Festival FAQ

16 - 20 June 2025 | Palais Des Festivals, Cannes, France

Need help onsite at Cannes Lions? See our most commonly asked questions below – and find the answers to everything you need to know.

Opening hours

Date

Registration Times

Palais Opening (exc. Awards, which ends at 7pm)

Content

Awards Show

Sun 15 June

8:00AM – 8:00PM

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Mon 16 June

8:00AM – 8:00PM

9:00AM - 6:00PM

09:30AM - 6:30PM

5:00PM - 7:00 PM

Tue 17 June

8:00AM – 8:00PM

9:00AM - 6:00PM

09:45AM - 6:30PM

5:00PM - 7:00 PM

Wed 18 June

9:00AM – 7:00PM

9:00AM - 6:00PM

09:00AM - 6:30PM

5:00PM - 7:00 PM

Thu 19 June

9:00AM – 7:00PM

9:00AM - 6:00PM

10:00AM - 6:30PM

5:00PM - 7:00 PM

Fri 20 June

9:00AM – 7:00PM

9:00AM - 6:00PM

10:00AM - 5:00PM

5:00PM - 7:00 PM

Strictly no drones to be flown at Cannes Lions

Please note that the flying of drones in Cannes is strictly prohibited.

Exceptions outside the Festival perimeter are only made with prior Air Traffic Control authorisation.

Read the regulations

Information to help you plan your trip

Travel, visas and accommodation

How to get to Cannes, all the Visa information you need, plus accommodation for every budget.
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What to expect

What to look out for and what to look forward to during Festival week – in the Palais and beyond.
Explore the Festival

What to know before you go

Have questions about things like childcare and accessibility? Our tips will help you feel prepared beforehand.
Read the guides

Registration & navigating the Festival

From badge collection to the Festival map and app – get all the information you'll need to find your way around the Festival.
Find out more

Get in touch

Useful contacts so you can direct any queries, concerns or questions our way – we’re happy to help.
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top tips

Cannes top tips

Everything you need to know about visiting Cannes – from first timers to families, budget tips to what to bring.
Read the guides

Got questions?

Get in touch with the Delegates team so we can further assist you. We’re available via phone, email and live chat and will get back to you within 1 working day.

+44 0 20 7046 1155

delegates@canneslions.com

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You may also find our booking support, help, and FAQs useful if you have questions.