Wednesday May 13, 2026
The Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony is the most iconic moment in world cinema. The climb up the 24 steps of the Palais des Festivals, hundreds of camera flashes, the 60-metre red carpet — a moment of grace when the whole world has its eyes on Cannes.
Palais des Festivals, Cannes — 7:15 PM
SCHEDULE
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Palais des Festivals, La Croisette
3:00 PM
Styling & Beauty
Hair, makeup and stylist at your hotel. Final adjustments following the official dress code.
5:30 PM
Official Car Departure
Your uniformed chauffeur drops you at the foot of the red carpet. Timed arrival per Festival protocol.
6:00 PM
Red Carpet & Photographers
Walk up the 24 legendary steps. Accredited official photographers. Hostess welcome at the top.
7:15 PM
Opening Ceremony
Jury President speech, Honorary Award, and world premiere of the opening film.
10:00 PM
Official After-Party
Cocktails, champagne and meet the stars of the opening film. The first magical evening of the Festival.
YOUR PACKAGE
Everything Included
Official Invitation
- 2 Stalls or Orchestra seats
- Guaranteed red carpet access
- Festival accreditation badge
- Official programme & souvenir gift
Car & Red Carpet
- Official sedan with chauffeur
- Drop-off at the red carpet
- Accredited official photographers
- HD photos delivered within 24h
Full Styling
- Professional hair & makeup
- Stylist for dress code
- Outfit loans on request
- Last-minute touch-ups
After-Party
- Access to official opening party
- Cocktails & champagne
- Meet the stars
- Chauffeur return to your hotel
THE CEREMONY
The Festival kickoff
24
Steps
legendary
60m
Red Carpet
most famous in the world
4000+
Photographers
worldwide
1
Night
to remember
BOOKING
Walk the steps in 2026
Opening Ceremony places are the most sought-after. Very limited availability — book now.
2 Seats
Stalls or Orchestra
Official Car
Red carpet
Photographers
HD photos included