Presentation

The events

LES SPECTACLES DU PALAIS DES FESTIVALS’ CULTURAL SEASON
From September to April: forty shows spanning Dance, Theatre, Music and various Theatrical Arts. A rich and eclectic programme including successful plays from Paris, the great classics, street theatre and comedies. World music, French and international music, classical music, rock and pop... Dance including contemporary works, great ballets, folklore and neoclassical works. And also opera, comedy and magic…

THE INTERNATIONAL GAMES FESTIVAL            
Join 150,000 visitors for the biggest games event in the French-speaking world!
The entire world of games, for every age, every taste, entirely free over the 3 days in the heart of the Palais des Festivals: the great classical games, board games, simulation and role playing games, cards to collect, video games, manga village…

DANCE FESTIVAL
A major meeting place for the world of modern and contemporary dance, the Cannes Dance Festival is a biennial event whose eclectic programme is in step with modern tastes. With new works, French or World premieres, the Festival presents the new talents of the international choreographic world and the work of highly renowned dance companies..

SUMMER CULTURAL SEASON IN CANNES          
A plethora of Festivals will mark your summer evenings:

FIREWORKS FESTIVAL                                   
The bay of Cannes will be ablaze with thousands of lights over 6 magical and unforgettable nights. The biggest international companies will take part in this musical firework festival, which is considered as one of the most prestigious in the world, to the delight of both young and old! (free entry to the event)                   

 

The team

Under the direction of Sophie Dupont, a team of 10 permanent staff are responsible for:

- selection the shows and the programme for 'Les spectacles du Palais' 
- organisation and general coordination of the events
- financial management and contractual negotiation with the artists
- technical production of the shows and general planning and management of the events
- logistics for welcoming the artists and the public
- sales and promotions for the shows
- advertising and Public relations

+33 (0)4 92 99 33 78 - rpublic@palaisdesfestivals.com