Everything you need to know about Cannes Lions
What to expect across the five-day Festival on 22-26 June 2026.
Creativity comes to life at Cannes Lions. It’s where the world’s industry-leading work is awarded, influential thought leaders take to the stage and global connections are made.
In the Palais and beyond, interact with and experience the biggest brands firsthand, explore live judging sessions to understand what great looks like and take your inspiration from the very best.
Build your schedule
See the 2026 Speakers
See who’ll be taking to the stage to deliver never-before-seen talks – covering a dynamic range of topics.
2026 Programme
Explore what’s on at the Festival so you can plan your must-see talks and make the most out of the week.
Create your Festival agenda
Download the app to save your must-see sessions and make sure you never miss a talk.
Discover our six Content Streams
Designed to help you navigate the broad range of topics, skills and trends. Your personalised programme starts here.
Registration & navigating the Festival
From badge collection to the Festival app – get all the information you’ll need to find your way around the Festival.
Attending Cannes Lions for the first time?
Cannes Lions top tips
Everything you need to know about visiting Cannes Lions – from first timers to families and budget tips.
Join a group tour and meet other first-timers
Tours are scheduled on Monday and Tuesday and available in multiple languages. Simply search ‘first-timer’ in the app or drop by the Tour Booth located by the red carpet stairs.
Go to the Welcome Reception
It’s a relaxed chance to connect with fellow first‑timers over tea, coffee and mimosas – the perfect way to kick off the week. Monday at Club Croisette from 1pm to 2pm.
Connect
Creatives, innovators, brands and beyond. See how you can make the most of networking opportunities at the Festival.
WATCH FROM ANYWHERE
Can’t make it to Cannes Lions?
The Streaming pass connects you to the Festival’s most inspiring moments, wherever you are.
Explore the Festival
Awards
Witness history
Whether you're watching from the crowd or hoping to lift a Lion onstage, learn more about the Awards.
partnerships
Explore partner spaces
Outside the Palais, your week is all about what you can see, do and discover through our partner spaces. See who’ll be there.
Passes
Discover different ways to join us
Whether you’re here to learn, to network, to compete or to lead, there’s a pass built around who you are and what you want to get out of the week.
What to expect
