The Awards are where the benchmark for global creative excellence is set each year. It's where impact is recognised. It's where history is made.

Start submitting your best work from 15 January.

The new Creative Brand Lion will celebrate brands that use creativity strategically across their organisations by recognising the systems, cultures and capabilities that assure creative excellence.

Further changes to the Lions in 2026 include a redefinition of the Creative Data Lion, new AI subcategories and more.

A new two-day programme dedicated to the business of competition is happening at Cannes Lions, 24 - 25 June. LIONS Sport is a must-attend for anyone involved in the business of sport marketing.

This summer, the best seat in the game isn’t courtside.

Passes are on sale and hotel rooms are being snapped up as we gear up to the industry’s annual International Festival of Creativity in Cannes from 22 to 26 June. Join us to learn, network and get ahead of the curve.

Immersive brand activations, a home to host meetings, event sponsorship and beyond – the Festival is your chance to do business where the industry connects. Become a Festival partner and put your brand in front of the people who matter most.

Creativity is at its best when everyone has a seat at the table. Our LIONS Impact programme aims to break down barriers and provide equitable access to the Festival. Have a look at the opportunities to see if you or your team are eligible.

From onstage inspiration to more structured offerings like Academies and Competitions, learning at Cannes Lions helps you reach your potential and hear from the legends who’ve been there.