Major events 2027: the Paris, Riviera and Alps calendar
The major events of 2027 in Paris, on the French Riviera and in the Alps sharply increase demand for chauffeurs. Here are their dates, checked against official sources, and our advice on booking at the right time.
In 2027, note six weeks of Fashion Week in Paris, the Cannes Film Festival from 11 to 22 May, Roland-Garros from 17 May to 6 June, the Monaco Grand Prix from 4 to 6 June and the Paris Air Show from 14 to 20 June. Dates checked in November 2026: book as soon as yours are set.
What is the 2027 events calendar?
Here are the dates published by the organisers when we checked them, in November 2026. They may still change: check them on the official websites before booking tickets, hotels and transfers.
| Event | Place | 2027 dates | Our page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Fashion Week Menswear, then Haute Couture | Paris | 19 to 24 January, then 25 to 28 January | Fashion Week |
| Winter school holidays (ski) | Alps | 6 February to 8 March, depending on the zone | See below |
| Paris Fashion Week Womenswear | Paris | 1 to 9 March | Fashion Week |
| MIPIM | Cannes, Palais des Festivals | 16 to 19 March | — |
| Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters | Monte-Carlo | 3 to 11 April | — |
| Cannes Film Festival | Cannes, Palais des Festivals | 11 to 22 May | Cannes Film Festival |
| Roland-Garros | Paris, 16th arrondissement | 17 May to 6 June | Roland-Garros |
| Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | 4 to 6 June | Monaco Grand Prix |
| Paris Air Show | Paris-Le Bourget | 14 to 20 June | Trade fairs |
| VivaTech | Paris, Porte de Versailles | 16 to 19 June | Trade fairs |
| Cannes Lions | Cannes, Palais des Festivals | 21 to 25 June | — |
| Paris Fashion Week Menswear | Paris | 22 to 27 June | Fashion Week |
| Haute Couture | Paris | 5 to 8 July | Fashion Week |
| Monaco Yacht Show | Monaco | 22 to 25 September | — |
| Paris Fashion Week Womenswear | Paris | 27 September to 5 October | Fashion Week |
| Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | ParisLongchamp | Official dates not yet published (usually the first weekend of October) | — |
Fashion, tennis, trade fairs: what is on in Paris?
Paris Fashion Week 2027: six weeks of shows
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode has published its full 2027 calendar. In January, Menswear week and Haute Couture follow on from each other over ten days, from 19 to 28 January. Shows then take place all over the city: an hourly chauffeur for the day saves you looking for a car between two appointments.
Roland-Garros 2027: three weeks at Porte d'Auteuil
The tournament runs from 17 May to 6 June 2027: qualifying from 17 to 21 May, main draw from Sunday 23 May to Sunday 6 June, finals on 5 and 6 June. Night sessions make for long days: a chauffeur waiting for you nearby saves you looking for a taxi on the way out.
Mid-June: the Paris Air Show and VivaTech in the same week
The Paris Air Show, held in odd-numbered years, takes place from 14 to 20 June 2027; VivaTech, from 16 to 19 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The north and the south of Paris are then busy at the same time, just before Menswear Fashion Week from 22 June.
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
France Galop has not yet published the date of the 2027 edition. According to the organiser, the race takes place every first weekend of October at ParisLongchamp. If this pattern holds, it will fall during Womenswear Fashion Week, which ends on 5 October.
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Cannes Film Festival 2027: the 80th edition
The Festival runs from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 22 May 2027. The Palais des Festivals also hosts MIPIM, the international property market, from 16 to 19 March, and Cannes Lions, the festival of creativity, from 21 to 25 June. During these weeks, traffic is very heavy around the Croisette: if you are staying in Nice or Antibes, plan your round trips with a chauffeur.
