About this Event
First held in 1954 and permanently based in Cannes since 1984, Cannes Lions is the world’s most prestigious festival for creativity, advertising, marketing, and communications. Each June, the global creative community gathers to celebrate the best creative work, learn from industry leaders, and build connections across markets and disciplines. For 2027, expect five days of award-winning work, inspiring talks, immersive exhibitions, and a new city-wide celebration of creativity across Cannes.
Date & Time
21–25 June 2027 — Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2027 runs for five days, from Monday, 21 June to Friday, 25 June 2027. Festival days typically run from morning talks and exhibitions through to evening Awards Shows, with city activations continuing across Cannes.
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Venue & Location
The festival is held annually at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, with additional activations along the Croisette and at Palais Beach. The main venue is located at 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France.
Staying overnight?
Check the nearest hotel near the venue.
Full event programme
The 2027 full programme has not yet been announced.
For official information, please visit the Cannes Lions official website (https://www.canneslions.com/).
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your visit.
When is Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2027?
Cannes Lions 2027 will take place from 21 to 25 June 2027 in Cannes, France. It is a five-day festival, with the Festival and Awards Ceremonies running across the full week.
Where is Cannes Lions held?
Cannes Lions is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, located at 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes. Many events also take place along the Croisette, at Palais Beach, and in city-wide activations across Cannes.
What happens at Cannes Lions?
Cannes Lions brings together the creative marketing communications industry to celebrate the world’s best creative work, learn from leading speakers, and network with peers from around the world. The programme includes talks, exhibitions, screenings, awards shows, dedicated community programmes, and networking events.
What is new at Cannes Lions 2027?
For 2027, Cannes Lions is launching four major initiatives: a city-wide celebration of award-winning creativity, the first phase of a Festival passport extending beyond the Palais, an expanded commitment to inclusion and access, and a Global Creative Assembly honouring pioneers from across the creative economy. The Classic pass also includes new access to LIONS Creators Beach and LIONS Sport.
Do I need a pass for Cannes Lions, and which pass should I choose?
Yes, you need a pass to access the Palais, talks, and evening Awards Shows. The Classic pass is the main festival pass, giving access to the Palais, daily talks, evening Awards Shows, city activations, the Rotonde, and new areas such as LIONS Creators Beach and LIONS Sport. Dedicated passes and programmes are also available for creators, sports marketers, and B2B marketers, so choose the pass that best matches your role and goals.
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