The right screenings, the right evenings, and a suite close to La Croisette
Cannes Film Festival VIP access is less about a single ticket and more about how the whole fortnight comes together: the right screenings, the right evenings, and a suite close enough to La Croisette that every plan feels effortless. In 2027 the festival celebrates its 80th edition, which makes the planning matter even more.
The 80th Festival de Cannes takes place on 11-22 May 2027 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. Organisers have announced it as a special anniversary edition, marking eight decades since the festival was founded in 1946. The official selection is traditionally announced in April, a few weeks before the opening night.
For visitors, the anniversary means more demand than usual for hotels, villas, and evening events, and earlier planning is the most reliable way to secure the stay you want.
The festival is primarily a professional event, and Cannes film festival entry is by accreditation or invitation. Screenings in the Palais are open to accredited industry guests and to holders of invitations, and there are no general public ticket sales for the main red-carpet premieres. Around the official programme, however, the city hosts a dense calendar of private dinners, brand evenings, yacht receptions, and parties.
Cannes VIP access, in practice, means working within that system: requesting screening invitations where they can be arranged, securing places at private events that fit your interests, and building a schedule that leaves room for the Riviera itself. Your Private Advisor manages each request and keeps the full programme in one place.
Where you stay shapes the whole experience. The most requested Cannes Film Festival hotels, among the 5 star hotels in Cannes, sit directly on La Croisette, within a short walk of the Palais
Beyond these three, guests also look at Cannes beach hotels along the coast and Cannes boutique hotels for a quieter stay. For more privacy, many choose a villa in the hills above Cannes or stay along the coast at Cap d’Antibes, travelling in by chauffeured car or by sea. Rooms on La Croisette are often booked many months ahead of the festival, particularly for the opening weekend.
Most guests do not stay for all twelve days. A typical plan focuses on three to five nights, combining one or two premieres, a private dinner, and time on the water. Others arrive for the closing weekend and the awards ceremony. Your Private Advisor helps decide which part of the festival suits your interests, then aligns flights, transfers, reservations, and dress code requirements around it.
Your Cannes fortnight, planned from arrival to closing night
Share your preferred dates, the number of guests, and the balance you want between cinema, social evenings, and leisure. From there, we can begin with accommodation, then build the programme around it. To see more of the events we arrange, explore our Exclusive Access service and our guide to exclusive access to the Cannes Film Festival.
The 80th Cannes Film Festival takes place on 11-22 May 2027 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. Full details are published on the official festival website.
The main screenings are reserved for accredited professionals and invitation holders, with no general public ticket sales for the red-carpet premieres. Invitations can sometimes be arranged through industry and partner networks.
Hôtel Martinez, InterContinental Carlton Cannes, and Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic on La Croisette are the most sought after. Private villas and Cap d’Antibes are popular alternatives for guests who prefer more privacy.
As the anniversary edition, 2027 is expected to see strong demand. Planning accommodation several months ahead is advisable, with events and invitations confirmed closer to the festival.