Monaco Grand Prix 2027: the weekend of 4 to 6 June
Formula 1 has scheduled the Monaco Grand Prix for 4 to 6 June 2027, with, for the first time, a sprint race in the Principality. Sunday 6 June is also the last day of Roland-Garros: if you plan to attend both, organise your journeys at the same time. In Monte-Carlo, the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters runs from 3 to 11 April, and the Monaco Yacht Show is held from 22 to 25 September.
In the Alps, what are the 2027 winter holiday dates?
According to Onisep, the 2027 French school winter holidays run from 6 February to 8 March: zone C, which includes Paris, from 6 to 22 February; zone A, which includes Lyon and Grenoble, from 13 February to 1 March; zone B, which includes Nice, from 20 February to 8 March. If you are arriving at Geneva Airport on a Saturday at the start or end of the holidays, book your transfer to the resort several weeks in advance. Our guide Geneva airport to ski resorts compares the options; our vehicles are equipped for winter, in accordance with the French Mountain Law.
When should you book a chauffeur for an event?
- As soon as your dates are setDemand is very high during these periods. Send your schedule as soon as you know it: a cancellation made more than 24 hours before pick-up is refunded at 100%.
- With a schedule, even a provisional oneArrival, hotel, times of shows, matches or evening events: the more precise the request, the more accurate the quote. The fixed price is given to you before you book, with no night or weekend surcharge.
- By choosing the right formulaA simple transfer for arrival and departure, an hourly chauffeur for busy days: your chauffeur then waits for you near the exit.
- By allowing for access restrictionsIn Monaco during the Grand Prix or in Cannes during the Festival, traffic is controlled: your chauffeur drops you as close as possible, depending on the access authorised.
- By stating your group and luggageSedan for up to 3 passengers, van for up to 8, minibus and coach for up to 54 passengers, on quotation.
For your dinners and galas during these weeks, discover our chauffeur service for evenings and events.
On quotation: you receive a fixed price before you book, with a bilingual chauffeur (French and English) and no night or weekend surcharge.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Cannes Film Festival?
From Tuesday 11 to Saturday 22 May 2027, for the 80th edition, according to the Palais des Festivals de Cannes.
When are the 2027 winter holidays?
According to Onisep, from 6 February to 8 March 2027 depending on the zone: zone C, which includes Paris, from 6 to 22 February; zone A, which includes Lyon and Grenoble, from 13 February to 1 March; zone B, which includes Nice, from 20 February to 8 March.
Is the date of the 2027 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe known?
No: the official date has not yet been published. According to France Galop, the race takes place every first weekend of October at ParisLongchamp.
Which weekend is the busiest in June 2027?
The first weekend of June combines the end of Roland-Garros and the Monaco Grand Prix. In mid-June, the Paris Air Show, VivaTech and then Cannes Lions follow one another: book as soon as your dates are known.
Do your prices go up during major events?
Our fixed prices have no night or weekend surcharge. For a tailor-made programme during an event, such as the Monaco Grand Prix, we draw up a quote; the fixed price is always given to you before you book.
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Sources
- Next seasons, 2027 calendar of Paris Fashion Week and Haute Couture (FHCM)
- Cannes Film Festival 2027, 11 to 22 May (Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes)
- F1 Schedule 2027 (Formula 1)
- What's new with the F1 Sprint in 2027? (Formula 1)
- Roland-Garros 2027, official website (FFT)
- Opening week Roland-Garros 2027 (Roland-Garros Travel, official website)
- Practical information, MIPIM dates (MIPIM)
- Register your interest for Cannes Lions 2027 (Cannes Lions)
- VivaTech 2026 press release, announcement of the 2027 edition (VivaTech, distributed by EQS News)
- Paris Air Show 2027 (SIAE, official organiser)
- Week's schedule 2027 (Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters)
- Monaco Yacht Show, 2027 edition (Monaco Yacht Show)
- Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (France Galop)
- School holidays 2026-2027 (Onisep)
Prices and timetables of other means of transport may change: check the official websites before you travel.
Prices and information checked in November 2026 · Updated 6 November 2026.
Written by the Aura Chauffeur team, private chauffeurs in Paris.