Press

Press accreditation for Cannes Lions is exclusively reserved for professional journalists, photographers, and media representatives who actively cover the creative marketing industries and align with the Festival's focus. Press Passes provide access to the Festival, Award Shows, and dedicated Press Centre facilities.

All accredited media must meet our Eligibility Criteria and adhere to our Press Terms and Conditions and Press Code of Conduct.

Press Passes will not be granted to:

• Publishers, general managers, or business development professionals
• Sales representatives or account managers
• Brand ambassadors or marketing professionals
• PR representatives or communications strategists
• Non-editorial media professionals
• Representatives of communities, forums or user groups
• Individuals whose primary purpose is networking, business development, or promotion

Press Pass applications must be done through our application system, please apply here.

Please note that applications for press accreditation will close on Monday 15 June 2026, at 11:59 PM BST.

We cannot guarantee capacity to process additional press accreditations during the Festival or after this date. The Cannes Lions Press Team reserves the right to decline late or onsite requests.

All applications must include a formal Letter of Assignment, on company letterhead and from an assigning editor or producer containing:

1. Detailed description of the media outlet (publication, network, platform, or station)
2. Full name and professional title of the attending individual(s)
3. Specific role of the applicant at the Festival (journalist, photographer, videographer, etc.)
4. Comprehensive coverage plan outlining pre-Festival, on-site, and post-Festival content

Applicants will also need to include editorial examples. Information on what to include in your application depending on your role can be found in our Eligibility Criteria. We recommend that you read it thoroughly before applying.
Please note that previous Festival attendees must provide examples of past coverage to be considered for re-accreditation.

All accredited press will receive the Cannes Lions Digital Pass, providing access to live streamed daily Awards Shows, a curated selection of livestreamed talks from the Lumière, Debussy and Rotonde stages, and on-demand access to talks from across all official Festival stages. On-demand talks will be available on lovethework.com up to 72 hours after they've finished on stage.

Accredited press will also have access to the Press Portal, where they can download shortlists, winners lists, case studies of the winning work, press releases, Festival photos, Awards statistics and recordings of the press conferences.

During the Festival week, press have access to a dedicated Press Centre on level 4 of the Palais. This is where every press conference will be held across the week, and where press can access a range of media facilities -- as well as one of the most beautiful views in the building, ideal for conducting interviews.

The Press Centre is only accessible with a Press Pass.

Facilities available:

• work spaces with power supplies
• lockers on request
• live seminar streaming area
• three private interview rooms available for booking
• printers
• desktop computers
• complimentary breakfast and refreshments including tea, coffee and water.

The Press Portal is home to our press kits, press releases, Festival photos and logos, statistics, case studies and embargoed Awards information.

The Portal is accessible to all Festival-accredited media. When you're accredited for Cannes Lions 2026, this will be your first source for Festival information before it's released elsewhere.

To access the Press Portal please log in to press.canneslions.com. If you don't know your password, then enter your email address, check the 'forgotten password' box and click submit.

Pass holders are responsible for arranging and funding their own travel and accommodations.

Press accreditation provides you with access to bnetwork, where you can find available accommodation and securely book rooms in Cannes. Due to the high demand for accommodation during the Festival week, we strongly recommend that you apply for press accreditation early, so that you may gain access to the platform.

For additional information on booking accommodation please visit: our Accommodation section.

For information on travel, accommodation, navigating the Festival and more, please visit our 'Plan your trip' page.

If you are looking for information around Inclusivity & Accessibility at the Festival, please visit our Inclusivity & Accessibility page.