What's on in Cannes April 2017

April begins all along the Cote d'Azur with the inaugural Festival des Jardins. With the theme of 'Awakening of the Senses' the very first garden festival brings together the scents of Grasse and the Mediterranean, the citrus trees of Menton, the sounds of cicadas and the waves and the stunning landscapes that can be found all along the coast.

Every April, the world’s most successful distributors and buyers attend MIPTV to strike distribution and co-production deals, attend high-level conferences and network with leading players from the global entertainment industry. With some world premiers and the top names in TV drama coming to the infamous red carpet of Cannes this is your chance to see the celebrities without the crowds of the Film Festival.

For the second year TF1 will be bringing the set of Ninja Warriors to the Croisette in Cannes. Set up over several weeks the enormous structure will dominate the skyline in front of the Old Port as contestants battle to complete the insane assault course in front of them. The 2016 season saw no-one complete the course so here's hoping for more luck in 2017. Even if you don't get the chance to watch the live event there will certainly a buzz around the port so don't miss out on this electrifying atmosphere.

Every year, approximately 70 exhibitors will offer over 350 boats, from 4 to 26 meters, selected and prepared with care for re-sale at the Salon du Bateau d'Occasion (Second Hand Boat Show) in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. If you are looking for a boat but don't want to stretch your finances too think then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Relive those childhood stories, the magic and entertainment of the boy who wouldn't grow up. Stardust, flying through the air and swashbuckling sword fighting. With monumental sets and exceptional costumes, more than thirty dancers revive the story of the boy who refused to grow. Peter Pan- the ballet will be in Cannes on 15th April.

The Trail des Balcons d'Azur is a weekend of trail running in the stunning Esterel mountains. With the arrival of spring the running season is finally here, and enthusiasts from all over will bear their legs once again after a harsh winter.