Event Agency for Cannes Yachting Festival — Yacht Events & Corporate Hospitality

The Cannes Yachting Festival attracts 55,000 visitors and 600+ boats

every September in the Vieux Port of Cannes. For luxury and marine

brands, it is the premier showcase event on the French Riviera.

Cannes Event Agency has been managing yacht events and corporate

hospitality at the Cannes Yachting Festival for 15 years. From

on-board cocktails to full branded activations on the port.

What We Do for Your Brand at the Cannes Yachting Festival

• Yacht cocktail & dinner organisation

• On-board brand activation setup

• Beach & port decoration

• Modular venue creation and branded spaces

• Sound systems & LED wall screens

• Furniture rental & custom interiors

• Large format digital printing

• Floral design & decoration

• Photocall, step & repeat & photo booth

• Shuttle & tender services

• Staffing & concierge services

• Catering & private chef

• Venue finding across Cannes port & French Riviera

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 — Key Dates

The Cannes Yachting Festival takes place every September in the

Vieux Port of Cannes. We recommend getting in touch by June to

secure your preferred boats and venues.

Attendance & Growth

2026 edition: hosted 55,000 visitors and displayed over 700 boats, including more than 120 world premieres Marine Business World+9Sail World+9Travel And Tour World+9 ActuNautique.com+5boatindustry.com+5Travel And Tour World+5.
Compared to 2025: visitor numbers held steady at approximately 55,000, matching the previous year’s record despite industry pressure. In 2025, the show also featured around 705 boats and 610 exhibitors Boat International.

Expansion & Innovation

2024 introduced a major new feature: the Power Boat Marina at Port Canto, a nearly 3,000 m² space showcasing 175 motorboats, many available for sea trials yachtingart.com+5Yachting Pages+5boatindustry.com+5.
Structurally, the show split 360 units in the Old Port and 340 in Port Canto, improving visitor flow across over 2.5 km of layout—a shift from prior editions ActuNautique.com+11boatindustry.fr+11boatindustry.com+11.
Sustainability remained on the agenda with the Innovation Route, highlighting ecoresponsible solutions and green marine technologies Boat International+5Sail World+5boatindustry.com+5.

Why This Matters for Clients ?

The stable high attendance coupled with new experiential zones and eco-focused innovations makes Cannes Yachting Festival a thriving hub for luxury corporate networking, product launches, and VIP experiences. The 2026 additions signal a clear push toward more immersive, high-end programming—offering enhanced opportunities for bespoke client events.

Plan Your Cannes Yachting Festival Presence

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