49th edition: more than 700 boats, 150 world premieres, all the diversity of boating on the Côte d'Azur

The Cannes Yachting Festival, the largest in-water boat show in Europe, will be held from 8 to 13 September 2026 in the ports of Cannes. For its 49th edition, under the direction of Constance Brément, the festival will bring together 680 exhibitors, a fleet of more than 700 boats (5 to 50 meters) and nearly 150 world premieres. 56,000 international visitors are expected. In a global nautical sector in the midst of an energy transition, the Cannes Yachting Festival confirms its role as a barometer of the industry.

A new management, a reinforced ambition

Constance Brément takes over the head of the festival with a clear objective: to strengthen the international influence of the event and amplify its experiential dimension. His career in boating and luxury is directing this 49th edition towards a more fluid, immersive and international offer.
"Our mission is to offer an exceptional setting to promote the innovations of the sector and launch the season. The quality of our offer, the commitment of our exhibitors and the arrival of qualified visitors from all over the world are the foundations of the success of the Cannes Yachting Festival." Constance Brément, Director of the Cannes Yachting Festival

The festival in the heart of Cannes

The Cannes Yachting Festival takes over two complementary sites in the bay of Cannes, between which a maritime shuttle provides a link every 15 minutes.

The Vieux Port is the territory of motoring: yachts from 12 to 50 metres, superyachts, flybridges, trawlers and motor catamarans (Power Cat Villageon the Pantiero) are deployed alongside equipment manufacturers and service providers.

In 2026, the new pier will host an exhibition of yachts afloat, while the large yachts will be repositioned at Quai Max Laubeuf.

Port Canto can be explored in a loop over 2.5 km. It concentrates the Espace Voile, the world's largest fleet of new yachts over 10 metres exposed afloat with 120 units, the Power Boat Marina (180 dayboats up to 13 metres), a particularly dense Yacht Brokerage sector this year with more than 45 boats over 25 metres, and the Toys area.

Road Innovation: the showcase of the nautical transition

The festival identifies and highlights the most advanced solutions in the sector via the Innovation Route. A jury of international professionals and journalists will present theInnovation Route Awards (2nd edition) during the exhibitors' cocktail on Tuesday 8 September. Four prizes will be awarded:

•    Best Navigation Equipment
•    Best Sustainable Product
•    Best Innovative Boat
•    Best CSR Initiative

New for 2026 : the festival is hosting the Best of Boat Awards 2026 finalists announcement ceremony for the first time on Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. at the VIP Club in Port Canto.


ABOUT US
Founded in 1977, the Cannes Yachting Festival is a true celebration of excellence and the art of living for sea enthusiasts and professionals from all over the world. Recognized as the greatest
Europe's in-water boat show with, in 2024, 650 exhibitors, 700 boats from 5 to 50 meters and nearly 55,000 visitors, it is held on the Old Port and Port Canto, elevating the city of Cannes to the rank of world capital of boating during its six days of opening. Elegance and innovation come together to offer an unrivalled experience, bringing together an impressive collection of prestigious yachts, innovative motorboats, sailboats and multihulls with an assertive design. The world's leading manufacturers and equipment suppliers launch their latest technological advances and innovations that are shaping the future of boating.

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