Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 showcases luxury boats and marine innovation

The 49th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival took place from September 8 to 13, 2026, on the French Riviera. The event featured over 700 boats and more than 680 exhibitors, showcasing a wide range of vessels including motor yachts, sailing yachts, multihulls, and dayboats.

The festival was divided between two locations: the Vieux Port, which focused on motor yachts and marine technology innovations, and Port Canto, which hosted sailing yachts, brokerage services, and lifestyle experiences. A notable feature of the event was the inclusion of sea trials, allowing visitors to evaluate vessel performance and design directly on the water.

Beyond maritime displays, the festival integrated luxury lifestyle brands. Range Rover presented the Range Rover Electric, a pre-production model with zero tailpipe emissions, while the Champagne house Louis Roederer also participated in the event.