Christmas in Cannes | Côte d’Azur France / French Riviera

The Christmas Village: A magical experience in the heart of Cannes

From Friday 28 November 2025 to Sunday 04 January 2026

Come and discover the Christmas Village in Cannes, set up in the heart of the Allées de la Liberté and Cours Félix Faure. From Friday 28 November 2025 to Sunday 04 January 2026 inclusive, immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere amidst craft chalets, sparkling illuminations and numerous festive areas. This enchanting setting is the ideal place to stroll around, find unique Christmas gifts, and share magical moments with family and friends.

For even more fun, there’s a festive ice rink open to all. Here you can glide around in an enchanting setting while enjoying the magic of the festive season.

Christmas Village opening times:
– Sunday to Thursday: 11am to 9pm
– Friday and Saturday: 11am to 10pm

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The Streets of Cannes Resonate to the Sounds of Christmas

From 30 November to 31 December 2025, the streets of Cannes will be alive with the sounds of Christmas music, creating a warm and festive atmosphere throughout the festive season. Rue d’Antibes, Rue Meynadier and Rue Venizelos will all be covered in sound at specific times, enveloping the city in a magical atmosphere.

Rue d’Antibes: Saturdays and Sundays in December from 2pm to 6pm, then every day from 18 to 31 December.
Rue Meynadier: Saturdays 6 and 13 December from 10am to 6pm, Sundays 30 November, 7 and 14 December from 2pm to 6pm. From 18 to 31 December, from 2pm to 6pm (except Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 6pm), Christmas music will be played to prolong the magic of the festive season.

Let yourself be carried away by the spirit of Christmas in the animated and illuminated streets of Cannes.

Meet Father Christmas in Cannes in his Chalet

Father Christmas awaits you in Cannes in his magical chalet, located near the ice rink, for unforgettable moments with the children. They’ll have the chance to entrust their wishes to him in a setting filled with the magic of Christmas.

Opening hours:
– Friday 28 November 2025 (inauguration): from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
– Weekends: 6-7 and 13-14 December 2025, 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
– Every day from 20 to 24 December 2025: 2.30pm to 6.30pm.

Father Christmas will also be strolling through the decorated streets of Cannes, meeting visitors and families.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a magical encounter and capture some wonderful memories.

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Creative Workshops and Christmas Storytelling in Cannes

Children can take part in unique Christmas workshops led by passionate professionals. These creative activities will enable them to make Christmas decorations, greetings cards and festive surprises.

Workshop dates:
– Wednesdays: 3, 10, 17 December 2025
– Weekends: 29-30 November, 6-7 December, 13-14 December 2025
– Every day: from 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

For total immersion in the magic of the festive season, enchanting Christmas tales will be on offer every day the workshops are open. Let yourself be carried away by the captivating stories told at 3.30pm and 5.30pm, ideal for keeping young and old alike dreaming.

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MUSICAL THURSDAYS IN THE CANNES CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

Thursdays: 4, 11 and 18 December 2025, 6.30-7.30pm

Immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season with Les Jeudis Musicaux du Village de Noël, an enchanting event in the heart of Cannes. Every Thursday in December, let yourself be carried away by unique concerts that light up the Allées de la Liberté in a magical atmosphere. These musical evenings, ideal for young and old alike, offer a total immersion in the spirit of Christmas.

The themes will be announced soon.

Christmas Village Musical Thursdaysare the perfect opportunity to enjoy a moment of conviviality and magic with family and friends. Don’t miss these festive evenings that bring the spirit of Christmas to the heart of Cannes.

Santa’s Gourmet Workshop: A Sweet and Magical Break in Cannes La Bocca

Join us on Avenue Pierre Sémard, in Cannes La Bocca, from 20 to 24 December 2025, for a gourmet and festive experience: Santa’s Gourmet Workshop.

From 2.30pm to 6.30pm, immerse yourself in a sweet universe, where giant decorations of chocolate bars, macaroons and other delicacies will amaze young and old alike.

As well as the enchanting atmosphere, take part in creative workshops, listen to mouth-watering tales at 3.30pm and 5.30pm, and enjoy the presence of Father Christmas and Mother Christmas, who will be handing out treats to delight the youngest visitors.

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The Christmas Light Parade in Cannes

A travelling enchantment in the heart of Cannes

On Tuesday 23 December 2025, from 5.30pm, the streets of Cannes will come alive with the Cannes Christmas Light Parade, a not-to-be-missed event that promises to amaze young and old alike. Departing from rue Meynadier near the Forville market, the parade will wind its way through the main streets, finishing in the Allées de la Liberté. The parade will feature 24 enchanting performers: illuminated fairies perched on stilts, mischievous elves, a spectacular toy parade, and of course, the star of the festive season, Father Christmas himself. It’s the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season while admiring a unique and colourful spectacle.

Start: Cours Félix Faure → Allées de la Liberté → Rue d’Antibes → back to Rue Meynadier
Distance: approx. 2.5 km
Estimated duration: 1h30

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The magic of Christmas at the Cannes funfair!

The Cannes funfair comes to life, as it does every year, on the Esplanade de la Pantiero, an emblematic site where young and old come to share magical moments. From 30 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, the funfair will be packed with attractions for all ages, including a ghost train, rides for children and thrill-seekers, a pirate ship, stunt games, duck fishing and much more.

Food stalls complete the experience, offering churros, crêpes and other delights to tantalise the taste buds. It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the festive, light-filled atmosphere of Christmas, right in the heart of Cannes.

Opening times for the Cannes funfair:

Monday to Thursday: 4pm to 9pm,
Wednesday: 2pm to 9pm,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 2pm to 11pm,
During school holidays: every day from 2pm to 11pm.

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Christmas at the Carlton Cannes

Head in the stars

Experience an exceptional Christmas at the Carlton Cannes, the emblematic luxury hotel on the Croisette, which is unveiling its Enchanted Garden from 21 November 2025 to 11 January 2026. Open to hotel residents and day visitors alike, this magical setting sparkles with gilt, illuminations and festive music, ideal for a winter getaway in Cannes.

Opening times:
– Monday to Thursday: 3pm to 9pm
– Friday to Sunday: 1pm to 9pm
– From 20 December to 4 January: daily from 1pm to 9pm

The Carlton’s flagship outdoor ice rink, set in the heart of the garden, offers 20-minute sessions (€18 adults / €12 children / €24 parent-child pack). On Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm to 7.30pm, a free live gospel concert brings the atmosphere to life.

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New Year in Cannes

New Year’s Eve Firework Display

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a New Year’s Evefireworks display in the Bay of Cannes at midnight on 31 December 2025 . For 19 minutes and 50 seconds, the sky will light up to the sound of the greatest Italian classics, such as Nino Rota’s La Dolce Vita and Umberto Tozzi’s Gloria.

With a theme soon to be unveiled, this luminous celebration will combine music, emotion and wonder, offering a unique show to enjoy with family and friends to kick off 2026 in style.

Bollywood Masala show

To kick off 2026 in style, an exceptional Bollywood Masala show will be presented at the Palais des Festivals on 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.
A vibrant show, inspired by the story of Chef Dharampal Gulati, combining dance, music and energy, ideal for celebrating the New Year in a festive and exotic atmosphere. Performed by 16 artists from some of Bollywood’s greatest dance troupes, this show, halfway between a musical and a concert, offers a festive, exotic and family-friendly experience, ideal for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Cannes.