Since 1967, the bay of Cannes has been the unmissable meeting place for the greatest master pyrotechnicians in the world, and hundreds of thousands of spectators dazzled by the event. THE Cannes fireworks festival was created by the Ruggieri company and the city of Cannes in the form of an international competition.
What are the dates of the Cannes fireworks festival?
During six evenings, in July and August, the bay of Cannes lights up with a thousand lights for a magical sound and light show at the water’s edge. Head to the beaches of La Croisette to watch some of the most beautiful fireworks in the world.
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July 4, 2024
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July 14, 2024
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July 22, 2024
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August 7, 2024
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August 15, 2024
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August 24, 2024
The times and program of the 2024 fireworks in Cannes
The Cannes festival fireworks are set off every evening around 10 p.m. from the Cannes bay and the beach of the Palais des Festivals. The firings are carried out from barges installed opposite the Croisette beaches. The show is free and lasts 30 minutes.
A few minutes before the start of the fireworks, a speaker announces the show to the spectators and presents in a few words the company that enters the scene. Each participant is represented by their anthem before the start of the fire. These last are accompanied by pop or classical music, thus creating a magnificent sound and light show on the water.
Namely: in the event of capricious weather and for security reasons, organizers may choose to postpone the fireworks until the next day.
Where to go to see the fireworks in the evening in Cannes?
Each year, the Cannes fireworks festival attracts more than 100,000 spectators. To avoid missing any of the show, it is advisable to settle down as early as possible. For the occasion, the Croisette beaches have deckchairs and tables on the sand for a picnic with family or friends.
The fireworks are visible from the seaside, but you can also observe them from the Suquet district which dominates the Croisette and offers an incredible view of the bay of Cannes. You can also take advantage of this moment to visit the Notre-Dame-d’Espérance church as well as the medieval castle of the monks of Lérins, with its square tower.
Cannes Pyrotechnic Festival: internationally renowned
Since its creation in 1967, the Cannes pyrotechnic festival has become a world-renowned competition. Thus, every year, international pyrotechnicians try to win the Vestal Virgins, trophies recognized on the international scene as being the excellence award in pyrotechnic art.
Participants are evaluated by a jury which analyzes several criteria:
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the quality and originality of the artifices: the colors, the shapes;
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the soundtrack: the musical choices, the sequences;
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synchronization: the precision between sound effects and fireworks, the choice of tempo;
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the general artistic impression: the paintings, the pyrotechnic design, respect for the chosen theme.
The jury also awards the Jury Prize which rewards the pyrotechnician who stands out for his originality.
Golden Vestal
There Vestale d’Or is awarded every four years. Only fireworks winners in previous years and winners of a Silver Vestale or a Jury Prize can compete for the Golden Vestale.
The Audience Award
Spectators also have the right to vote, thus making it possible to award the Audience Award. Voting is done directly on the official website of the event.
The winners of the Cannes 2023 pyrotechnic art festival
The jury reveals the result of the festival after the six fireworks displays from the bay of Cannes. Here is the 2023 list:
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Vestale d’Or: Firme Sugyp, Pays Suisse (printed on August 24);
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Special Jury Prize: Firme Jost, Country Austria (drawn on July 29);
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Public Prize: Firme Lux Factory, Country France (drawn on August 8).
