We know how difficult it can be to secure a reservation at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Luckily, there’s another way in, and you’ll be supporting a good cause, so it’s a win-win situation. amfAR will host its annual Gala Cannes for AIDS research funding during the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Here’s everything you need to know.
amfAR
Hands down the most exclusive ticket of the festival, amfAR boasts a star-studded list of guests. Some of last year’s attendees included Queen Latifah, Halsey, Heidi Klum, and James Marsden. You’ll celebrate with entertainment and art industry world leaders all under the same roof. Not only is your ticket helping fund HIV breakthroughs, but the venue is also a networking Mecca for fashion, business, and film.
The Foundation for AIDS Research invested over $635 million to date and raised $264 million in contributions from the amfAR Gala Cannes alone. You may have heard of the Founding International Chairman, Dame Elizabeth Taylor. With the late movie star’s help, the Gala marks its 30th anniversary this May.
What to Expect
The event continues to grow, so you can expect a large gathering and a quick buyout. Make sure to place your order for tickets as soon as possible. There will be special performances not yet announced. renowned auctioneer Simon de Pury will spearhead a live auction with one-of-a-kind luxury goods, experiences, and artworks. For you, fashion lovers, Carine Roitfeld will curate the fashion show in collaboration with top designers.
Host: Demi Moore
Demi Moore has a busy night lined up. Her movie “The Substance,” is showing at the festival, and she’ll later host the amfAR Gala. This isn’t Moore’s first go around, but 27 years have passed since her last appearance at the event.
Musical Headliner: Cher
Remember when we said Cher was headlining? We’re still processing how epic it’s going to be. She hosted alongside Elizabeth Taylor during the event’s formative years and won amfAR’s Award of Inspiration in 2015. The Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy award-winning singer performance is reason enough to attend.
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
It doesn’t hurt that the hotel will be filled with your current favorite celebrities, but the Hotel du Cap can hold its own as an iconic destination. The hotel has hosted the event for nearly 20 years but has hosted important figures for 150+ years, dating back to Picasso and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Michelin-starred food, impeccable service, and views of the French Riviera make it extra special.
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