The Cannes Yachting Festival, the inaugural event of the sailing season and Europe’s largest in-water boat show, will be taking place from 9 to 14 September. Sea lovers, boat enthusiasts, visitors with a great knowledge about yachting or simply curious, will be able to discover the best motor and sailing boats and yachts available around the world in the idyllic and iconic setting of the Côte d’Azur, along with many other aspects. In 2024, 55,000 visitors travelled from all over the world to visit the boat show.
In a sector where creativity, technological innovation and energy transition are moving fast, the Cannes Yachting Festival is an unmissable showcase for highlighting the expertise of boat builders from around the world, and the latest launches in terms of services, products and solutions offered by the most renowned equipment manufacturers.
From the Vieux Port to Port Canto, more than 600 exhibitors will be presenting 700 boats from 5- to 50-metres long – sailing boats and motorboats with rigid or semi-rigid hulls, monohull or multihulls, showing electric or hybrid propulsion – without forgetting a wide range of equipment, engines and services.

Once again this year, the major trends in the market will be showcased. The Innovation Route which identifies and promotes the most promising innovations. Eco-design, alternative engines, innovative materials, connected services: the most committed projects to navigating into the future will be highlighted through dedicated communication and signage. The visitor itinerary has been renewed and optimised, with the Vieux Port welcoming motorboats from 12 to 45 metres, and the Port Canto, organised into three distinct areas: the Sailing Area, Power Boat Marina and Yacht Brokerage & Toys.