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About Palais des Festivals

Welcome to the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, a premier venue for major international events. Located at 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France, the complex hosts multiple spaces including the main Auditorium Louis Lumière with 2,309 seats, Théâtre Debussy, and additional auditoria such as Espace Riviera. Whether you’re attending the Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Lions, or another premier event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby places to stay and dine.

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The Palais des Festivals opened in 1982 as the modern successor to the former Palais Croisette. Its flagship Auditorium Louis Lumière seats 2,309 and offers a clear layout across orchestra, loge, and balcony sections. The venue also includes the Théâtre Debussy (1,068 seats) and other spaces such as Espace Riviera for concurrent or smaller-scale events. Plentiful underground parking (Palais Parking P1) provides 924 spaces and operates 24/7, making it convenient for late arrivals and multi-day conferences.

Transit options are convenient: Square Mérimée and Gare Maritime are nearby, with multiple bus stops and rail access within a short walk. For guests staying in Cannes, several top hotels are within walking distance, including JW Marriott Cannes on La Croisette, Hôtel Martinez, and Carlton Cannes. This makes Palais des Festivals an ideal hub for international travelers, film premieres, and business delegations alike.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France.
  • Main venue: Auditorium Louis Lumière with 2,309 seats (official capacity and specs available).
  • Other spaces: Théâtre Debussy seats 1,068; additional spaces including Espace Riviera/other auditoria.
  • Seating chart details: Louis Lumière capacity listed as 2,309 with breakdowns (e.g., orchestra, loge, balcony) on the official site.
  • Parking: Underground Palais Parking (P1) beneath the building with 924 spaces; open 24/7.
  • Transit access: Nearest transit includes Square Mérimée and Gare Maritime; nearby bus stops and rail access within a short walk.
  • Nearby hotels: JW Marriott Cannes (50 Croisette), Hôtel Martinez (La Croisette), Carlton Cannes (58 La Croisette) are within walking distance.
  • Notable events hosted: Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, MIPIM, NRJ Music Awards.
  • Renamed/demolished: The current Palais (opened 1982) replaced the earlier Palais Croisette; the old building was replaced by the modern Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.