Activation
ADWEEKJun 21 – Jun 26
ADWEEK House Cannes
Hotel Barriere Le Majestic, Cannes
ADWEEK House at Cannes Lions. Daily talks, panels, and partner programming with marketers, creatives, and culture leaders all week.
The ultimate prep site for Cannes 2026.
See who's going and register for every possible party and event.
Party
New Digital AgeSun, Jun 21 · 8:00 AM
Experian's Cannes Happy Hour (Sunday Kickoff)
Canopy Hilton Rooftop, Cannes
Experian's elevated kickoff to Cannes Lions 2026. Handcrafted cocktails, curated bites, and a special live performance by indie pop band St. Lucia (fresh off their North American tour). Above the French Riviera at the Canopy Hilton Rooftop.
Panel
SeedtagJun 21 – Jun 26
Seedtag at Cannes Lions 2026
41-43 Rue Félix Faure, 06400 Cannes
Seedtag activation across the full festival week at 41-43 Rue Félix Faure. Contextual advertising and AI conversations with the Seedtag leadership team. Open all week for meetings and programming.
Activation
AdformJun 21 – Jun 26
Adform @ Cannes Lions 2026
Cannes (venue shared on RSVP)
Adform team available all week for relaxed adtech and marketing strategy chats. Programming covers AI, omnichannel orchestration, and digital sovereignty. Multiple themed sessions across the week.
Party
VibioSun, Jun 21 · 6:00 PM
Pre-Cannes Popup Party
Cannes, France (exact address shared after registration)
Pre-Cannes warm-up party hosted by Christopher Carew (Vibio). A casual popup gathering the night before Cannes Lions kicks off. Ideal for early-arrivers looking to network ahead of the festival week.
Party
ADWEEKSun, Jun 21 · 7:00 PM
Networking
Propeller GroupJun 22 – Jun 26
Propeller Group fringe events list
All over Cannes
The definitive directory of 1,100+ third-party events around the festival. Free to browse. Bookmark and check daily.
Panel
Cannes LionsMon, Jun 22 · 6:45 AM
Cannes Lions Run Club
Esplanade Pantiéro, Monument aux Morts de Cannes, Vieux Port
A 5K morning run along the Croisette organized by Shakuri Studios in partnership with Trailblazers Sweatworking Club. Inclusive pace built for conversation rather than competition. Meet 6:45 AM, run starts 7:00 AM CEST. Runs Mon–Thu, June 22–25.
Activation
The Nucleus NetworkMon, Jun 22 · 7:00 AM
Tennis on the Riviera
Tennis Park Montfleury, Cannes
Morning tennis on the French Riviera from The Nucleus Network. A courtside meetup before the festival begins.
Beach Club
3C VenturesJun 22 – Jun 26
3C Ventures @ Cannes (Plage 3CV)
La Plage 3CV, Cannes
3C Ventures beachside venue at Cannes. Daily programming for marketers, founders, and partner brands.
Activation
AdobeJun 22 – Jun 26
Adobe Studio @ Cannes Lions
TBA
Adobe Studio brings together creators, marketers, and Adobe leadership for daily talks, workshops, and the Adobe Sunset Series across Cannes week.
Beach Club
AdobeJun 22 – Jun 26
Adobe x LIONS Creator Beach
TBA
The official LIONS Creator Beach, presented with Adobe. A daily hub for creators at Cannes Lions with programming, panels, and meetups.
Show your festival pass at the door, no separate RSVP needed.
Yacht
AxiosJun 22 – Jun 25
Axios House at Cannes 2026
Port de Cannes, Yacht Row
Axios House returns to the Croisette on yacht row. Four days of conversations with leaders in media, entertainment, sports, and communications. Hosted by Sara Fischer, Kerry Flynn, and Eleanor Hawkins.
Activation
Bain & CompanyJun 22 – Jun 26
Bain & Company at Cannes Lions 2026
TBA, Cannes
Bain & Company at Cannes Lions, sharing insights from its Marketing Leaders & Laggards study plus sessions on AI in marketing measurement and the creator economy for senior marketers.
Panel
BasisJun 22 – Jun 25
Basis at Cannes Lions 2026
42 Boulevard de la Croisette, Floor 5, Cannes
Basis hosts a 4-day Cannes presence on the Croisette. Programmatic and AI conversations with the Basis team on the 5th floor. Connect for meetings throughout the week.
Beach Club
Brand InnovatorsJun 22 – Jun 26
Brand Innovators Marketing Leadership Summit
Armani Caffe · LVMH Villa, Cannes
Brand Innovators' 4-day Marketing Leadership Summit returns to Cannes with TWO stages. Beach Stage + Showcase Stage. Across Armani Caffe and LVMH Villa.
Dinner
DigidayMon, Jun 22 · 8:00 AM
Cannes Brand Leaders Dinner
TBA
Digiday Brand Leaders Dinner. A private gathering of senior marketers from the worlds biggest brands.
Awards
Cannes LionsJun 22 – Jun 26
Cannes Lions Festival pass
Palais des Festivals, Cannes
The main festival pass. Grants access to the Palais, talks, screenings, and the official awards. Register your interest first to unlock the public RSVP forms for many official microsites.
Yacht
CognitivJun 22 – Jun 26
Cognitiv at Cannes Lions 2026 (Performance Parlor)
E-Motion Yacht, Jetée Albert Edouard Nord, Cannes
Cognitiv hosts AI-powered performance marketing conversations all week aboard the E-Motion yacht. Fast, focused, elegantly produced sessions with the industry's sharpest minds.
Activation
Deloitte DigitalJun 22 – Jun 26
Deloitte Digital at Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity
TBA
Deloitte Digital's Cannes activation. Programming on agentic AI, omnichannel personalization, and smarter content lifecycles for brand growth. Multi-day presence across the festival.
Beach Club
Epidemic SoundJun 22 – Jun 26
Epidemic Sound Cannes Cabana
TBA, Cannes
Epidemic Sound's Cabana at Cannes Lions 2026, a music and creator space during festival week. Landing page details to be confirmed.
Activation
Female QuotientJun 22 – Jun 26
FQ Equality Lounge® at Cannes Lions
Hôtel Martinez Suite 731, 73 Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
Opening day of The Female Quotient's Equality Lounge. 70+ panels and 400 speakers across 4 days. Programming for C-suite leaders to rising stars, with Purpose Pop-Up Shop, headshot station, wellness area.
Beach Club
InkwellJun 22 – Jun 26
Inkwell Beach Cannes
Inkwell Beach
A space at Cannes Lions for Black & Brown creatives, marketers, and culture-shapers. Programming, panels, networking. Programming throughout the day.
Panel
Cannes LionsJun 22 – Jun 26
Journal House (WSJ) @ Cannes Lions 2026
61 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
WSJ Journal House on the Croisette. Daily programming, conversations with newsmakers, and networking throughout Cannes week.
