What's on in Cannes in March?
Spring is in the air & Cannes is in full bloom
As things start to heat up again in Cannes, we are still a couple of months away from the red carpet season but that certainly doesn't mean that the town is deserted. On the contrary!
March kicks off with the historical re-enactment of napoleon's landing in Golfe Juan, reminding us that this region was inhabited long before the starlets of the silver screen descended upon the grand belle epoque hotels. Here is our guide for what not to miss this March in Cannes.
Napoleon's Landing, Vallauris Golfe-Juan
Celebrating the arrival of Napoleon on 1st March 1815, the first weekend of March will see the town of Vallauris Golfe-Juan taken over by the re-enactment, complete with bayonets, musket fire and hand-to-hand combat.
Many events are organised, including the battle - with Calvary - Napoleon's ship, a mini Napoleon market with stalls selling memorabilia and music concerts.
Break the Floor, Cannes
From the historical to the modern, Cannes gets bang up to date with Break the Floor, one of the world's biggest hip-hop and dance events. Promoting the development of urban dance culture this event might remind you of the Hollywood movie Step Up where Channing Tatum shows off his break dancing moves to win the heart of a girl. But we can guarantee that this kind of dance performance is way more impressive in real life - an event not to be missed!
Cuisine Cannoise en Fete, Marche Forville
From 4th to 12th March Cannes celebrates that other great part of their Provencal Riviera heritage...food! Cuisine Cannois en Fete celebrates the gastronomy, producers, farmers and craftsmen of the region with flavours of the Cannes basin. Restaurants will participate by proposing 2 and 3-course menus with products exclusively from Cannes. On Saturday 4th March more than sixty chefs and artisans in the catering trade will offer workshops, tastings and demonstration while two local winemakers, the Monks of the Lérins Abbey and the Domaine de Barbossi, will present their wines.
MIPIM, Palais des Festivals
MIPIM, the world's property market strolls into town in the middle of the month, bringing the movers and shakers of world property to La Croisette. Each year, the most innovative, ambitious and exciting real estate projects battle it out in the prestigious MIPIM awards. If property is your thing then this could be an interesting event for you...if not then just be aware that Cannes will be busy during this period so it might be best avoided!
An Evening with Glenn Miller, Cannes
Swing into some big band action with this concert dedicated to the hits of the Glenn Miller orchestra. For this concert, saxophonist Jean-Christophe Di Costanzo has written arrangements for some of the biggest hits of the American composer for big band and symphony orchestra.
Volver - music & dance performance, Cannes
Another music and dance spectacular that offers a feast for eyes and ears.Volver is the story of a young singer who goes up to Paris to try her luck. She was born to a family of immigrants and carries with her memories of the Spanish War. It is for, and thanks to the music, that she will find the strength to emigrate from her own land of the south to the city of the north. She will face the another world, violence and fight her own fears.
Pedestrianisation of Boulevard du Midi, Cannes
The street of Boulevard du Midi Louise Moreau that runs along the seafront of Cannes la Bocca will be closed to traffic on the last Sunday of each month so that it can be enjoyed by pedestrians, cyclists, roller bladers and joggers. Enjoy the views from this beautiful promenade, carefree and car-free!
More inspiration...
For more events in and around Cannes, look at our Events Calendar. You may prefer just to sit in a cafe or bar on the Croisette and watch the world go by, or even to visit one of the many art galleries and museums. Whatever you feel like doing, don't forget to check out our hotel and restaurant listings for the best deals in Cannes.
