Cannes Lions event: during Cannes Lions®, the leading international festival of creativity at the Palais des Festivals, brands, agencies, media and tech players gather in Cannes. Hosting your clients and prospects in an exceptional setting makes all the difference. As an independent event agency based in Cannes for over 20 years, we design your bespoke brand parties, activations, cocktails and B2B dinners for a demanding international clientele.
Dates — Cannes Lions® 2027: from 21 to 25 June 2027 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Official dates published by the organizer: canneslions.com.
Why host an event during Cannes Lions?
Cannes Lions® brings together advertising, marketing, media and tech decision-makers from all over the world for a week. The Croisette turns into a vast networking hub, driven by brand parties and beach activations. A client cocktail or dinner during Cannes Lions creates a privileged setting to strengthen relationships, launch a brand message or win new accounts.
Which event formats for Cannes Lions?
- Brand party and beach activation — privatisation of a Croisette beach, scenography in your brand’s colours.
- Networking cocktail and business dinner — in a villa, on a private beach or at the Palais des Festivals.
- VIP party and reception — to make an impression and retain your key accounts.
- Breakfast, brunch and lunch cocktail — daytime formats between conferences.
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A turnkey organisation
Venue selection and privatisation, catering, decoration, brand scenography, sound and light, hostesses, security, entertainment and artists: we coordinate everything for a successful VIP reception during Cannes Lions in Cannes, from concept to on-site production.
Frequently asked questions
When should I book an event for Cannes Lions?
As early as possible: during Cannes Lions®, the beaches and venues on the Croisette are booked several months in advance. We help you secure the venue and format that match your objectives.
Can you manage an international brand activation?
Yes. We work B2B for an international clientele (brands, agencies, media, listed companies) and adapt the service to your brand standards and working language.
How much does a corporate event during Cannes Lions in Cannes cost?
It depends on the format (cocktail, dinner, gala evening), guest numbers, venue and services. During Cannes Lions, the best venues book very early and prices peak: anticipating 10 to 12 months secures both the venue and the budget. Every project is quoted individually.
Which venues can be privatised for an event during Cannes Lions in Cannes?
Depending on the format and guest numbers: private beaches, villas, rooftops, reception halls, Croisette apartments or spaces at the Palais des Festivals. We select the venue best suited to your image and goals, close to the key moments of Cannes Lions.
How do you stand out during Cannes Lions in Cannes?
By combining a strong presence — a branded reception, a product launch or a press conference — with VIP hospitality for the clients and prospects already attending. A local agency coordinates venue, production and guest experience so your brand stands out without logistical risk.
Cannes Exhibitions is an independent event agency, neither affiliated with, associated with, sponsored by, accredited by, nor officially connected to the organizer of Cannes Lions®. Cannes Lions® is a trademark owned by LIONS / Ascential (Informa plc group), the official organizer of the festival; the Cannes Lions® name and trademark and related content are the property of their respective owners (© LIONS / Ascential) and are used here for calendar reference only, to indicate the period of our services. For all official information about the festival, please visit the organizer’s website: canneslions.com.
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Cannes Lions: planning a corporate B2B event
Every year, Cannes Lions gathers brands, creative agencies, media and technology platforms in Cannes. During Cannes Lions, standing out to this international audience takes more than a booth: a brand activation, a creative party or a VIP rooftop steps from the Palais des Festivals makes the difference.
An independent events agency based in Cannes for over 20 years, Cannes Exhibitions designs and produces your bespoke B2B events during Cannes Lions. We operate on private beaches, villas, rooftops and yachts moored at the Palais marina, for formats that leave a lasting mark on your prospects and clients.
Our services for a successful Cannes Lions event
- Parties, cocktails, gala dinners and B2B buffets
- Catering, floral décor, furniture and scenography
- Hosts, security, sound and lighting
- Private beaches, villas and yachts near the Palais
- VIP hospitality and welcome of international delegations
Every project starts with a brief tailored to your target, budget and commercial goals. Our knowledge of Cannes and of the Cannes Lions calendar ensures flawless delivery. Cannes Lions: make your presence a highlight and turn networking into concrete opportunities.
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