Beach Club
Little Black BookJun 22 – Jun 26
LBB & Friends Beach at Cannes Lions 2026
La Plage Croisette, 65 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
Little Black Book's 15th year on the sand. Daily creative programming with headline sponsor MurphyCobb covering creativity, brand strategy, AI, and content production. Open, welcoming space for industry to gather between sessions.
Panel
Cannes LionsMon, Jun 22 · 8:00 AM
Later Lounge at Cannes Lions 2026 (Day 1)
Cannes (private space, address shared upon approval)
Later kicks off Later Lounge. A series of small, invite-only sessions and conversations with marketers, creators, and platform leaders, set within a space designed to slow the pace of Cannes. Runs Mon–Wed, 8 AM – 5 PM CEST daily.
Panel
MonksJun 22 – Jun 26
Le Monks Cafe
Les Monks Café, 5 Sq. Mérimée, Cannes, France 06400
Monks (formerly Media.Monks) cafe venue at Cannes. Drop-in programming and partner conversations through the festival.
Activation
LinktreeJun 22 – Jun 26
Linktree at Cannes 2026
Cannes (venue shared on RSVP)
Linktree at Cannes Lions 2026 with programming for the creator economy. Drop-in week-long presence for creators, brands, and partners building on Linktree. Specific sessions shared via the Linktree page.
Party
LiveRampJun 22 – Jun 26
LiveRamp at Cannes Lions 2026
LiveRamp office, the Croisette
LiveRamp's Cannes office on the Croisette for meetings on data collaboration, identity, and AI-powered marketing, plus the La Mome Soiree evening reception with drinks and French cuisine.
Panel
New Digital AgeJun 22 – Jun 26
Maison New Digital Age
59 Rue Felix Faure, Cannes
NDA hub at 59 Rue Felix Faure with live podcasts and roundtables across the week. Sir Martin Sorrell (Mon), Brian O'Kelley (Wed), retail media roundtable, and the Retail Media Age panel + drinks (Tue).
Activation
MicrosoftJun 22 – Jun 26
Microsoft Gardens
Ondine Cannes, 64 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Microsoft hub at Cannes. Programming throughout the week with Microsoft Advertising, Copilot demos, and partner brands.
Activation
NBCUniversalJun 22 – Jun 26
NBCUniversal at Le Studio
Le Studio, 5 Rue de Belges, Cannes
NBCUniversal returns to Cannes for the next century of must-see moments. Le Studio hosts curated programming on premium storytelling, cross-platform scale, and brand-culture connection. Meetings available by request.
Beach Club
The Trade DeskJun 22 – Jun 26
OpenHouse at Cannes 2026 (The Trade Desk)
Cabana Row, Boulevard de la Croisette
The Trade Desk's OpenHouse on Cabana Row, a gathering space for senior leaders across brands, agencies, publishers, and platforms, with live programming and The Current podcast recordings focused on the open internet. Cannes Lions pass required.
Activation
OpusJun 22 – Jun 26
Opus Base @ Cannes
TBA
Opus base camp during Cannes Lions, a hub for creators and the Opus community.
Activation
SIGNALJun 22 – Jun 26
SIGNAL at Cannes
Hotel le Suquet, Cannes
SIGNAL is a curated 2-day experience exclusively for communicators at Cannes Lions. Brand builders, media leaders, and strategic storytellers redefining what it means to show up in culture. A New Frequency for Communicators at Cannes.
Activation
Samsung AdsJun 22 – Jun 26
Samsung Ads at Cannes Lions 2026
TBA
Samsung Ads' presence at Cannes Lions 2026, with programming and meetings throughout the festival week. Full details to be confirmed.
Dinner
SemrushJun 22 – Jun 26
Semrush Villa: Cannes Lions 2026
Above the Croisette (address on registration)
Semrush four-day villa above the Croisette with workshops, private sessions, and roundtables on brand visibility across AI and modern search. Includes an AI Visibility Index preview and a closed-door CMO dinner.
Beach Club
SiriusXM MediaJun 22 – Jun 26
SiriusXM Media & AdsWizz @ Cannes Lions 2026
SiriusXM Media & AdsWizz Cabana, Cabana Row (waterfront), Cannes
SiriusXM Media + AdsWizz waterfront cabana on Cabana Row. The biggest player in audio adtech (255M reach) brings a week of programming, podcast partnerships, and an AdsWizz tech showcase. Lineup includes Pass the Mic luncheon (Mon), The Sound of Fandom at FQ Beach (Mon 3:30pm w/ Katie Nolan), podcasting comes of age at LBB Beach (Tue 3:30pm), Mel Robbins Cannes debut at Creator Beach (Tue 4:15pm), SiriusXM x Unwell at FQ Beach (Tue 5pm), Winning Attention at FQ Beach (Wed 10:30am), She Runs It Badass Bosses luncheon (Wed 12pm), Mel Robbins at WSJ Journal House (Wed 3:30pm), SAMA Belonging Lounge at the cabana (Wed 4pm), and Closing Happy Hour with Tubi (Thu 3:30pm).
Beach Club
StagwellJun 22 – Jun 26
Sport Beach (Stagwell)
Plage Macé, Croisette
Athlete-driven activation with celebrity drop-ins, fitness classes, and one of the densest exec attendee lists at the festival. Open RSVP. Easy yes for first-timers.
Beach Club
T-MobileJun 22 – Jun 26
T-Mobile Advertising Cabana at Cannes Lions 2026
T-Mobile Cabana, Cannes
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions returns to Cannes Lions for 2026. The T-Mobile Cabana opens with curated conversations on the future of data-driven advertising.
Activation
XP LandJun 22 – Jun 26
The Exhale: An XP Land Retreat at Collins House
Collins House, Cannes
Senior brand leaders only. A one-day love affair with experiential. Part field trip, part salon, part sensory journey. A love letter to experiential, the people who make it, and the magic when taste, story, and human connection come together. In partnership with Collins.
Party
New Digital AgeJun 22 – Jun 26
VaynerX Chez Vayner Café
Chez Vayner, 2 Pl. du Général de Gaulle
VaynerX Cannes 2026 base with full Mon-Thu agenda live. Champagne Bar kickoff, P&G Alumni Reunion Breakfast, From Streets to Screens, The Future of AI & Creative, and more programming throughout the week.
Panel
VideoAmpJun 22 – Jun 26
VideoAmp Sea Change at Cannes 2026
Cannes (venue shared on RSVP)
VideoAmp Sea Change activation across Cannes Lions week. Cross-platform measurement and currency conversations with the VideoAmp team. RSVP for access.
Panel
Washington PostJun 22 – Jun 26
WP Studio at Cannes
29 rue du Commandant André, Cannes
The Washington Post brings a dedicated vodcast studio to Cannes. Live conversations all week on trusted storytelling and influence in a creator-driven media landscape. Daily executive roundtable lunches and evening receptions.
