The Cannes Film Festival is one of the world's most prestigious and publicised film festivals. Held annually in Cannes, France on the French Riviera, it presents and promotes films from around the world. The top prize, the Palme d'Or, is among the most coveted awards in cinema.
Cannes 2026 opens on May 13, 2026 and runs through May 24.
The festival is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, on the French Riviera.
The Palme d'Or is the highest prize awarded at Cannes, given to the best film in the main competition.