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.

We also offer other accessibility services including accessible lifts, ramps and mental health aiders. You can request accessibility services via the pass registration form, the info desks or the Gare Maritime registration desks.

An accessibility team will be available onsite during Festival hours (9am to 6pm) to offer support and assistance. They’re available to guide you around the venue and help you with anything you need.

If you have any questions, please contact our team by email at accessibility@canneslions.com.

Bringing 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.

Bringing service and emotional support animals

We’re accommodating to anyone needing to bring a service or emotional support animal to the Festival. If you have any questions, please contact our team by email at accessibility@canneslions.com

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 2026 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 2026 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.

• Crèche opening hours: 9am–7pm daily, from 18 to 26 June 2026.
• Booking childcare: Spaces can be booked for up to four hours at a time, after those four hours, the children must be collected for a break, and they can be dropped off again afterwards.
• Age requirements: 0–12 years.
• Food and drink: We’ll be providing water and a snack during each session. Meals won’t be available, so we recommend picking up your child in time for lunch, either during or at the end of your session.
• Staffing:
  • For children under 2, there’ll be one carer looking after a group of two children.
  • For children aged 2–3, there'll be one carer looking after a group of three children.
  • For children aged 3–7, there’ll be one carer looking after a group of five children.
  • For children aged 8 and above, there’ll be one carer looking after a group of 6 children.
• Pushchairs: Storage will be available next to the Nipperbout crèche area, so you can leave your pushchair there while your child is in daycare.

All children will be issued a complimentary Festival badge. If you need helping booking you can contact Nipperbout on 01296 712 658 or email the team registration@nipperbout.com.

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

More information coming soon, but in the meantime, feel free to reach out to accessibility@canneslions.com if you have any questions.

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 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.
• 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.