Activation
Walmart ConnectJun 22 – Jun 26
Walmart Connect at Cannes 2026
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, 10 La Croisette, 06407 Cannes
Walmart Connect umbrella programming across Cannes Lions week. Sessions on commerce-driven audiences, culture to cart creativity, and retail-media-to-results measurement. Hosted at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic.
Activation
XP LandJun 22 – Jun 26
XP Land: Doors in 5 Tours
Cannes (tour meeting points shared on RSVP)
VIP guided tours of the most interesting brand activations on the Croisette, seen through an experiential lens. No lines, no waits, multiple tour types. In partnership with LinkedIn.
Networking
mediasenseJun 22 – Jun 26
mediasense at Cannes Lions 2026
Various venues, Cannes
mediasense's Cannes programme of sessions and networking on outcome-based marketing and the future of industry talent, including studies with Meta and the WFA, plus hosted dinners and lunches for brands.
Beach Club
Female QuotientJun 22 – Jun 26
FQ Beach + Equality Lounge
Hôtel Martinez
New for 2026. CMO-heavy programming and an Equality Lounge open to all attendees. Pre-register early. Capacity is real.
Activation
AdweekJun 22 – Jun 26
ADWEEK House
Croisette (TBD)
Adweek's editorial hub. Full week of stages, interviews, and an evening party slate. The press lounge becomes an unofficial co-working spot.
Activation
AmazonJun 22 – Jun 26
Amazon Port (A'Maison)
Vieux Port
Major Amazon Ads + AWS programming. Heavy retail-media energy. Invite via Amazon Ads / DSP rep.
Email Amazon Ads / DSP rep for guest-list addition.
Workshop
CampaignJun 22 – Jun 26
Campaign events programme
Various
Campaign's full programme. Talks, dinners, breakfasts. Mix of open and application-only.
Activation
CanvaJun 22 – Jun 26
Canva Creative Cabana
La Plage du Martinez
Hybrid invite + public. Creator and SMB-marketer focus. Programming announced rolling. Watch Canva LinkedIn.
Watch Canva LinkedIn; submit public RSVP when it opens.
Beach Club
DentsuJun 22 – Jun 26
Dentsu Beach House
Plage du Festival, Croisette
Holding-co beach with daily programming, panels, and evening receptions. Open RSVP for general admission; client events are gated.
Beach Club
FreeWheel (Comcast)Jun 22 – Jun 25
FreeWheel Beach
Plage du Martinez (TBD)
CTV / video adtech focused beach club. Strong attendance from agency video buyers and streaming networks.
Beach Club
Google / YouTubeJun 22 – Jun 26
Google Beach + YouTube Beach
Plage Royale, Croisette
Google's flagship beach + YouTube programming. Rep-controlled list. Ask your Google Ads / DV360 / YouTube Ads rep to add you explicitly.
Email your Google Ads rep: 'Please add me to the Google Beach guest list.'
Beach Club
HavasJun 22 – Jun 26
Havas Café
Croisette pavilion
Croisette pavilion open to delegates. Programming opens roughly 6 weeks out from the festival.
Beach Club
AxiosJun 22 – Jun 25
Instacart at Cannes Lions 2026
Multi-venue: 3CV Beach (Lucia Beach), Sport Beach, Adweek House (Majestic), Pinterest (Carlton Beach), Trade Desk OpenHouse, WPP Partner Hub (Beryte), Axios House
Instacart Ads umbrella program across the week. Partner-space presence at 3CV Beach (Mon-Wed 2:30-5pm, Thu 3:30-6pm), Sport Beach (Mon-Wed 12-4pm), Adweek House (Mon-Thu 9am-3pm), Pinterest Happy Hour (Mon 5:30-7:30pm), Trade Desk OpenHouse (Mon 9am-7pm), WPP Hub (Tue 8am-2pm), Axios House (Wed 9am-2:30pm). Plus exec speaking sessions: Laura Jones (CMO), Ali Miller (GM Ads), Jasmine Taylor (VP Brand), Stephanie Swingle-Paturzo, Taylor Erin (Sr Dir ECD).
Networking
AdobeMon, Jun 22 · 9:00 AM
LIONS Creators Kick-Off Breakfast
Creators Stage, Cannes Lions Festival
The official kick-off breakfast for the Cannes Lions Creator Programme. Connect with the creator community and get the 'How to Cannes Lions' survival kit with Ed Davidson (VP CGO, Cannes Lions) plus Adobe and Cannes Lions Ambassadors.
Show your festival pass at the door, no separate RSVP needed.
Beach Club
MetaJun 22 – Jun 26
Meta Beach
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic
Meta's hotel-anchored beach. Invite via Meta Business Partner or Meta Marketing Partner rep.
Ping Meta Business / Marketing Partner rep for invite.
Beach Club
MicrosoftJun 22 – Jun 26
Microsoft Beach House
Croisette beach (TBD)
Heavy Copilot / AI programming throughout the week. One of the top exec densities for AI-adjacent companies. Rep-controlled list. Email your Microsoft Advertising rep this week.
Email your Microsoft Ads rep: 'Add me to the Cannes Beach guest list.'
Panel
New Digital AgeMon, Jun 22 · 9:00 AM
NDA Live Podcast feat. Sir Martin Sorrell
Upstairs at Maison NDA, 59 Rue Felix Faure, Cannes
Live podcast recording with Sir Martin Sorrell (founder of WPP and S4 Capital) in conversation with New Digital Age. Hosted upstairs at Maison NDA.
Networking
Nordic Creative CommunityJun 22 – Jun 26
Nordic Sunset Drinks Cannes
TBA
Nordic creative community sunset drinks throughout Cannes Lions week.
Activation
PinterestJun 22 – Jun 25
Pinterest Manifestival
Croisette pavilion (TBD)
Open programming aimed at brand decision-makers. Talks, workshops, and an evening reception slate. Pinterest is unusually open relative to peer platforms.
Beach Club
Publicis GroupeJun 22 – Jun 26
Publicis Plage
Croisette beach
Publicis client / portfolio beach. No public form. Best path: Epsilon (Publicis's data/AI arm) partnerships or cold-LinkedIn senior Publicis contacts on the 2026 jury.
Cold-LinkedIn senior Publicis France / Epsilon contacts.
Beach Club
RTL AdAllianceMon, Jun 22 · 9:00 AM
RTL Beach at Cannes Lions 2026
La Môme Plage, Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
RTL AdAlliance opens RTL Beach at La Môme. Four days of programming on Total Video advertising, trust as the industry superpower, and culturally-grounded media. Networking, panels, and learning. Open 9 AM – 6 PM all week.
Panel
Samba TVJun 22 – Jun 25
Samba TV at Cannes Lions
Cannes (venue shared on RSVP)
Samba TV team available for meetings throughout Cannes Lions Mon-Thu. Conversations on cross-screen measurement, advanced TV advertising, and viewership data with the Samba leadership team.
