Downtown Design
redazione 22/07/2025

A global showcase of nautical excellence

The Cannes Yachting Festival returns from September 9-14, 2025. Europe's premier in-water boat show unveils the season's latest innovations and most prestigious yachts

Cannes, a jewel of the French Riviera, is synonymous with luxury and international events. The Cannes Yachting Festival, a pivotal date for the nautical industry, truly thrives in this exclusive setting. Each September, its stunning bay transforms into a floating showroom where elegance and technological innovation seamlessly blend, cementing Cannes’ role as a yachting capital and generating significant economic benefits for the city. The 48th edition, Europe’s largest in-water boat show, runs from September 9-14, 2025. In 2024, 55,000 visitors attended. This essential platform showcases builders’ expertise and latest advancements. Over 600 exhibitors will display around 700 vessels (5-50 meters), including monohulls, multihulls, and electric/hybrid propulsion, plus equipment.

Market trends are highlighted by the “Innovation Route,” promoting eco-design and sustainability. The show’s layout is optimized: Vieux Port for larger motor yachts; Port Canto for a Sailing Area, Power Boat Marina (smaller motorboats), and Yacht Brokerage & Toys. This clear segmentation ensures a seamless visitor journey. The Festival reinforces its strategic role for launches, networking, and improving visitor experience via enhanced sea shuttles.

The organisation of the show is optimised into specific sectors: the Vieux Port houses larger motor yachts, while Port Canto is divided into Sailing Area, Power Boat Marina (for smaller boats) and Yacht Brokerage & Toys. This clear division ensures a smooth visiting experience and easy access to the complete offer. The Festival continues to confirm its strategic role for launches and meetings, supporting the industry and constantly improving the visitor experience, including enhanced services such as sea shuttles between the two ports.

Tickets are now available online, starting from €40 for a single-day pass. New packages include a family ticket (free admission for children aged 10 and under) and a two-day pass. A Comfort ticket offers fast-track VIP access and VIP sea shuttles. Industry professionals can acquire a four-day pass. All ticket sales are exclusively online; none will be sold at entrances.

For ticket purchases, please visit:
[https://www.cannesyachtingfestival.com/it-it/biglietteria.html]

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