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The press department of le Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and the Office de Tourisme is delighted to provide you with a valuable tool that will facilitate the creation of articles and reports on Cannes.

On this page you will find all our press releases with the aim of providing you with exhaustive and accurate information on events, festivals, conventions, shows and all the latest news from le Palais des Festivals and the destination Cannes.

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Nicolas Gorjux becomes President of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes
Published on 7 April 2026
On Thursday 2 April 2026, Nicolas Gorjux, 1st deputy mayor, was elected, on the proposal of David Lisnard, chairman of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes,...
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Cannes confirme son statut de Destination Innovante et Durable
Published on 19 March 2026
Pionnière du tourisme durable, Cannes a été l’une des neuf villes pilotes à obtenir le label Destination Innovante Durable (DID) en avril 2023, lors de l’Assemblée Générale de...
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The winners of the 2026 As d'Or-Game of the Year awards
Published on 3 March 2026
The International Games Festival jury, made up of nine journalists and industryand industry specialists, announced the winners of the As d'Or-Game of theof the Year 2026. After...
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International Games Festival: Cannes, capital of gaming for a successful 39th edition
Published on 3 March 2026
From 26 February to 2 March 2025, the Cannes International Games Festival has confirmed its status as a not-to-be-missed event for board game enthusiasts and professionals.
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Cannes in winter: initiatives to boost the destination's appeal
Published on 19 February 2026
For the second year running, "Cannes in Winter" is continuing its strategy and raising its profile in its priority markets - France, UK, Italy, Germany and Scandinavia - from...
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The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes: Europe's leading convention centre
Published on 12 February 2026
By 2025, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes will be Europe's leading convention centre in terms of sales, ahead of international destinations such as...
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Informa extends relationship with Cannes through World AI Cannes Festival
Published on 11 February 2026
Informa, the leading international B2B Live Events Group, is extending its partnership with the City of Cannes by delivering the World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) from 2027.
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Cannes Town Hall pays tribute to Bernard Chevry on the 60th anniversary of MIDEM
Published on 5 February 2026
To mark the 60th anniversary of MIDEM, Cannes Town Hall is paying a lasting tribute to Bernard Chevry (1922-2019), a leading figure in the international cultural industries.
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The 12 nominees for the As d'Or-Game of the Year 2026 are revealed
Published on 27 January 2026
The Festival International des Jeux de Cannes will be awarding the As d'Or-Jeu de l'Année, the most prestigious games prize for the best board games published and...
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MIDEM 2026: Cannes celebrates 60 years of world music history
Published on 22 January 2026
From 4 to 7 February 2026, Cannes celebrates 60 years of MIDEM, the world's leading music industry event.
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Voted World's Best Destination 2025 for hosting and organising events and festivals
Published on 8 December 2025
Cannes is reinforcing its status as an international benchmark. The city has just been voted Best Destination in the World for hosting and organising events and festivals at...
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After a record year in 2025, Cannes unveils its 2026 action plan
Published on 29 November 2025
On Friday 28 November 2025, David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, Jean-Michel Arnaud, President of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, and Bruno Desloques, General...
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