Beach Club
SnapJun 22 – Jun 26
Snap @ Cannes
Carlton garden + Bijou Plage
Snap's garden + beach combo. Mostly invite-only via Snap Partner / business team. Some public RSVP slots.
Ping Snap partner manager; watch microsite for public RSVP windows.
Beach Club
SpotifyJun 22 – Jun 26
Spotify Beach
Plage Royale, Croisette
Music + creator + CMO density. Closing-night concert is the unofficial peak party of the week. Rep-controlled.
Reach out to Spotify Ads rep. The closing concert list closes by mid-May.
Beach Club
TikTokJun 22 – Jun 26
TikTok @ Cannes
Carlton garden
Hybrid invite + public RSVP. The TikTok evening party is a hot ticket. Book early.
Email TikTok Ads rep + watch @TikTokForBusiness for public RSVP drop.
Beach Club
WPPJun 22 – Jun 26
WPP Beach
Croisette beach
Holding-co beach. Gated to existing clients, portfolio, and warm intros. Path is relationships: GroupM, VML, Ogilvy, EssenceMediacom senior contacts.
Ask your WPP-connected investor for warm intros to events team or senior agency contacts.
Workshop
VarietyJun 22 – Jun 26
Variety @ Cannes Studio
Croisette
Variety's interview studio. Get on the schedule by pitching a story angle to a Variety ad/media reporter. The studio is also a great place to bump into talent + execs.
Pitch a story angle to a Variety ad/media reporter.
Networking
Ladies Who StrategizeMon, Jun 22 · 10:30 AM
Annual LWS Cannes Breakfast
TBA
Ladies Who Strategize annual Cannes breakfast for women in marketing and strategy.
Panel
CampaignMon, Jun 22 · 11:30 AM
Does the board trust your marketing?
Campaign House, Cannes
Campaign House panel on why boards see marketing as a cost rather than an investment, and how to flip that view.
Activation
RedditMon, Jun 22 · 11:30 AM
Reddit Community Deli
Cannes (venue TBD)
Open to all Cannes Lions badge holders. Deli open Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Fri 10 AM – 2 PM. Powered by the Reddit Recommends program.
Show your festival pass at the door, no separate RSVP needed.
Panel
KantarMon, Jun 22 · 12:00 PM
Turbo-charging marketing performance with AI-driven campaign intelligence
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar session on AI-driven campaign intelligence and how it sharpens marketing performance.
Panel
WP Executive Roundtable Lunch:Mon, Jun 22 · 12:00 PM
WP Executive Roundtable Lunch: Creator as Authority
WP Studio at Cannes, 29 rue du Commandant André, Cannes
Executive roundtable with senior marketing, media, and creator-community leaders on the future of influence and authority in a creator-led landscape. Hosted by WaPo with Whalar Group.
Invite-only — request access if you have a connection.
Party
Limelight IncMon, Jun 22 · 1:00 PM
Activation
New Digital AgeMon, Jun 22 · 1:00 PM
World Woman Foundation: Cannes Agenda Panels
Hotel Splendid, Cannes
Global dialogues on creativity and innovation with visionary creatives, changemakers, and industry pioneers reshaping representation in media, advertising, and film. Part of the Storyboards, Slogans and The Creative Voice of Equality programme.
Yacht
New Digital AgeMon, Jun 22 · 2:00 PM
Press Gazette's News Yacht at Cannes Lions 2026
Equativ Yacht, Cannes
Press Gazette's fringe gathering to put news back at the top of the agenda during Cannes Lions, aboard the Equativ yacht moored near the Palais. The key meeting point for news industry leaders.
Activation
AdformMon, Jun 22 · 2:30 PM
Adform Empower Café: Respect as a Strategic Growth Driver
Cannes (venue shared on RSVP)
Adform SVP Marketing Louise Kloster and industry leaders on how a culture of respect drives faster decisions, stronger teams, and long-term growth in change.
Panel
KantarMon, Jun 22 · 2:30 PM
Creative consequences (Kantar)
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar talk on what separates the brands producing the worlds best advertising.
Yacht
VIA in Cannes —Mon, Jun 22 · 2:30 PM
VIA in Cannes — Sunset Drinks Aboard the Stad Amsterdam
Clipper Stad Amsterdam, Ponton Débordoir, Cannes Harbour
VIA Nederland and Amsterdam Trade & Invest take over a tall ship moored in the harbour, reached by dinghy from the quay next to the Palais. Panel on industry transformation and Amsterdam as a destination for international agency.
Networking
Hôtel CarltonJun 22 – Jun 26
Carlton Bar (the unofficial 8th list)
Hôtel Carlton, La Croisette
Late-afternoon / early-evening drop-in spot. No list, no RSVP. The unofficial centre of gravity once the official beaches close at 7pm.
Block 5–7pm window for impromptu meetings. Text contacts to swing by.
Panel
KantarMon, Jun 22 · 5:00 PM
Inside the sustainability leaders playbook for brand growth
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar session on the playbook sustainability leaders use to drive real brand growth.
Networking
Washington PostMon, Jun 22 · 5:30 PM
WP Studio Golden Hour Cocktail Reception
WP Studio at Cannes, 29 rue du Commandant André, Cannes
Early-evening cocktail reception welcoming the week ahead in Cannes. Hosted by Washington Post Publisher and CEO Jeff D'Onofrio at WP Studio.
Yacht
Ahoy ClubJun 22 – Jun 26
Ahoy Club. Cannes Lions yacht fleet
Vieux Port + Anchorage
Charter listings for the festival week. A 10–14 person yacht dinner for prospects/portfolio is one of the highest-ROI moves at Cannes. ~$15–30k all-in.
Yacht
Bespoke Yacht CharterJun 22 – Jun 26
Bespoke Yacht Charter
Vieux Port + Anchorage
Handles many holding-co yacht dinners. Good operator if you want a fully managed dinner-for-12 with catering and crew.
Panel
COLLINSMon, Jun 22 · 6:00 PM
Pantone Presents: Golden Hour at COLLINS House
COLLINS House, Cannes
Intimate sunset gathering above the Croisette to celebrate the opening of Cannes Lions. Curated cocktails, conversation, and golden-hour views poolside with a DJ set by Patrick Holland, designed around a Pantone color story.
Party
Ad AgeMon, Jun 22 · 6:00 PM
The List Cannes Kickoff
TBA
Ad Age kicks off The List at Cannes, a gathering for the marketers Ad Age is watching.
Party
Little Black BookMon, Jun 22 · 6:30 PM
Aussie Cannes Welcome Party
TBA
LBB x Bear x Revolver x Rumble x ACA Aussie welcome party. The Australian creative community kicks off Cannes.
