LE PALAIS
DES FESTIVALS ET DES CONGRÈS
AND YOU
A green Palais for a blue planet.
Since 2009, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès has strengthened its commitment to Sustainable development by activating the ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications and assessing the ISO 26000.
This has notably resulted in works that aim to be sustainable & HEQ certified, as well as limiting the impact on the environment: waste recycling, pollution prevention, noise reduction, relations with local residents, etc.
Leading cultural and event centre, equipped with cutting edge technology, the Louis Lumière Grand Auditorium has been given a new makeover that has redesigned the colour theme, materials and lighting.
2,300 seats have been installed, a unique model, specifically designed for the theatre, with the back curving gently backwards, evoking the sea.
9 small reception rooms have been renovated and given a stylish restoration
An accessible, attractive and aesthetic
cultural centre
After three consecutive years of work, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès has completed its metamorphosis and is now more competitive, stunningly beautiful and modernised, with refined contemporary lines.
The famous steps have been given a new look with a white marble coating.
The layout of the 23 Organiser’s offices is now more transparent, brighter, accessible and now provide real thermal and acoustic comfort.
PALAIS DES FESTIVALS ET DES CONGRÈS DE CANNES
THE METAMORPHOSIS
It is vital to modernise the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and make it more beautiful, if Cannes is to develop its attractiveness and international reach, while at the same time increasing the sustainability of our historical, iconic events, so necessary for employment, the local economy and the town’s international identity.
This metamorphosis has considerably improved the style and technical facilities of the Palais, making the complex more competitive.
David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes
Vice President of the Department of Alpes-Maritimes
These investments are essential to maintain an effective and competitive structure. This ensures that we can maintain the level of quality in line with our ambitions and retain the trust of our customers.
Claire-Anne Reix
The Glass roof of the Grand Auditorium has been enlarged; the colours, materials and lighting have been redesigned.
The entrance hall is more up-to-date and spacious.
The double spiral staircase introduces a sculptural design.
The Salle Croisette: a stunning new multi-functional reception room with panoramic views
The new Glass roof: a harmonious
architectural achievement
More than 120 events
90,000 theatre & concert goers attend the public events, 54 business events
A sector that generates more than €840M in economic benefits
and 17,000 jobs per year.
Date Events Visitors/Audience
JULY 14-21-29 FESTIVAL OF PYROTECHNICAL ARTS GP 350,000 18 > 23 NUITS MUSICALES DU SUQUET GP 3,000 24 FIESTA FLAMENCA GP 1,300 28 BREAK THE FLOOR SUMMER GP 900
AUGUST 4 > 6 PLAGES ÉLECTRONIQUES GP 35,000 7-15-24 FESTIVAL OF PYROTECHNICAL ARTS GP 350,000 11 > 14 JAZZ AT DOMERGUE GP 1,400 19 > 20 PANTIERO GP 5,500 23 > 27 FESTIVAL OF RUSSIAN ART GP 3,700
SEPTEMBER 06 > 11 CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL B2B and B2C 45,155
OCTOBER 03 > 07 TAX FREE WORLD EXHIBITION B2B 11,000 17 > 20 MIPCOM B2B 12,700
NOVEMBER 08 > 10 MARE DI MODA B2B 3,500 09 > 10 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MEETINGS B2B 650 16 > 18 MAPIC B2B 9,000 23 > 24 WORKPLACE MEETING B2B 1,100 23 > 24 MARKETING MEETING B2B 1,100 29 > 01/12 TRUSTECH INCORPORATING CARTES (New) B2B 18,000
DECEMBER 06 > 08 INTERNATIONAL LUXURY TRAVEL MARKET B2B 4,200
> More than 50 multidisciplinary events as part of the Palais des Festivals’ cultural season
Dates tbc
2016 DIARY OF THE PALAIS DES FESTIVALS ET DES CONGRES - FIRST 6 MONTHS
Date Event Vistors/Audience
FEBRUARY 17 > 19 IPEM (New) B2B 1,500 26 > 28 INTERNATIONAL GAMES FESTIVAL B2C and B2B 150,000
MARCH 04 CARREFOUR DES MÉTIERS B2C 4,000 15 > 18 MIPIM B2B 21,000 23 > 24 SALON IT MEETING B2B 1,000 23 > 24 SALON SECURITY MEETING (New) B2B 400 25 > 28 CANNES SHOPPING FESTIVAL B2C 11,000
APRIL 04 > 07 MIPTV B2B 11,000 11 > 15 PERFORMANCE D’ACTEUR GP 9,000 13 > 14 HEAVENT MEETING B2B 2,100 30 TEDX CANNES GP 500
MAY 11 > 22 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL B2B and GP 150,000
JUNE 03 > 06 MIDEM B2B 5,500 03 > 06 MIDEM FESTIVAL GP
19 > 25 CANNES LIONS - 63rd INT. ADVERTISING FESTIVAL B2B 13,500
JULY-AUGUST MUSÉE ÉPHÉMÈRE DU CINÉMA MICHEL GONDRY GP 17,000
A non-exhaustive list of the main events organised at the Palais des Festivals and/or by SEMEC
Recent modernisation and extension of the Palais des Festivals
et des Congrès
Project manger: Cannes Town council Assistant Project manger: SEMEC
Main contractor: EIFFAGE Construction Côte d’Azur Architects: ARCHIDEV
Budget for works: 23 million euros
Duration of works: 9 months during the summers of 2013, 2014 and 2015.
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