHere are the latest publicly announced dates for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival:
- Schedule window: May 12–23, 2026. The festival is planned to run across these dates, with the Palme d’Or competition typically concentrated in the middle portion of the festival.[3][4]
- Opening and closing: The opening ceremony is expected to kick off on May 12, 2026, with the closing ceremony and awards typically occurring on May 23, 2026, following the standard Cannes cadence.[4][3]
- Official selection announcements: The official lineup, including the films in competition, is generally announced in early April 2026, with press conferences in Paris revealing the selections ahead of the festival proper.[2][5][6]
Notes and context:
- Dates have been consistently reported as May 12–23 for the 79th edition, based on festival communications and coverage from multiple outlets.[3][4]
- Some sources list different gatekeeping details (e.g., industry days or market timing) but the core festival dates align with the May 12–23 window for 2026.[5][3]
Would you like me to pull the official press release or a reputable recap page for the precise schedule of screenings and opening/closing events for each day? I can also set up a quick calendar invite-style outline with key milestones.[4][3]