Ciara and Adam Lambert are heading to the South of France to join the lineup of the glitzy amfAR Gala Cannes.
As previously announced, the starry program for the 31st Cannes gala features a headline performance by Duran Duran and host Tajari P. Henson. The gala, which takes place annually at the tail end of the Cannes Film Festival, is set to take place at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22.
“We are thrilled to have such a sensational line-up of talented artists — the iconic Duran Duran, Ciara, and Adam Lambert — performing for us at amfAR Gala Cannes this year and we are deeply grateful for their support of our work,” said amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost. “We are also delighted that the incomparable Taraji P. Henson has graciously agreed to act as host for the evening.”
In conjunction with the news about Ciara and Lambert, amfAR also revealed the chairs for the event, some of whom will be in attendance: Pedro Almodóvar, Angela Bassett, Odell Beckham Jr., Halle Berry, Len Blavatnik, Adrien Brody, Ron Burkle, Marion Cotillard, Tom Cruise, Colman Domingo, Alessandro Dusi, Laurence Escalante, David Glasser, Paris Jackson, Milla Jovovich, Heidi Klum, Spike Lee, Julian Lennon, Demi Moore, Coco Rocha, Carine Roitfeld, Caroline Scheufele, Russell Wilson and Ciara, Jeffrey Wright, Michelle Yeoh, amfAR trustees Vin Roberti and Tony Mancilla, and amfAR board co-chairs T. Ryan Greenawalt and Kevin McClatchy.
The black-tie gala will once again feature a live auction of luxury goods, experiences and art led by auctioneer Simon de Pury. Carine Roitfeld is back in the fold to curate a fashion show with looks by participating designers Alaïa, AMI Paris, Atsuko Kudo, Balenciaga, Chanel, Courréges, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Duran Lantink, DSquared2, Elie Saab, GCDS, Jacquemus, Laquan Smith, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Nina Ricci, North Face x Skims, Off-White, Prada, Richard Quinn, Rick Owens, Saint Laurent, Skims, Valentino and Yanina Couture.
Chopard is the night’s presenting sponsor with additional support from La Premiere Air France, Kodiak Pictures, Beluga Vodka, Champagne Telmont, Dassai Sake, Gérard Bertrand Wines and RUMOR Rosé. The gala takes place near the end of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which runs through May 24.