«The Cannes International Games Festival has become a not to be missed event for all the game professionnal industry and gaming enthusiasts. This event organised by the Palais des Festival et des Congrès team is very successful every year and continues to develop its reputation around the world. It's essential to pursue its development with redesigned spaces, an expanded offering to meet visitor expectations. This 38th Edition will be very promising."
JEAN-MICHEL ARNAUD, Président of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès of Cannes.
The city of Cannes and its Palais des Festivals organize the International Games Festival each year and for one week it becomes the epicenter of what is new in the international games industry. Studios, publishers, authors, illustrators, gamers and the like all gather on the famous Croisette.
All disciplines and industry actors come to Cannes for a week of intense gaming. Amateurs, experienced competitors as well as professionals take over the Palais des Festivals which becomes a massive gaming board with over 45 000m² of traditional and classic games, recent board games, videogames & VR, simulation games (RPGS, miniature, historical and fantastic Wargames etc), cards, construction games, Arts & Crafts, toys and much more.
The 38th edition pursue its development.
The Cannes International Games Festival expands its offer within the Palais des Festivals, with a unique experience around 60,000m² of exhibitions! Outside, the Parvis and the Plage will be transformed into areas for events, exhibitions and tournaments.
An ever-expanding Festival Village! This year, take to the skies from the roof of the Palais. A Giant Labyrinth inspired by “Alice in playland” will be set up on the Terrace of the Palais des Festivals. A food court will also be available!
Outdoor development continues! New structures on the beach and the forecourt will house areas for the general public. Discover the latest exhibitors' products, the As d'Or 2025 selection, best-sellers and tournaments, exhibitions and signing sessions.
Foodtrucks in the heart of the village are available all day long. Fun and musical events are sure to punctuate your discovery.
Indoors, you'll find exhibition halls on levels -1 and 0, featuring all kinds of games. Over 350 stands dedicated to children's games, family games, games for the general public, games for the initiated and experts.
The Rotonde Lérins level 1 will continue to host role-playing games, wargames and miniatures. Exhibitions will also be on display in these different venues.
We've thought of everything so that you can LIVE the Festival to the full, for a day or a long weekend.
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