Yes, members of the public can attend certain screenings at the Cannes Film Festival.
Here’s how you can participate:
Cinéma de la Plage: Free Open-Air Screenings
The Cinéma de la Plage offers free, open-air film screenings each evening at 9:30 PM on Macé Beach, opposite the Majestic hotel. These screenings are open to all, but seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s recommended to arrive early to secure a spot. Festival de Cannes+1 Festival de Cannes+1
The 2025 line-up includes:
- May 14: Trainspotting by Danny Boyle
- May 15: Silex and the City by Jul, preceded by Judith Godrèche’s short film Me Too
- May 16: My Way by Lisa Azuelos & Thierry Teston
- May 17: After Hours by Martin Scorsese
- May 18: Transmitzvah by Daniel Burman
- May 19: Indigènes by Rachid Bouchareb
- May 20: Tales from Earthsea & Porco Rosso by Studio Ghibli
- May 21: Exils by Tony Gatlif
Watch from home
- While most films aren’t immediately available to the public, some may later be released in theaters, streaming platforms, or international film festivals.
- Red carpet and press events are often streamed live on the Festival de Cannes YouTube channel.