Dinner
DigidayMon, Jun 22 · 7:00 PM
Digiday Brand Leaders Dinner
Cannes (venue TBD)
Curated dinner for ~40 brand-side marketing leaders. Caps fast. Apply early. Digiday vets every attendee.
Activation
New Digital AgeMon, Jun 22 · 7:00 PM
World Woman Foundation: Opening Red Carpet Celebration
La Scène des Artistes, Cannes
Opening night red carpet celebration kicking off the World Woman Foundation programme at Cannes Lions. Honoring women in creativity across film, advertising, and storytelling.
Panel
MetaMon, Jun 22 · 8:00 PM
Retail Media Couples Therapy
Cave Gencel, 13 Rue de la Misericorde, Cannes
Live unscripted couples therapy panel between 3 brand and retail media network pairings, hosted by Women in Commerce Media. Sponsored by Fluent and MetaRouter. Drinks and networking after.
Brunch
DigidayTue, Jun 23 · 8:00 AM
Cannes Marketing & Media Leaders Brunch
TBA
Brunch from Digiday for senior marketing and media leaders at Cannes.
Panel
DigidayTue, Jun 23 · 8:00 AM
Panel
DEPTTue, Jun 23 · 8:00 AM
DEPT® Secret Garden
5 Rdpt Duboys d'Angers, Cannes
A space designed to slow things down. Honest conversations on AI growth, live demos of AI-native workflows, and immersive tech experiences. Off the Croisette, curated for senior leaders.
Dinner
INDVSTRY CLVBTue, Jun 23 · 8:00 AM
Diaspora Dinner
TBA
INDVSTRY CLVB Diaspora Dinner celebrating creatives across the global diaspora.
Dinner
MSQ PartnersTue, Jun 23 · 8:00 AM
Le Club MSQ in Cannes 2026
Fervor, 5 Rue des Frères Casanova, 06400 Cannes
Two-day MSQ retreat away from the Croisette. Tuesday programming includes Momentum Made, The Indie Forum 2026 with The Network One, and The B2B Leaders Dinner. Curated conversations with selected industry leaders.
Panel
ADWEEKTue, Jun 23 · 8:15 AM
Breakfast and Programming: Commerce Connections by SMG
ADWEEK House
ADWEEK breakfast and programming session on commerce connections, presented by SMG.
Panel
Ad AgeTue, Jun 23 · 8:30 AM
Networking
Ad AgeTue, Jun 23 · 8:30 AM
Leading Women at Cannes Breakfast
TBA
Ad Age x Adlatina breakfast spotlighting leading women in marketing at Cannes.
Panel
CampaignTue, Jun 23 · 9:00 AM
Campaign House: Get Back Your AI Investment
Campaign House, Hilton Canopy, Cannes
Panel focused on achieving real returns from AI investments rather than chasing innovation for its own sake. Brand and agency leaders share what's working.
Panel
CampaignTue, Jun 23 · 9:00 AM
Campaign x Talon One roundtable
Campaign House, Cannes
Closed-door Campaign roundtable with Talon One. Senior marketing conversation, application required.
Panel
CampaignTue, Jun 23 · 9:00 AM
How brands and agencies can get back their AI investment
Campaign House, Cannes
Campaign House session on turning AI spend into measurable returns. Lessons from brands that stopped chasing innovation for its own sake.
Activation
RedditJun 23 – Jun 25
Reddit @ Cannes
Croisette (TBD)
Reddit Recommends activation. Smaller footprint but high signal for community-driven brands. Invite via Reddit Ads sales.
Reach out to Reddit Ads sales rep.
Panel
New Digital AgeTue, Jun 23 · 9:30 AM
BIMA House at Cannes Lions 2026
Hotel Le Suquet, Cannes
BIMA House opens its two-day run with "The Taste Gap". A conversation convened by Webflow CEO Linda Tong about what AI cannot brief itself on and where human creative judgment becomes the scarce, valuable thing in an increasingly automated production environment.
Panel
KantarTue, Jun 23 · 9:30 AM
Creativity is business: Europes most effective advertising
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar session on the most effective advertising coming out of Europe right now.
Networking
WeRepresent + ConvergenceTue, Jun 23 · 10:00 AM
Creators&Culture™
Villa Alexandra, 102 Av. Maréchal Juin, 06400 Cannes
Day-long creator + brand connect event curated by WeRepresent and Convergence. Panels on brand voice in the creator era, measurement frameworks, Latinx creators, podcast influence, and bringing creators to the ideation table. Happy hour networking after. Free CV shuttle runs every 20 minutes from JW Marriott on Rue Frédéric Amouretti, 5-minute air-conditioned ride bypassing the Croisette.
Workshop
Fast CompanyJun 23 – Jun 25
Fast Company curated sessions
Croisette
Fast Company's editorial sessions. Innovation- and creator-leaning audience. Application-gated.
Activation
TubiJun 23 – Jun 25
Tubi Cabana
Croisette (TBD)
Tubi's beach-side cabana. Strong ad-supported streaming exec mix. Save the date now; full RSVP opens closer to the festival.
Brunch
DigidayTue, Jun 23 · 10:30 AM
Digiday Marketing Leaders Brunch
Cannes (venue TBD)
Brunch + small-group conversations with senior marketing leaders. Application-only.
Panel
CampaignTue, Jun 23 · 11:00 AM
Campaign x Seedtag panel
Seedtag House @ Le Perle, Cannes
Campaign x Seedtag panel hosted at Seedtag House.
Panel
Financial TimesTue, Jun 23 · 11:00 AM
Tearing the Paper Ceiling
TBA
Financial Times x Ad Council session on tearing down the paper ceiling, the bias against workers without four-year degrees.
Networking
Cannes LionsTue, Jun 23 · 11:00 AM
VideoWeek Live
Marea Rooftop, Canopy by Hilton, Cannes
VideoWeek hosts a live podcast taping over leadership lunch on the Marea Rooftop, atop the Canopy by Hilton (~10 min from the Palais). Positioned as the CTV networking highlight of Cannes Lions week. Mediterranean cuisine and sea views.
Panel
New Digital AgeTue, Jun 23 · 11:30 AM
The Future of Retail Media Roundtable (Maison NDA)
Upstairs at Maison NDA, 59 Rue Felix Faure, Cannes
Roundtable on retail media maturing into a core channel: opportunities for brands, retailers, and tech partners to drive measurable growth. Hosted at Maison NDA.
Panel
KantarTue, Jun 23 · 12:00 PM
Creative ReCode: how to sell to humans and algorithms
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar talk on creative that works for both humans and algorithms.
Networking
FortuneTue, Jun 23 · 12:00 PM
Panel
WP Executive Roundtable Lunch:Tue, Jun 23 · 12:00 PM
WP Executive Roundtable Lunch: Technology, Trust, Future of Media
WP Studio at Cannes, 29 rue du Commandant André, Cannes
Executive roundtable on how AI and publishing technology are reshaping newsroom operations, audience experience, and the business of trust. Hosted by WaPo CEO Jeff D'Onofrio, CTO Vineet Khosla, and CSO Suzi Watford.
