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Palais des Festivals et des Congrés
Palais des Festivals et des Congrés

Film Festival Hub

1 Boulevard de la Croisette
Esplanade Georges Pompidou
Cannes, Alpes-Côte d'Azur
06400

Neighborhood: La Croisette/ La Pointe Croisette

Phone: +33 4 9339 0101
Fax: +33 4 9399 3734
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Built in 1982, this huge block is one of the hottest venues in the town where, year-round, activities revolve around tourism, international festivals and conferences. The sand-coloured, futuristic Palais des Festivals, which marks the end of the beaches on La Croisette and the beginning of the old port. It is always a whirl of activity, no matter what time of year, hosting events such as the international music trade show MIDEM, MIPTV (International Television Programme Market) and the world-renowned Cannes Film Festival. Inside there’s 24,000m² worth of exhibition space and an auditorium with seating for 2,300 people, a casino, fruit machines, and Jimmy'z nightclub. For contact details refer to the tourist office situated within the Palais.

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Associated Events
MAPIC
Nov 18th, 2009 to Nov 20th, 2009
This annual event tries to make modern commercial development an easier reality through their conferences, meetings, parties, seminars, awards and other events. Focusing on urban outlets and a massive exhibition space of modern projects currently under way, the seminar will bring together international players who dream of the ultimate shopping centers. Held at the Palais des Festivals.

Festival de danse de Cannes
Nov 27th, 2009 to Dec 4th, 2009
Every other year this exciting biennial dance festival culminates a week of performances, awards and meetings with a mix of modern, classical, and postmodern dances. If your visit coincides with the festival, around December, try to accommodate a visit to few of these presentations and support the beauty, skill and grace of the art of dance by an array of esteemed international dancers.

NEIGE
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Nov 27th, 2009 @TBA

DANSES CONCERTANTES - B.MILLEPIED
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VOYAGE
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Dec 3rd, 2009 @TBA

Cannes Shopping Festival
Dec 7th, 2009 to Jan 31st, 2010
Every January, Cannes' Shopping Festival flutters into the Palais des Festivals on the backs of graceful models, showcasing the newest fashions for spring and summer. See website for full program.

LE MALADE IMAGINAIRE
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Jan 12th, 2010 @TBA

MIDEM
Jan 24th, 2010 to Jan 27th, 2010
International Music Trade Fair
The MIDEM (March international du Disque, de l'Edition Musicale) is the trade fair on the music world's calendar. Founded in 1967, it attracts a large number of enthusiasts, artists, record companies, concert organizers, and music lawyers. Businessmen get together from the all over the world to negotiate and sign contracts, discover new trends, and generally network. Call the ticket office at the Palais des Festivals or visit the MIDEM website.

MAGICIEN(S) TOUT EST ECRIT
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Jan 30th, 2010 @TBA

LA DISPUTE
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Feb 27th, 2010 @TBA

COCHON D'INDE
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Apr 1st, 2010 @TBA

LE CID
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Apr 29th, 2010 @TBA


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