The Cannes Yachting Festival is one of Europe’s leading international yachting events, bringing together yacht builders, designers, brokers, equipment manufacturers, owners, captains and marine industry professionals from around the world.
Held every September in Cannes, the show marks an important start to the European yachting season and provides an opportunity to discover new yachts, innovations and developments shaping the industry.
Two Iconic Cannes Locations
The festival takes place across two of Cannes’ best-known harbours: Vieux Port and Port Canto.
Vieux Port, located at the foot of the historic Le Suquet district, is traditionally home to a wide selection of new motor yachts presented by leading international shipyards.
Port Canto offers a different side of the show, with a strong focus on sailing yachts, brokerage and previously owned yachts, as well as dedicated areas for marine equipment and services.
Together, the two locations create one of the most diverse yacht showcases in Europe.
What to Expect at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
Visitors can expect an extensive display of motor yachts, sailing yachts, tenders and marine equipment, ranging from innovative new models to large luxury yachts.
The festival is also an important meeting point for the wider professional yachting community. Shipyards, brokers, yacht managers, designers, suppliers and technology companies use the event to present new developments, build partnerships and discuss the trends influencing the future of the industry.
For yacht owners and prospective buyers, Cannes provides an opportunity to explore a wide range of vessels and meet directly with the companies behind them.
A Key Meeting Point for the Yachting Industry
Beyond the yachts themselves, Cannes Yachting Festival has become an important networking destination for the international marine industry.
Over six days, professionals from different areas of yachting come together to exchange ideas, establish new relationships and explore emerging technologies, services and business opportunities — including developments in yacht maintenance, charter management and fleet management.
With the Mediterranean as its backdrop and many of the industry’s leading brands represented, Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 will once again be an important date on the international yachting calendar.