Invite-only — request access if you have a connection.
Panel
KantarTue, Jun 23 · 2:30 PM
The creative power of sports
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar session on how sports creative is shifting brand impact.
Panel
DigidayTue, Jun 23 · 3:00 PM
Digiday Cannes Panel & Cocktail Reception
Cannes (venue TBD)
Panel followed by cocktail networking. More open than the dinner but still application-gated.
Panel
DigidayTue, Jun 23 · 3:00 PM
Digiday Panel & Cocktail Reception
15 Rue Louis Blanc, Cannes
Panel on "A New Standard for AI in Advertising" exploring AI + transparency, followed by cocktail reception. Presented with Blockboard.
Activation
TavernTue, Jun 23 · 3:30 PM
Modern Heritage: The Three Step Path to Timeless Brands
70 Avenue de Grasse, Cannes
Mike Perry, founder of brand design studio Tavern, makes the case that the branding industry has trapped itself in a loop of constant rebrands chasing the latest design trend.
Panel
Financial TimesTue, Jun 23 · 4:00 PM
Championing Creative Voices on the Global Stage
TBA
Financial Times and People Like Us session championing underrepresented creative voices.
Panel
New Digital AgeTue, Jun 23 · 4:00 PM
Retail Media Age Panel + Networking Drinks
Upstairs at Maison NDA, 59 Rue Felix Faure, Cannes
Retail Media Age panel discussion at 4 PM followed by networking drinks at 5 PM. Leading voices from the retail media landscape, hosted by the Retail Media Age publication at Maison NDA.
Panel
Walmart ConnectTue, Jun 23 · 4:00 PM
Scaling advertiser access: unlocking commerce-driven audiences
Hotel Barriere Le Majestic, Penthouse 7th floor, 10 Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
Walmart Connect panel on deterministic commerce data and closed-loop measurement reshaping media. Ryan Mayward (Walmart Connect), Michael Barrett (Magnite), Bill Wise (MediaOcean). Rooftop reception follows from 4:30 to 6 PM.
Networking
ExchangeWireTue, Jun 23 · 4:00 PM
The Cannes Social
TBA
ExchangeWire and FirstPartyCapital networking event. The adtech community Cannes social.
Networking
Bauer MediaTue, Jun 23 · 4:30 PM
Campaign and Bauer Media
Campaign House rooftop, Hilton Canopy, Cannes
Campaign and Bauer Media rooftop event at Hilton Canopy. Drinks, networking, partner-led.
Activation
KargoTue, Jun 23 · 4:30 PM
Kargo: Sea & Scene
Hôtel Belles Rives, Juan-les-Pins (Cap d’Antibes)
Kargo’s coveted escape outside Cannes at the stunning Belles Rives. Boat transfer provided. Intimate guest list.
Panel
Roundel (Target)Tue, Jun 23 · 4:30 PM
Roundel Cocktails & Connections
Roundel @ Cannes, Cannes (address shared upon registration)
Roundel (Target's retail media business) hosts an evening cocktail reception. Sip, mingle, and spark something new where great drinks meet better conversations. Programming for retail media buyers, brand marketers, and agency leadership.
Party
Ad AgeTue, Jun 23 · 5:00 PM
Ad Age Lounge + Lawn Party
Hôtel Martinez Lawn
Ad Age's CMO Roundtable, List Lounge, and the Tuesday-evening Lawn Party. One of the festival's defining trade-press parties.
Networking
BIMATue, Jun 23 · 5:00 PM
BIMA House Cannes Golden Hour
Hotel Le Suquet, 5 Rue des Tambourinaires, Cannes
Webflow-sponsored evening social closing BIMA House day one. Drinks at golden hour for the BIMA + Webflow community of digital and creative leaders.
Yacht
FortuneTue, Jun 23 · 5:00 PM
Cognitiv Pink Performance Club
E-Motion Yacht, Jetée Albert Edouard Nord, Cannes
Invite-only night of glitzy western glamour, bright pink cocktails, and cosmic fortune aboard the Cognitiv E-Motion yacht.
Invite-only — request access if you have a connection.
Panel
KantarTue, Jun 23 · 5:00 PM
Creative Intelligence in motion
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar session on creative intelligence applied at scale.
Activation
Ad AgeTue, Jun 23 · 5:00 PM
Activation
Brands&CultureTue, Jun 23 · 5:30 PM
The Brands&Culture Day
Brands&Culture Villa, Cannes (address shared upon registration)
Brands&Culture’s third year at Cannes. Afternoon sessions on whether brands are genuinely moving culture forward or borrowing its energy. Confirmed speakers: Alex Weller (Patagonia), Catherine Ferdon (Coinbase), Viviana Ochoa (Essity).
Activation
New Digital AgeTue, Jun 23 · 6:30 PM
World Woman Cannes Agenda: That's What She Said
Hotel Splendid, Cannes
Curated spotlight from World Woman Foundation featuring 10 women leading a new era in media, advertising, and film. Maternal voices in focus: stories of resilience, identity, ambition, and legacy.
Beach Club
INDVSTRY CLVBTue, Jun 23 · 7:00 PM
The Diaspora Dinner
Epi Beach, Cannes
Indvstry Clvb's 4th annual Diaspora Dinner. A private sunset dinner gathering founders, creatives, and operators for intentional conversation, three courses, and meaningful connections in laid-back luxury.
Party
PMWTue, Jun 23 · 8:30 PM
The PMW Powerlist Watch Party
Campaign House, Cannes
Performance marketing community watch party for the PMW Powerlist reveal. Mixer + ceremony.
Networking
AdelaideTue, Jun 23 · 9:00 PM
AU Après Dark
Glass Club, Cannes
Adelaide hosts a late-night Australian gathering at Glass Club. Drinks, a live DJ set, and un petit peu du disco. RSVP required, capacity-limited.
Networking
AdformTue, Jun 23 · 9:00 PM
Adform Match Night at Cannes
Cannes (venue shared on RSVP)
Drinks, snacks, and the World Cup 2026 match (England vs. Ghana) with the Adform team off the Croisette. Casual end-of-day reset over the pitch.
Networking
LuminateTue, Jun 23 · 10:00 PM
Luminate Emerging Artist Showcase
Chrystie, 22 Rue Macé, Cannes
Luminate predictive-analytics showcase of two breakout emerging artists. Live music, drinks, and a splash of data on who is dominating the metrics before they top the charts.
Activation
StravaWed, Jun 24 · 7:30 AM
Strava x Cannes Lions Run Club 2026
Palais des Festivals, red steps, 1 Bd de la Croisette
The official Cannes Lions x Strava for Business morning run club. An easy 5.3km route open to all paces, with Strava swag and smoothies at the finish line. Connect with business leaders attending the festival.
