Cannes Film Festival 2027, the 80th Edition: How Fashion Houses and Their Guests Prepare for the Croisette

An anniversary edition

Founded in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival reaches its 80th edition in 2027. The Official Selection, the jury and its president are announced by the Festival in spring; we do not speculate about them. What is certain is the date: 11 to 22 May 2027, and demand can be expected to be exceptional around such a symbolic edition. Croisette hotels, hillside villas and moorings are therefore booked earlier than usual. Our Cannes Film Festival 2027 page sets out our full service.

Why Cannes matters so much to fashion

The steps of the Palais have become a runway in their own right: haute couture gowns, loaned high jewellery, bespoke tuxedos, house ambassadors. An appearance is prepared weeks ahead, with fittings, alterations, secure transport of the pieces and coordination with styling teams. This is where AC PRIVATE - A List concierge steps in, building on our fashion concierge and personal shopping service and our work during Paris Fashion Week.

For houses and brands

• Logistics base. Suites, apartments or villas for the teams, private fitting rooms, storage for collections and jewellery.
• Dinners and activations. Sourcing venues, private villas, rooftops or yachts for a dinner, a presentation or a press meeting, with the right suppliers.
• Movements. Private chauffeurs, transfers from Nice airport, helicopter, coordination of arrival slots.
• Discretion. Non-disclosure agreement, a single point of contact, private security for people and valuable pieces.

For guests, talent and private clients

Talent and ambassadors often arrive for a very short stay: we arrange accommodation, hair and make-up, styling and last-minute alterations, the transfer to the Palais and back, table bookings and time to rest. For a family or a private client, we compose a stay between the Croisette, day-to-day concierge service in Cannes, a day at sea with private yachting and an extension to Monaco or elsewhere on the French Riviera.

Invitations and accreditation: the rule

Screenings and red-carpet steps are by invitation, and accreditation is issued by the Festival itself. We do not sell invitations, badges or tickets, and we claim no partnership. Our role begins where the house, the agency or the guest already holds access: everything around that moment.

When to start

For a house or a brand, we recommend starting preparations in the autumn or winter before. For a private stay, January to March is the right time to book accommodation and a boat. Late requests remain possible, with less choice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dates of the 2027 Cannes Film Festival?

Tuesday 11 to Saturday 22 May 2027, for the 80th edition, at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes.

Can a concierge get an invitation to the red carpet?

No. Invitations and accreditation are handled solely by the Festival. We organise everything else.

Which concierge supports fashion houses in Cannes?

AC PRIVATE - A List concierge supports houses, brands, agencies and their guests: accommodation, fittings, transport of pieces, transfers, dinners and security, under a non-disclosure agreement.

How can we get in touch?

Through the confidential form on the Cannes Film Festival 2027 page, by email at [email protected] or on +33 3 56 89 46 53.

AC PRIVATE - A List concierge is an independent concierge with no official connection to the Festival de Cannes. Festival de Cannes® is a registered trademark of its owner. Services subject to availability. Photographs: Wikimedia Commons, credited authors.