The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 (8–13 September) returns as Europe’s leading in-water boat show and the world’s top event for large sailing yachts. Held across Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, it features 700+ boats from 5 to 55 metres, hundreds of exhibitors, world premieres and glamour of the French Riviera. Ideal for buyers, charter enthusiasts and yachting professionals.
Dates: Tuesday 8 September – Sunday 13 September 2026
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The festival spreads across two iconic ports in Cannes:
Heart of the city along the Croisette — dedicated primarily to motor yachts, new launches, luxury brands and the Palais des Festivals area for high-end yachting and lifestyle exhibitors.
On the other side of the Croisette — home to the world’s largest in-water sailing exhibition with 100+ monohulls and multihulls, plus brokerage yachts, water toys and an expanded motor boat marina for vessels up to 12–13 metres.
Recognised as Europe’s largest in-water boat show, the 49th edition expects:
The event perfectly combines business, networking and the glamour of the French Riviera. Many visitors combine the show with yacht charters or visits to nearby Monaco and Saint-Tropez.
For yacht buyers and enthusiasts, this is one of the best opportunities of the year to step aboard new models and discuss custom builds. Explore similar luxury yachts and brokerage options at https://ruyachts.com.
