Christmas Village

From Friday, November 27, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, Cannes will be decked out in lights and invites residents and visitors alike to experience a magical month of Christmas celebrations. As it does every year, the City of Cannes is offering a rich, festive, and enchanting program of events to make the city shine throughout the holiday season. A Christmas market, ice rink, carnival, shows, a light parade, holiday lights, and fireworks will set the tone for this season of togetherness and sharing. The contests for the most beautiful storefront displays and the most beautiful Christmas chalet are back. The festivities kick off on Friday, November 27, at 7 p.m. with the opening of the Christmas village. Discover a full program of events to celebrate Christmas for all tastes and all ages. Inauguration of the Christmas Village and the ice rink on Friday, November 27, starting at 7:00 p.m. I) The Christmas Village, at the Heart of the Holiday Magic — Les Allées de La Liberté – Cannes The beating heart of the holiday season’s magic, the Christmas Village will be set up from November 27 through Sunday, January 3, on the Allées de la Liberté and the Cours Félix Faure. Transformed for the occasion into a truly enchanting setting, the site features 66 chalets. It offers a wide range of products: crafts, jewelry, toys, local creations, and gourmet specialties. Visitors can stroll through a warm and inviting atmosphere filled with the scent of crêpes, mulled wine, and roasted chestnuts. Music will be playing throughout the market, and Christmas trees and light displays will be set up along the promenade and under the big top. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays The traditional Christmas Village with its chalets and illuminated decorations, entertainment, and ice rink. - Artisanal chalets 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays A warm and inviting artisanal area featuring 66 wooden chalets run by designers and artisans, where you can treat yourself, buy gifts, or sample a variety of local specialties on site. - The Ice Rink 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays A 360 m² ice rink with natural ice located in the Christmas village. Admission to the ice rink costs €5. Admission will be free and reserved for children ages 4 to 10 every morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accompanying adults will be charged an admission fee. Outside of school breaks, on Wednesdays, and on weekends, schoolchildren from Cannes can take lessons taught by a certified instructor in a designated area of the ice rink. - Santa’s Cabin Santa’s Workshop will be set up near the ice rink Dates: Friday, November 27, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027, inclusive. A variety of fun workshops will be offered for children Wednesdays, December 2, 9, and 16; Saturdays, November 28, December 5 and 12, 2026; Sundays, November 29, December 8 and 13, 2026; and every day from Saturday, December 19, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027, inclusive, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Christmas Stories: Christmas stories every day the park is open at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Santa Claus will be there to welcome the children. On Friday, November 27, 2026, for the Christmas Village opening from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., - Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, - Saturday, December 12, and Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, - Then from December 19 through 24, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM