From May 12 to May 23, 2026, the Croisette once again becomes the epicenter of global culture as the Cannes Film Festival gathers filmmakers, actors and industry insiders from around the world. But beyond the premieres at the Palais des Festivals, the real rhythm of Cannes unfolds after sunset. During these twelve nights, cinema merges with music, gastronomy and nightlife, transforming the city into the most glamorous playground on the French Riviera. Restaurants and beach clubs become cultural salons where directors, DJs, producers and fashion insiders cross paths long after the red carpets have rolled up.
This year, two hospitality groups stand at the center of this Riviera spectacle. DB Group Hospitality, known for destinations such as La Guérite, La Petite Maison Cannes and Shellona, returns with an ambitious nightlife concept at Palm Beach. Meanwhile, Bâoli Group Hospitality, the international brand behind Bâoli Cannes, Bâoli Miami and Bâoli Dubai, continues its tradition of hosting some of the most sought-after celebrations of the festival.
KLUB at Palm Beach Cannes: DB Group Hospitality’s Festival Playground
At the eastern tip of the Croisette, the legendary Palm Beach Cannes will transform into KLUB, a temporary nightlife destination curated by DB Group Hospitality. Running from May 14 to May 23, the concept takes over the iconic Alain Delon Ballroom and welcomes up to 1,000 guests per night for a high-energy celebration of electronic music and Riviera glamour. The venue will feature a cutting-edge sound system by Teile, creating a club experience designed for the international creative crowd that descends on Cannes each spring.
The musical program reflects the global influence of contemporary electronic culture, with a lineup including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Black Coffee, Peggy Gou, Adriatique, &ME, Rampa, WhoMadeWho, Hugel, Prospa and Kaz James across ten nights of performances. KLUB is designed as a meeting point between the film and music industries, where the same producers and actors seen on the red carpet hours earlier gather on the dance floor.
Just days before the festival begins, the group will also reopen one of the Riviera’s most iconic destinations. La Guérite, located on the island of Sainte-Marguerite, officially reopens on May 7, 2026, marking the return of its signature Mediterranean dining and sunset celebrations that have become synonymous with Cannes summers.
Baoli Cannes: The Festival’s Most Iconic Party Address
If KLUB represents the new wave of festival nightlife, Bâoli Cannes remains one of its most enduring legends. Located just minutes from the Palais des Festivals, the restaurant and nightclub transforms each night of the festival into a glamorous celebration where fine dining seamlessly evolves into high-energy nightlife.
For Cannes Film Festival 2026, Bâoli will host a curated DJ program running from May 14 to May 23, featuring an international lineup including Nico de Andrea, ANOTR, BLOND:ISH, Themba, Jon Rocca B2B Luciano Scalion, Marco Carola B2B Dennis Cruz, Francis Mercier, PAWSA and Carlita, with resident DJs Meida and Paull supporting the week’s performances. Events like these reinforce Bâoli’s reputation as one of the Riviera’s most glamorous night destinations.
During the festival, Bâoli Cannes becomes one of the Riviera’s most important social stages where filmmakers, models, entrepreneurs and artists gather long after the last screening of the day. Part of Bâoli Group Hospitality, the brand has built a global reputation for combining Asian-inspired cuisine, immersive design and nightlife programming that attracts a sophisticated international clientele.
The Cannes Lifestyle: Where Cinema Meets Hospitality
The Cannes Film Festival has always been about more than cinema. It is a global cultural ecosystem where storytelling extends far beyond the movie screen. At places like KLUB and Bâoli, conversations between directors, musicians and entrepreneurs unfold over dinner tables and late-night DJ sets.
This unique intersection between art, music and hospitality is precisely what makes Cannes so magnetic. During these twelve days on the French Riviera, nightlife becomes an extension of the festival itself. And for those who know where to go, the most memorable moments often happen long after the cameras stop flashing.