Brunch
DigidayWed, Jun 24 · 8:00 AM
Digiday Cannes Marketing Leaders Brunch (Tatari)
TBA
Digiday brunch for marketing leaders, presented with Tatari.
Panel
Cannes Lions / LinkedInWed, Jun 24 · 9:00 AM
LIONS B2B Summit
Palais des Festivals
Application-only summit for B2B marketing leaders. LinkedIn-anchored programming. Apply via the Cannes Lions site or your LinkedIn Sales/Marketing Solutions rep.
Panel
Nectar360 session amplification withWed, Jun 24 · 9:00 AM
Nectar360 session amplification with Campaign
Campaign House, Cannes
Nectar360 session amplification with Campaign. Retail media + brand partnerships.
Panel
CampaignWed, Jun 24 · 9:00 AM
The digital advertising reset: A balanced diet for 2026
Campaign House, Cannes
Campaign House session on rebalancing digital advertising for 2026. Lessons on stepping out of the automated bidding loop.
Panel
KantarWed, Jun 24 · 9:30 AM
When the world goes quiet, South Africa gets louder
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar session on South Africas creative voice in the global advertising landscape.
Panel
Digital Marketeer GroupWed, Jun 24 · 10:30 AM
WOMEN IN AI: Designing a Safer, Smarter Future
TBA
The Digital Marketeer Group x Human Security session on women shaping a safer, smarter AI future.
Panel
Financial TimesWed, Jun 24 · 11:00 AM
The Truth about Trusted Sources
TBA
Financial Times session on what readers and advertisers trust in todays media landscape.
Panel
KantarWed, Jun 24 · 12:00 PM
Creator-led marketing: from chaos to catalyst
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar session on turning creator-led marketing from chaos into a real growth catalyst.
Activation
New Digital AgeWed, Jun 24 · 12:00 PM
NDA Live Podcast feat. Brian O'Kelley
Upstairs at Maison NDA, 59 Rue Felix Faure, Cannes
Live podcast with Brian O'Kelley (CEO and co-founder of Scope3, programmatic pioneer) on the future of digital advertising and decarbonising media.
Brunch
Roundel (Target)Wed, Jun 24 · 12:00 PM
Roundel Women in Leadership Brunch
Roundel @ Cannes, Cannes (address shared upon registration)
Target's annual Women in Leadership Brunch at Cannes, hosted by Michelle Mesenburg (SVP and Chief Brand Officer, Target) plus a special guest. Programming for influential women shaping the marketing and retail media industry.
Panel
WP Executive Roundtable Lunch:Wed, Jun 24 · 12:00 PM
WP Executive Roundtable Lunch: The Power of News
WP Studio at Cannes, 29 rue du Commandant André, Cannes
Roundtable on the evolving role of news in driving brand relevance, credibility, and connection in a fragmented media landscape. Hosted by WaPo CSO Suzi Watford and CRO Karl Wells, in partnership with Omnicom.
Invite-only — request access if you have a connection.
Panel
Billion Dollar BoyWed, Jun 24 · 12:30 PM
The Great Unlearn @ Cannes Lions 2026
Cannes (venue revealed on registration approval)
Billion Dollar Boy and FiveTwoNine host a curated rooftop session with the brands, creators and platforms shaping what’s next. In partnership with Cannes Lions and Patreon. Followed by the FiveTwoNine x Patreon Happy Hour with drinks and canapés.
Panel
Campaign Asia x SpikesWed, Jun 24 · 2:00 PM
Campaign Asia x Spikes Asia panel
Campaign House, Cannes
Campaign Asia x Spikes Asia panel. APAC creative perspectives at Cannes.
Activation
Cannes LionsWed, Jun 24 · 2:00 PM
Open House for Good 2026 at Cannes Lions
LIONS Impact Hub, Palais des Festivals (meeting point: steps of the Cannes Tourist Office)
No badge required. The Open House for Good is one of the few Cannes Lions events genuinely open to anyone. Designed to make the festival more accessible and its purpose-driven work more visible.
Panel
KantarWed, Jun 24 · 2:30 PM
Made in Germany 3.0: AI meets creative reality
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar session on Germanys creative scene meeting AI head-on.
Panel
TavernWed, Jun 24 · 3:30 PM
Modern Heritage: How Do You Build Equity That Outlives Trends?
70 Avenue de Grasse, Cannes
A follow-up to Tuesday's Modern Heritage talk shifts from presentation to roundtable. Open discussion on how brands create meaning that compounds rather than resets with every trend cycle, what makes a brand timeless in a fast-moving culture, and how to maintain a coherent identity.
Panel
Walmart ConnectWed, Jun 24 · 4:00 PM
From culture to cart: creativity that converts
Hotel Barriere Le Majestic, Penthouse 7th floor, 10 Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
Walmart Connect panel on creativity as the engine of modern retail. Khurrum Malik moderates with William White (Walmart CMO) and Marc Pritchard (P&G Chief Brand Officer). Rooftop reception follows from 4:30 to 6 PM.
Beach Club
Bauer MediaWed, Jun 24 · 4:00 PM
Get Sh*t Done x Cannes 2026
Cannes Croisette beach (location TBC)
Get Sh*t Done Drinks returns to Cannes with Bauer Media and Badberries. No panels, just the right people, a beach on the Croisette, and drinks in the sun. For creatives, strategists, CMOs, and founders.
Networking
CovaticWed, Jun 24 · 5:00 PM
Cocktail Hour in Cannes (Covatic)
The Barrel Pub, Cannes
Covatic cocktail hour at The Barrel Pub during Cannes week.
Panel
KantarWed, Jun 24 · 5:00 PM
Creativity is business: Frances most effective advertising
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar session spotlighting the most effective French advertising.
Activation
Brands&CultureWed, Jun 24 · 5:15 PM
Brands&Culture: Fandoms, Communities & Niches
Brands&Culture Villa, Cannes (address shared upon registration)
Wednesday’s program shifts to communities where brand relevance is earned: sports fandoms, gaming, creator networks. Speakers from Sportradar, Edelman, PepsiCo plus Gigi Russo (HUNTER). Closes with AI in cultural marketing workflow.
Panel
ADWEEKWed, Jun 24 · 5:30 PM
ADWEEK House Creative 100 Reception
ADWEEK House
ADWEEK Creative 100 cocktails and conversations with the years top creatives.
Party
Ad AgeWed, Jun 24 · 5:30 PM
Ad Age Cannes Lawn Party
TBA
Annual Ad Age Cannes Lawn Party. A marquee evening on the Croisette.
