Find your perfect pass
There’s a place for everyone at Cannes Lions 2026. From iconic inspiration on stage to celebrations of the world’s best work and networking opportunities with the entire creative community – the Festival is where the industry comes together. And a Cannes Lions pass is your ticket to it all.
Whichever pass you choose, check out what it can do below. Our pass comparison table compares the benefits and level of access provided under each pass type – and while it’s not exhaustive of every pass type, it provides details on the most popular Cannes Lions pass picker options.
If you’re still unsure which pass is right for you, just get in touch. We’re happy to help.
Comparison Table
| Classic | Classic Student | Classic Young Lion | Classic Start-Up | Gold | Gold Plus | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to the Palais, including Cannes Lions talks and Award Shows | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Exhibitions of Lion-winning and shortlisted work | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Entry to meeting and networking spaces | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ ️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Access to selected partner events and spaces | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ ️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Closing Party entry on Friday 26 June | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ ️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Daily complimentary Happy Hour networking drinks | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ ️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Access to networking via the official Festival app | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Digital, on-demand access to talks from all official stages post-Festival | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Access to The Work for the duration of the Festival | ✔️ | ✔️️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Complimentary Wi-Fi across the city | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Priority access to Awards Shows, talks in the Lumière and Debussy, and the Closing Party | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Clubhouse access (including complimentary food & drink) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Meet & greet sessions, with early sign-up available | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Lounge access to daily Happy Hours on the Terrace | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Lounge access at the Closing Party | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Ability to book a 1:1 session with the Lions Awards team | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| A Festival schedule curated by our experts based on your profile | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Dedicated account manager contact onsite | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| 15% discount on Cannes Lions merchandise | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Access to book select 4* hotel rooms | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||||
| Access to book select 5* hotel rooms | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||||
| Luxury transfers from and to Nice airport | ✔️ | ||||||
| Complimentary companion pass to Awards Shows and Closing Party | ✔️ |