Experience the amfAR Cannes Gala 2026 with Ricasoli Travel

The amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 takes place on 21 May 2026 at the legendary Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes. It is the most exclusive evening of the Cannes Film Festival, a black-tie fundraiser that brings together Hollywood stars, fashion icons, collectors and philanthropists from across the world. For those attending, the logistics of getting there, moving through the evening and returning with complete discretion demand a level of coordination that few travel providers can deliver.

An evening unlike any other

The amfAR Gala Cannes is the flagship fundraising event of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. Since the first edition in 1993, hosted by Dame Elizabeth Taylor, the gala has become the most coveted ticket of the Cannes Film Festival. To date, it has raised nearly $315 million for AIDS research programmes worldwide. The 2026 edition marks the 32nd anniversary of this extraordinary evening.

The 2026 gala is hosted by Geena Davis and features headline performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress. The live auction is led by renowned auctioneer Simon de Pury, with a fashion show curated by Carine Roitfeld. For executives, UHNW individuals and high-profile guests, this is one of the most important evenings on the European social calendar. Consequently, every element of the journey, from arrival to departure, must match the occasion.

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The venue — Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc

Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc sits on a private peninsula in Cap d’Antibes, surrounded by eleven acres of Mediterranean gardens with sweeping views of the sea. It is one of the most celebrated hotels in the world and the setting that defines the amfAR Gala each year.

The hotel is located in Cap d’Antibes not in Cannes itself. This distinction matters for transport planning, as access to the estate during the gala requires precise coordination. Guests arrive by private car along the estate’s tree-lined approach, or alternatively by private boat directly to the hotel’s jetty. Both arrivals set the tone for the evening long before the gala begins.

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Getting there from anywhere on the Riviera

Whether you are arriving directly from the airport or travelling from Cannes, Monaco or elsewhere on the Riviera, Ricasoli Travel coordinates every transfer to and from Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc.

For clients flying commercially, Ricasoli Travel arranges business and first class ticketing directly. A dedicated advisor manages itineraries, connections and last-minute changes, not a self-booking platform. For those preferring full schedule flexibility, we coordinate private jet charters into Cannes Mandelieu, the closest airport to Cap d’Antibes. Helicopter transfers from Nice or Monaco take approximately 10 minutes and offer an arrival that begins long before you step onto the estate.

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Plan your amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 with Ricasoli Travel

Whether you are attending as an individual, as a family or managing arrangements on behalf of a high-profile guest, Ricasoli Travel provides a single point of contact for every element of your stay.

Ricasoli Travel has coordinated travel for executives and high-profile clients attending the amfAR Gala Cannes, managing transfers, hotel reservations and private jet arrangements across the French Riviera.

We coordinate:

• Airline ticketing — business and first class flights, multi-city itineraries, last-minute re-routing
• Private jet charter — into Cannes Mandelieu, on your schedule
• Helicopter transfers — Nice, Monaco and beyond, approximately 10 minutes to Cap d’Antibes
• Private chauffeur — point-to-point transfers timed to your programme
• Driver at disposal — hourly or full-day, for the gala evening and throughout the festival
• Hotel reservations and villa rentals — Cap d’Antibes, Cannes and the wider Riviera

The amfAR Gala is defined by glamour, purpose and precision. Travel during this evening should reflect the same standard.

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