Activation
SIGAWomenWed, Jun 24 · 6:00 PM
SIGAWomen Lounge at Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli Boutique, Bd de la Croisette, Cannes
Inaugural thought leadership event advancing gender equity in sport, bringing together senior leaders from sports and creative industries
Party
Campaign PartyWed, Jun 24 · 6:30 PM
Party
Campaign Party at TheWed, Jun 24 · 6:30 PM
Campaign Party at The Carlton
The Carlton, Cannes
Campaign's signature annual party at The Carlton. Senior industry leaders, agency heads, and Campaign alumni.
Beach Club
Cannes LionsWed, Jun 24 · 7:00 PM
Lions Creators Party
Carlton Hotel + Sport Beach, Cannes
The official Cannes Lions Creators Party on the Creators Beach. Open to all Creator Pass holders. One of the biggest creator-focused celebrations of the week.
Show your festival pass at the door, no separate RSVP needed.
Beach Club
CognitivWed, Jun 24 · 7:30 PM
Cognitiv Pride Party: Confidently Together
Lucia Beach, Cannes
Fourth year of Pride Party: Confidently Together. Bigger space, bolder performances, surprise moments, and collective joy. In partnership with Do the WeRQ, Index Exchange, Wunderkind, and Cint.
Party
Washington PostWed, Jun 24 · 10:00 PM
WP Studio After Hours Nightcap Reception
WP Studio at Cannes, 29 rue du Commandant André, Cannes
Late-night unwind with canapés, handcrafted cocktails, and good company at WP Studio.
Beach Club
XP LandThu, Jun 25 · 8:00 AM
The Business of XP Brunch at Canva Beach
Canva Beach (Vega La Plage), Cannes
The original XP Land brunch returns. A state-of-the-state on experiential, an editorially curated lineup, sharp takes, no 45-minute panels, and a clear-eyed look at the business of experiential right now. In partnership with Canva.
Panel
CampaignThu, Jun 25 · 9:00 AM
Campaign House: Editorial Collective
Campaign House, Hilton Canopy, Cannes
Editors from Campaign's global network convene for an open-doors session on what's defining the editorial agenda across markets.
Panel
Campaign multi partner roundtableThu, Jun 25 · 9:00 AM
Campaign multi partner roundtable
Campaign House, Cannes
Campaign multi-partner roundtable. Closed-door, application required.
Panel
CampaignThu, Jun 25 · 9:00 AM
Editorial Collective
Campaign House, Cannes
Campaign House Editorial Collective session. Editorial leaders gathering.
Beach Club
CanvaThu, Jun 25 · 9:00 AM
Off the Record: Comms Mixer Breakfast (Canva)
Canva Creative Cabana, Vega La Plage
A beachside breakfast hosted by Canva's Creative Cabana for the comms and content professionals who shape media stories at Cannes. Come decompress, connect, and toast the week with the PR and communications crowd over breakfast.
Networking
Ad AgeThu, Jun 25 · 9:00 AM
The List Closing Breakfast
TBA
Ad Age closing breakfast for The List. Final reflections from the marketers Ad Age is watching.
Party
Walmart ConnectThu, Jun 25 · 9:15 AM
From retail media to results: proving what works
Journal House, 61 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Walmart Connect panel on first-party data, creative formats, and in-store measurement across the customer journey. Willem Marx (WSJ) moderates with Ryan Mayward (Walmart Connect), Stacy Kemp (Deloitte), Gabrielle Wesley (Mars Wrigley).
Panel
KantarThu, Jun 25 · 9:30 AM
Cultural OS: New brand intelligence for winning with creators & fans
Kantar @ Cannes
Kantar Cultural OS session on the new brand intelligence required to win with creators and fans.
Panel
Financial TimesThu, Jun 25 · 4:00 PM
Exclusive Drinks & Networking Finale: Driving the Future of Marketing
TBA
Financial Times closing networking event at Cannes. Drinks and conversations on what is next for marketing.
Panel
XP Next: The FutureThu, Jun 25 · 4:00 PM
XP Next: The Future of Experiential @ LinkedIn
LinkedIn @ Cannes Lions, Cannes
The future-of-XP conversation. Next era, next models, next expectations, and the next wave of ideas shaping how experiential evolves from here. In partnership with LinkedIn and CVENT.
Beach Club
ACT ResponsibleThu, Jun 25 · 5:00 PM
ACT Responsible Tributes Celebration 2026
RTL Beach, C Beach Cannes
Closing the purpose-driven strand of festival week. An evening on the beach honoring people and campaigns using creativity to create real-world impact.
Networking
MarkApp + SpinXThu, Jun 25 · 6:30 PM
Sunset Cocktail (MarkApp & SpinX)
TBA
MarkApp and SpinX sunset cocktails to wrap Thursday evening.
Awards
Cannes LionsFri, Jun 26 · 9:00 AM
LIONS Grand Prix & Closing Ceremony
Palais des Festivals, Cannes
The official closing ceremony. Grand Prix winners announced across all final categories. The culmination of the creative week.
Show your festival pass at the door, no separate RSVP needed.
Beach Club
Influential BeachFri, Jun 26 · 10:00 AM
Influential Beach — Farewell Brunch
La Mandala Beach, Blvd de la Croisette, Cannes
The beloved send-off brunch at Influential Beach. Great food, warm energy, and the bittersweet end of an incredible creative week.
Activation
RedditFri, Jun 26 · 10:00 AM
Reddit Community Deli — Closing Day
TBA
Open to all Cannes Lions badge holders. Deli open Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Fri 10 AM – 2 PM. Powered by the Reddit Recommends program.
Show your festival pass at the door, no separate RSVP needed.
Yacht
New Digital AgeFri, Jun 26 · 10:00 AM
Riviera Escape from Cannes to St. Tropez
Departs Cannes; yacht to St. Tropez
Intimate yacht escape from Cannes to St. Tropez hosted by beehiiv, curium, and Vicus Ventures. A relaxed afternoon on the water with a small group of media executives, founders, and CMOs. No programming, no panels — sun, sea, food, drinks, and good company. Limited to C-level execs and media leaders; attendance is by approved application only.
Beach Club
Networking Brunch on theFri, Jun 26 · 11:00 AM
Networking Brunch on the Creators Beach
LIONS Creators Beach, Cannes
Official closing brunch on the Creators Beach. Network with creators and industry peers over food before heading home. Marks the end of the creative week.
Show your festival pass at the door, no separate RSVP needed.
Activation
Cannes LionsFri, Jun 26 · 7:00 PM
LIONS Friday Awards Show
Palais des Festivals, Cannes
Friday evening awards show celebrating Lion winners from the week's categories. Part of the official Cannes Lions closing programme.
Show your festival pass at the door, no separate RSVP needed.
Party
Cannes LionsFri, Jun 26 · 9:00 PM
Closing Party — A Celebration for All
Palais des Festivals area, Cannes
Official Cannes Lions Closing Party celebrating the end of the creative week. Open to all attendees. One of the biggest nights on the Croisette.
Show your festival pass at the door, no separate RSVP needed.