Practical info

Prepare your visit during the Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique de Cannes. Find the best places to enjoy the pyrotechnic shows; choose your itinerary to come to Cannes by train, bus or car; book your accommodation at the best price; choose your leisure activities and enjoy the destination with complete peace of mind.

The best spots to see the lights

Looking for the best places to watch the fireworks in Cannes? Don’t look any further, we’ve put together a list of the best places to enjoy a fireworks display.

Getting to the center of Cannes

How to get to the Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique de Cannes and the center of Cannes? Choose your best route: by train, bus or car.

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By train

Cannes SNCF station is just a 5-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals, and there are extra ZOU! trains to Nice for your return journey after the Pyrotechnics Festival.

Travel with peace of mind by buying your return ticket online now and take advantage of the flexibility of ZOU! tickets. The timetable shown is for information only.

ZOU ! tickets are valid for the selected route, on all trains running that day. You can travel on any ZOU ! train other than the one indicated on the ticket.

Paris – Cannes : https://www.sncf-connect.com/train/trajet/paris/cannes
Marseille – Cannes: https: //www.sncf-connect.com/train/trajet/marseille/cannes
Nice – Cannes : https://www.sncf-connect.com/train/trajet/nice/cannes

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By Bus

Route 620 – Night route 621

Nice (Parc Phoenix) > Cannes (Gare SNCF)

Route 601 (from 21.06 to 31.08)

Nice (airport / center) > Monaco (Larvotto) – Menton (Bastion)

Route 660 – Night route 661

Grasse (bus station) > Cannes

Line A

Mandelieu La Napoule > Cannes

Timetables and information

BlaBlaBus: https://www.blablacar.fr/bus/companies/blablabus

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By car

  • A8 La Provençale freeway (exit n°42 Grasse / Cannes-centre – Le Cannet / Mougins)Follow signs for Cannes-Centre / Le Cannet and drive down boulevard Carnot to Palais des Festivals.
  • Access along the RN98 seafront to the Palais des Festival
  • By carpool via BlaBlaCar: https: //www.blablacar.fr/

The Palais des Festivals parking lot will be closed on fire nights from 8pm to midnight. We therefore suggest that you park in the other parking lots surrounding the event.

Accommodation

If you’re looking for accommodation during the Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique, Cannes Hôtel Réservation will meet all your requirements.

Reservations can be made directly on the official website of the Office de Tourisme de Cannes with :

  • partner hotels in Cannes
  • attractive prices all year round
  • 8,000 rooms in 130 accommodations for 22,000 guests.

Most of these establishments are just a few minutes from the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.

Frequently asked questions

  • When are the lights on?

    The festival bonfires will take place on July 4, 14, 22 and August 5, 15, 24.

    All bonfires are scheduled for 10 pm.

    Get full program details here.

  • How much does parking cost?

    Benefit from attractive rates all year round in Cannes parking lots: Parking package Palais des Festivals + Suquet-Forville, Ferrage-Meynadier, Lamy, Vauban, République, Croisette, Laubeuf, Pantiero.

    • 6h free at weekends: 3h on Saturday + 3h on Sunday
    • 2h free once a week, Monday to Friday, in addition to the 1st hour free for the 6 parking lots offering this deal.
    • 1 “evening pass” capped at 3h from Saturday 7pm to Sunday 9am.
  • What are the environmental issues associated with fireworks?

    Aware of the environmental implications of fireworks, the Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique de Cannes is taking a number of steps to minimize their impact and preserve the Bay of Cannes. These include the selection of conscientious artificers, meticulous cleaning after each display, and awareness-raising initiatives to encourage more eco-responsible practices.

    To find out more about our environmental commitments, visit our dedicated page.