Bal des Fous 2025: Travel in Style with ELEGANCE DRIVER
For another year, the drivers of ELEGANCE DRIVER are presenting the must-see summer festival in Cannes: the legendary Bal des Fous.
This eccentric summer festival has become a key event on the French Riviera. In 2025, its 13th season will once again take place on the Riviera Terrace of the Palais des Festivals.
Forget exclusive parties and trendy clubs — this is a wild daytime celebration from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM (sometimes midnight), filled with themed madness and carnival vibes.
📅 2025 Dates and Themes
The Bal des Fous 2025 runs from July 13 to August 30, across 8 dates (mostly Sundays, with two Saturdays):
- Sunday, July 13: Caesar & Cleopatra
- Sunday, July 20: Pirates
- Sunday, July 27: Flower Power
- Sunday, August 3: Strass & Glitter
- Saturday, August 16: Western
- Sunday, August 17: Copacabana
- Sunday, August 24: Love
- Saturday, August 30: One Thousand and One Nights
Costumes are a must — creativity is key for free entry!
🎭 The Bal Experience
🎉 A Contemporary Carnival
This is a playful, daytime event that breaks the mold of traditional Cannes soirées. No passive VIPs here — the guests are the stars.
🎧 The Sound
Resident and guest DJs deliver immersive sets of house, disco, and electro — tailored to each weekend's theme for a unique vibe.
🌈 The Decor
The Riviera Terrace transforms into a visual spectacle with pergolas, colorful lights, thematic installations, and panoramic views over the Croisette and harbor.
🤝 The Spirit
The philosophy is simple: open-mindedness, inclusion, fun. Leave with a smile and maybe a few glittery memories.
🎟️ Entry and Services
- Free entry for those who dress to theme and fully commit to the spirit.
- Fast Pass: €30–40, sold online (1,000 per evening). Skip the line and get early access.
- Cashless wristband: Pre-loadable when buying the Fast Pass. Valid all season with online refunds available post-festival.
- VIP table reservation: Three zones (Suquet, Croisette, Lérins). Minimum spend of €100 per person on drinks. No Fast Pass needed if you have a table.
🕺 Costumes, Music, and Vibes
Expect flamboyant Caesars, pirate captains, hippie flower children, cowboys, and tropical Copacabana dancers — all competing for best dressed.
Each DJ adapts the soundtrack: tropical reggae for Copacabana, funky vinyl for Flower Power, electro for glitter themes. Sound immersion is total.
With over 3,000 attendees per evening, the event is adults-only (minors are not allowed, ID required).
🆕 What's New in 2025?
- Pre-load cashless wristbands at Fast Pass purchase
- Public voting for themes to keep the program dynamic
- Improved access, services, and visual staging
🗺️ How to Get There — Quick Guide
- ✅ Pick your date between July 13 and August 30
- 🎭 Plan your costume to match the theme and get in for free
- 🎫 Buy a Fast Pass in advance to skip the queue
- 💳 Load your wristband during your Fast Pass purchase
- 🚗 Book your ride with ELEGANCE DRIVER
- 🕓 Arrive between 4 PM and 5 PM to enjoy the full experience
