Inclusivity & Accessibility

Everyone will need to wear a badge onsite at all times – this will be your passport to the Festival. Badge collection is at the Gare Maritime, and you’ll find an accessible desk in the Fast Track lane. You can let us know ahead of time if you have reduced mobility or special requirements by updating your pass registration details online or by contacting us.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to staff when you arrive – they’ll be easy to spot in ‘Staff’ t-shirts and badges.

We offer reserved seating at our main stages and line skip for anyone with reduced mobility. There’ll be a discreet icon on your badge to let staff know you require access to these services. You can request this via the online pass registration form, at the Gare Maritime registration desks or one of our Info Desks. This also includes adjustments that we already have in place, e.g. ramps, accessible lifts, quiet lounges, mental health aiders or other requirements.

An accessibility team will be available onsite during Festival hours to offer support and assistance. They’re available to guide you around the venue and help you with anything you need.

A personal assistant or essential companion

If you’d like to bring someone to help you get around the Festival grounds, please reach out to us for further information.

Service & emotional support animals

We’re accommodating to anyone who needs to bring a service or emotional support animal to the Festival. Just get in touch and we’ll sort it out for you.

If you haven’t been to the Festival before, we’ve got you covered with our top tips to help you plan your day. You’ll see the location of everything in the Cannes Lions 2025 app, including how long it takes to get to each place. Note that parts of the Croisette may be pedestrianised during the Festival, so you can get around easier. Keep an eye out for designated pedestrian zones, which make walking safer.

Plan your route:

We’re here to help you familiarise yourself with the Festival layout and identify accessible pathways to key destinations. You can book an accessible tour in the Cannes Lions 2025 app, and we also have a support team on standby during Festival hours. If you can’t make the pre-arranged tours, get in touch – we’ll be able to organise another time that suits you.

Opt for the beachside route:

The pavement along the beachside of the Croisette tends to be wider, providing more space for wheelchair users to navigate comfortably.

Utilise accessible facilities:

Many venues and partner activations offer accessible facilities and services for disabled people. Don't hesitate to inquire about accessibility options when planning your itinerary.

To support easy and inclusive travel around Cannes, the Palm Bus public transport network offers a wide range of accessible services for Festival delegates:

Regular and on-demand services

• The Palm Bus network includes over 30 daytime routes, dedicated evening services (Palm Night) and a scenic route along the Croisette (Palm Impérial).
• Palm à la Demande is a special on-demand service with ramp-equipped vans and trained drivers for people with reduced mobility. Advance booking is required, and tickets cost €1.80 per trip.

Accessibility features

All Palm Buses are fitted with:

• step-free, low-floor boarding and ramps
• reserved wheelchair space and easy-to-reach ‘stop request’ buttons
• visual and audible ‘next stop’ announcements.

Booking Palm à la Demande

To use the on-demand service, delegates must register by providing:

• their full name
• a form of ID (Passport or Government issued ID Card)
• proof of Cannes Lions registration (badge or equivalent)
• disability documentation (if applicable).

All requests will be centralised and sent to Eros Ferrier (Eros.Ferrier@informa.com), who will then manually register the delegates with Palm Bus directly.

Once you’re registered, Eros will provide you with further instructions.

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate in getting in touch with us on accessibility@canneslions.com.

As we look to the future of Cannes Lions, our focus is on creating opportunities, providing access and nurturing the next generation of creatives in the making. Take a look at how we’re doing it:

• The ERA Pass programme: In 2024, we introduced our Equity, Representation and Accessibility (ERA) Programme aimed at promoting diversity in the creative industry and at Cannes Lions. As part of our mission to drive progress, each year, we commit to distributing up to €2m in complimentary passes to support underrepresented and underserved communities. Find out more.
• See It Be It: We know that women and non-binary people are still heavily outnumbered at a leadership level. We want to change this, so every year we invite 16 women and non-binary people for a four-day Festival programme full of learnings, masterclasses and mentorship. Find out more.
• Young Lions: Our dedicated pass helps early career creatives and students under 30 experience the Festival at a reduced price point.
• LIONS Academies: We’ve got a range of academies to help rising talent fast-track their careers, including our Roger Hatchuel Student Academy and our Brand Marketer Academy.
• LIONS Scholarship: Helping the next generation of talent access the Festival with 10 fully-funded places across the Brand Marketers Academy and the Creative Academy.

We’ve also partnered with brands and initiatives across the industry to provide opportunities for a range of diverse groups and emerging talent. Find out what we’re doing.