Cannes Lights Up Christmas

Cannes is ready to celebrate Christmas with sparkling lights, the scent of mulled wine, and magical festive atmospheres. From November 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the city transforms into a large Christmas village with events for families, residents, and visitors. Every corner will be animated with performances, music, and bright decorations illuminating the main streets.

🎄 The Heart of the Festivities: Christmas Village

The traditional Christmas Village will stretch along the Allées de la Liberté and cours Félix-Faure, featuring 64 chalets offering crafts, local food, toys, and typical products. The market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays), with the scents of roasted chestnuts, crêpes, and mulled wine filling the air.

Nearby, the 350 m² ice rink will welcome adults and children from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on weekends), with free morning access for children aged 4 to 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

🎅 Santa’s House and Children’s Activities

The Chalet du Père Noël will host:

• Creative workshops (November 29–January 4, on selected days)

• Daily Christmas story readings at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

• Photo opportunities and meetings with Santa Claus, including the opening day on November 28 and daily from December 20–24

🎶 Concerts, Parades, and Shows

Festivities will be accompanied by live music and performances:

• Jeudis Musicaux on Allées de la Liberté: December 4 (Retro Sisters), December 11 (Carol Songs), December 18 (White Gospel)

• White Christmas Parade: December 23, 5:30–7 p.m., featuring 29 artists, luminous fairies, stilt walkers, and Santa Claus

• Les 1001 Noëls show: December 17 at Salle Gilbert-Fort

• New in 2025: first contest for the best-decorated beach, organized by the Syndicat des Plages de Cannes

✨ Lights, Installations, and Sounds

The city will shine with artistic light installations by luminographer Gaspare di Caro:

• 32-meter Christmas tree at the Palais des Festivals with a free photo spot

• Circular light sculptures and artistic projections on iconic buildings

• Over 260 decorated palm trees and other trees

• 8-meter scenic bubble under the kiosque à musique

• Christmas music in the main streets from November 29 to December 31

🎆 New Year’s Eve: Fireworks for Marilyn Monroe

On New Year’s Eve, at midnight, Cannes Bay will host a spectacular fireworks show dedicated to Marilyn Monroe, celebrating the centenary of her birth.

🛡 Enhanced Safety Measures

To ensure a safe and peaceful celebration, the city has implemented an enhanced security plan: private security, municipal police, armed patrols, and over 1,000 surveillance cameras.
The market area will be fully pedestrian and protected by anti-intrusion barriers.