the 2026
COUNTDOWN
BEGINS
Seventy years after Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge brought the barrier-breaking "Carmen Jones" to Cannes, a new legacy of inclusion and recognition rises on the Croisette.
The Colour of Cannes Honours launches as a thoughtfully designed platform within the Marché du Film at the legendary Cannes Film Festival—created to meet the growing demand for elevated, meaningful engagement around global storytelling that celebrates the richness of diverse cultures.
The Colour of Cannes Honours spotlights visionary creators whose work embodies Cannes’ artistic rigor and global influence, while creating access, recognition, connection, and cultural leadership for a new generation. Purposefully developed and curated, this seminal programming will help shape a new Cannes tradition.
the legacy of the Cannes film festival meets
the brillance of Today's filmmakers.
May 14, 2026
The Plages des Palmes - Marche du Film
Plages des Palmes, the official joint venue of the Festival de Cannes and the Marché du Film, becomes the oceanside home of The Colour of Cannes Honours in 2026. Filmmakers, creatives, executives, and media—including voices too often underrepresented on the global stage—will gather in this exclusive setting for intimate exchanges, inspired conversations, and elevated celebration. Framed by the Mediterranean and the festival’s most prestigious address, Colour of Cannes Honours is a rare space where authentic storytelling, cultural leadership, and future-defining collaborations come together in one unforgettable experience.
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