The Classic Pass
Tailored to empower every stage of creative marketing careers, so you can maximise your Festival experience.
Access the Palais, Rotonde and the City
The Talks
Creative legends, marketing mavericks, inspiring creators. They’ll all be at Cannes Lions 2026. Stay tuned for this year’s Programme.
Awards Shows
Lion-winning creativity takes the stage every evening of the Festival at the Awards Shows. This is where history is made, and your pass gives you access to all of it.
LIONS School
The creative marketing education campus, offering a space to learn from the world’s best and become a future leader.
Experiences
See creativity come to life when you explore brand activations and community hubs across Cannes.
Tours and meet-ups
Maximise your time at Cannes Lions with curated meet-ups and Festival tours, and make meaningful connections that drive your journey forward.
Closing Party and Happy Hours
All Classic passes give you access to both the Friday Closing Party and the daily Happy Hours on the Terrace – so you can network and build on the connections you’ve made throughout the week.
Tap into networking opportunities
Meet and connect with the creative marketing industry
There are countless ways to network during the week. Talk to decision-makers, foster connections and do business at meet-ups, Happy Hours and Festival tours.
Network via the official Festival app
Connect with fellow delegates and book meetings in advance through the Cannes Lions App, so your networking can start before the Festival does.
Get complimentary Wi-Fi across the city
Stay connected throughout the week with access to free Wi-Fi across the city of Cannes as part of your Classic pass.
Access the world’s best work
Visit exhibitions of Lion-winning & shortlisted work
Digital, on-demand access to talks post-Festival
Access to The Work for the duration of the Festival
Visit selected partner experience and activations
Explore all partners spaces
Amazon
Meta Beach
Choose the right Classic pass for you
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Classic
The essential Cannes Lions experience. Access the Palais, city activations and the Rotonde – where the best ideas are celebrated and the global creative community meets to do business.
exclusive for marketers
Classic Marketer
All the Classic pass access, plus exclusive takeaways from the Global CMO Growth Council. Connect with marketing leaders, discuss trends and gain insights into what’s shaping the industry.
application required
Classic Young Lion
Includes access to tailored content in the LIONS School, where you’ll find talks designed to help you grow your skills, advance your career and make your mark.
application required
Classic Student
For the industry’s future leaders. Features a custom guided Festival tour and a dedicated area in the happy hour, where you can connect with peers and industry leaders.
application required
Start-up
Your gateway to growth. Includes an exclusive industry meet-up, designed to connect you with potential partners and investors who can help take your business to the next level.
application required
Challenger
Includes an exclusive meet-up so you can meet fellow entrepreneurs eager to collaborate. This is your moment to share your story, forge connections and position your agency as a leader.