France filming calendar 2027
The dates that shape a shoot in France in 2027: when locations, crews and hotels are taken, when a story will need covering, and when to book. Kept up to date by the two producers who run these events every year.
The year at a glance
Dates as announced by organisersDatesEvent, and what it means for a shoot
19 to 24 JanuaryParisParis Fashion Week Men, Fall/Winter 2027-28. Crews, models, venues and hotels in demand. Backstage and street access through brands and PR.
25 to 28 JanuaryParisHaute Couture week, Spring/Summer 2027. Same pressure on venues and crews, on a smaller circle of houses.
1 to 9 MarchParisParis Fashion Week Women, Fall/Winter 2027-28. The busiest fashion week: book crew and kit weeks ahead.
18 April and 2 MayAll of FrancePresidential election, first and second rounds. Rallies, election nights, interviews. Accreditation per campaign; live positions go early.
11 to 22 MayCannesCannes Film Festival, 80th edition. Riviera hotels, cars and crews taken months ahead. Our Cannes base is booked early.
17 May to 6 JuneParisRoland-Garros (qualifying from 17 May, main draw from 23 May). Brand activations, talent shoots and broadcasters around the tournament.
9 to 13 JuneLe Mans24 Hours of Le Mans, race week. Automotive brands and broadcasters; accommodation in the region is scarce.
21 to 25 JuneCannesCannes Lions. Agencies and brands on the Croisette: content shoots, interviews and events.
22 to 27 JuneParisParis Fashion Week Men, Spring/Summer 2028. Fashion crews in demand again.
2 to 25 JulyUK, then FranceTour de France, starting in Edinburgh. Road closures along the route once the race reaches France. Brand and documentary shoots follow the race.
5 to 8 JulyParisHaute Couture week, Fall/Winter 2027-28. Venues and crews in Paris in demand.
14 JulyParisBastille Day. Parade and fireworks: accreditation through the ministry and city, positions decided well ahead.
24 August to 5 SeptemberHaute-SavoieUCI cycling World Championships, Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc. The Alps busy with teams, media and fans.
27 September to 5 OctoberParisParis Fashion Week Women, Spring/Summer 2028. Busiest fashion window of the autumn.
Dates change, so we check them for you
These dates come from the organisers' announcements as of November 2026. Some are provisional (the Roland-Garros schedule, for example). When you send a brief, we check your dates against the latest calendar and tell you what else is happening in the same city that week.
How to use this calendar
Three rules01Book before the event, not after the date is fixedFor Cannes in May, Fashion Weeks and Roland-Garros, hotels, cars and the best crews go months ahead. Hold dates early; we can release them.Months ahead
02Or avoid the event on purposeIf the event is not your story, shoot the week before or after: same city, better prices, easier permits.Plan around
03Accreditation has its own deadlineFestivals, sport and official events accredit press and crews on their own deadlines, often well before the event. We track them for you.Deadlines
What is happening this month, including strikes and border rules: see our monthly briefing on filming in France.
When is the Cannes Film Festival in 2027?
The 80th Cannes Film Festival runs from 11 to 22 May 2027.
When is Paris Fashion Week in 2027?
Men's Fall/Winter 2027-28 runs from 19 to 24 January 2027 and Women's Fall/Winter 2027-28 from 1 to 9 March 2027. Men's Spring/Summer 2028 is from 22 to 27 June and Women's Spring/Summer 2028 from 27 September to 5 October 2027.
When is the French presidential election in 2027?
The first round is on 18 April 2027 and the second round on 2 May 2027.
When is Cannes Lions 2027?
Cannes Lions runs from 21 to 25 June 2027 in Cannes.
How far ahead should a production book for Cannes in May?
As early as possible: hotels, cars and experienced crews on the Riviera are taken months ahead of the festival. FixersInParis has a base in Cannes and can hold dates while your project is confirmed.
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