Cannes Yachting Festival

Like every year, the city of Cannes hosts the Yachting Festival, which will take place between the old port of Cannes, the Port Canto, and the Palais des Festivals.  

The Yachting Festival is the largest and most prestigious boat show in the world. You will find motorboats, sailing boats, electric boats, and more. In total, over 600 boats ranging from 3 to 45 meters long will anchor in the ports of this iconic city on the French Riviera. You can discover the latest nautical innovations as well as various astonishing crafts. The legendary Palais des Festivals will host the Luxury Gallery throughout the duration of the festival. You will find the most prestigious brands there. A must-visit for luxury enthusiasts. 

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The Old Port

The old port of Cannes, a must-visit place during a stay on the French Riviera, will welcome, for the Yachting Festival, motorboats among which you can discover the most beautiful yachts in the world. New models at the cutting edge of technology, ranging from 5 to 45 meters long, will present an exhibition of over 450 motorboats on the quays of the old port.

 The good news? A test area will be set up at sea so you can enjoy a demonstration on board. 

The old port will be divided into 3 areas :

  • The motor multihull area.
  • The motorboat area for small and medium-sized boats out of the water.
  • The electric and hybrid boat area.
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Port Canto

Port Canto will host the largest exhibition of sailing boats in the world. Up to 35 meters long for the largest among them.  On land, you will find everything necessary for your sailing boat’s equipment. Many stands will offer shipyards, various equipment, and services related to sailing. Port Canto will feature, for the duration of the show, a second-hand market area as well as a space dedicated to sliding sports and water activities. You will discover amazing crafts, little gems of innovation. 

It will be divided into 3 areas :

  • The sailing area.
  • The brokerage area, dedicated to the second-hand market.
  • The toys area, dedicated to water activities.
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The Palais des Festivals

The Palais des Festivals, known worldwide for hosting famous celebrities every year during the Cannes International Film Festival, will host the Luxury Gallery during the Cannes Yachting Festival.

An area dedicated to luxury craftsmanship and the art of living. A must-visit for all luxury and yachting enthusiasts. You will have the opportunity to admire the prestigious pieces from luxury brands that come to showcase their offerings for a week.

You will find various items including jewelry, watchmaking, fashion, accessories, furniture, decorative objects, art and design pieces, tableware, linens… Everything you need to equip your yacht or home. An area dedicated to services, hospitality, and luxury real estate will also be present. Everything you need to prepare for your next dream vacation. 

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Information and Timings

Dates and Timings

If you need accommodation on-site, LRA Cannes offers apartments just 300 meters from the event. Contact us quickly !

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