Cannes Lions 2025
Join us next year at the International Festival of Creativity | 16-20 June
With the global advertising industry coming together in June, you’ll learn from the biggest ideas, meet like-minded people and get inspired by the best.
See groundbreaking creativity come to life when work is awarded, and when influential thought leaders take the stage. People from all over the world will be there, so you can meet those you don’t usually cross paths with, and those you do. Experience the biggest brands first-hand, or bring your own business to the world stage.
Wherever you’re at in your creative career, coming to Cannes Lions will leave you with unmatched learnings, experiences and connections. Arrive curious, leave inspired.
Take a look at the 2024 Festival
Festival takeaways all wrapped up
The Official Cannes Lions Wrap-Up is your shortcut to Festival learnings. It distils the magic of the stage sessions and spotlights winning work in an easy to absorb format.
2024 Festival Programme
Delegates enjoyed a week of groundbreaking discussions and insightful learnings with industry icons and trailblazing talent.
Cannes Lions Awards
The world's most groundbreaking work was awarded at the Festival. History was made at the Awards shows where culture-shifting creativity had its moment. Take a look at insights and selected winners from around the globe.
Epic experiences
Thanks to our partners who brought creative discovery and exciting events to the Festival.
"Cannes is the best investment Whalar makes in our marketing arsenal for the entire year."
Jamie Gutfreund
Chief Growth Officer
Whalar
Unparalleled networking
It’s the industry’s biggest global meet-up. Talk to the decision-makers that matter, and build partnerships with people ready to push growth. Whether you’re looking for clients, team members or mentors, make it count in Cannes.
Fast-tracked learning
Young Lion or CMO, our learning initiatives support you at every stage of your career. And with specialist programmes happening at the heart of the Festival, you’ll unlock your creative potential at the place that does it best. Explore our initiatives to see which is best for you.
What happens at Cannes Lions?
The whole industry joins us to celebrate groundbreaking and meaningful creativity. Creativity that progresses not just advertising, but the world. Play the video to find out more.
Festival news
Final Lion winners announced
The following Lions were awarded: Film, Glass: The Lion for Change, Sustainable Development Goals, The Grand Prix for Good and The Dan Wieden Titanium Lions.
2024 Young Lions winners announced
This year’s competition sees Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan being awarded for the first time
New report from The Geena Davis Institute released
‘The Power of Portrayal’ Report looks at representation in Cannes Lions Film and Film Craft Creative Work, from 2006 to 2023.