Cannes Lions International Festival
The world's biggest celebration of history-making creativity in advertising, marketing, and communications. Five days of world-class learning, global networking, and the industry's most prestigious awards.
What is Cannes Lions?
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the world's epicenter for the creative industry. Held annually in the iconic Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, this five-day celebration brings together thousands of creative professionals, thought leaders, and innovators from around the globe. It's where the industry gathers to see the world's best work, gain insights from industry experts, network with peers, and celebrate creative excellence through the prestigious Cannes Lions Awards.
Premier Awards
The Cannes Lions Awards recognize the world's best creative work and set the global benchmark for creative excellence in the industry.
World-Class Learning
Keynote talks, Academies, Competitions, and structured learning experiences from industry leaders and innovators worldwide.
Global Networking
Connect with thousands of creative professionals, discover new ideas, and build relationships with the world's best talent.
2026 Festival Highlights
Cannes Lions 2026 brings new award categories, specialized programs, and expanded opportunities to celebrate and learn from the world's best creative work.
New for 2026
- •Creative Brand Lion - Brand-focused creative recognition
- •Redefined Creative Data Lion category
- •New AI subcategories across the Lions
- •LIONS Sport - Business of sports marketing program (24-25 June)
- •Expanded LIONS Impact scholarships and funding
Festival Experiences
- →Main Festival (22-26 June) - Five days of creativity
- →The Work - Content hub with talks and industry insights
- →Learning Academies and Competitions
- →Awards entry and submissions
- →Industry partnerships and brand activations
Experience Cannes
Set on the glittering edge of the French Riviera, Cannes becomes the global capital of creativity each June.
While the world's creative elite gather at the iconic Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, the real magic happens just offshore. Chartering a yacht with Ahoy Club puts you at the heart of the action, offering a private, floating escape from the crowds- and front-row access to Cannes at its most electric.
From hosting client meetings and brand moments on deck, to sunset cruising past historic beach clubs and anchoring for long Mediterranean lunches, a yacht becomes your base for both business and pleasure. Expect champagne-fuelled evenings, seamless transfers along the coast, and a level of flexibility and privacy that hotels simply can't match.
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Ready to experience the world's biggest celebration of creativity?
Visit the official Cannes Lions website to explore festival passes, enter the awards, view the learning program, and connect with the global creative community.
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