Cannes Lions 2025 arrives in the French Riviera from June 16–20. And it’s not just about the talks and panel discussions, it’s where marketing’s brightest minds and industry leaders connect over drinks, too. We’ve rounded up the top gatherings and celebrations that happen during the festival week, so you can dive right in.
By day, you’ll have a chance to participate in 150+ hours of talks, panels and masterclasses. By night, there’s a variety of beachfront parties, rooftop mixers, exclusive dinners and late-night events around town.
Our Ultimate Cannes Parties & Events Guide is your go-to for both unforgettable soirées and industry meetups.
Here is a full Cannes Lions 2025 Party list:
15th of June, Sunday
Grill&Chill event on a yacht
Join the Equativ & Sharethrough teams at a yacht for a laid-back, come-as-you-are welcome BBQ to start your Cannes Lions week on the right note. Expect delicious food, a relaxed atmosphere, and engaging conversation just before the festival starts off.
- Time: June 15th 17:00-20:00
- Location: Equativ Yacht
- Register here: https://equativatcannes2025.com/
Kickoff Soirée by ADWEEK House
ADWEEK House at Cannes Lions is your go-to spot for catching how creativity and data, emotion, strategy, and even human insight and AI, are coming together to reshape advertising. With curated chats, exclusive deep dives, and plenty of industry mingling, it’s all about how mixing up disciplines is driving the next wave of big ideas.
- Time: June 15th (19:00) – June 19th (10:00 – 19:30)
- Location: Le Majestic Hotel, 10 Bd de la Croisette
- Register here: https://event.adweek.com/awh_cannes_2025
Kantar North America Kick-Off Dinner
Kantar’s North America starts Cannes Lions 2025 with their annual “No Agenda” gathering over a dinner. Hosted on Grey d’Albion terrace in a 3-minute walk from the Palais. It’s a laid-back, French-style welcome to the madness of Cannes, where the industry professionals have a chance to connect in a more relaxed setting and raise a glass to innovation, creativity and forward thinking.
- Time: June 15th 19:00 – 22:00
- Location: Gray d’Albion Hotel Barrière Terrace
- Register here: https://www3.kantar.com/cannes-lions-2025/
16th of June, Monday
Marketing Leadership Summit by Brand innovators
An in-person event for brand marketers with panel discussions, fireside chats on all things branding, strategies. All Brand Innovators events are hosted by Fortune 500 and other leading companies, as well as A-List advertising agencies from North America and beyond.
- Time: June 16th, 8:00 – 17:00
- Location: Plage Rado Beach,
- Register here: https://brand-innovators.com/events/marketing-leadership-summit-cannes-2025/#register
The Brands & Culture Day by Brands&Culture
Join top executives and industry innovators as they level up brand strategy with fresh cultural insights. This year’s lineup has handpicked keynotes, VIP networking sessions, and interactive workshops. It’s where creativity, community, and culture come together to make a real impact.
- Time: June 16th, 12:30 – 18:00
- Location: Private villa
- Register here: https://www.eventbrite.dk/e/the-brandsculture-day-tickets-1363412466389?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Nordic kick-off: Mastering TV Ad effectiveness
Join Kantar, Marketing Finland and Sveriges Annonsörer for an inspiring and relaxed networking evening sharing insights from the new Kantar–MTV–TV4 study on Nordic TV ad performance. Myralda Derks will also share how L’Oréal balances creative impact across evolving media channels.
- Time: June 16th, 16:00-18:30
- Location: The Kantar Apartment
- Register here: https://www3.kantar.com/cannes-lions-2025/
Casual networking events by Ladies Who Strategize
LWS & Kim Mackenzie are hosting breakfasts and pre-party drinks at their Cannes Crash Pad, complete with a private patio. These get-togethers are all about bringing together strategists and executives.
- Time: June 16th to 18th, 10:00-19:30
- Location: sent after RSVP
- Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ladies-who-strategize-at-cannes-lions-2025-tickets-1324435475159?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Forbes Top Creators List Launch Celebration
For the first time at Cannes Lions, Forbes unveils its Top Creators List, spotlighting the 50 most influential digital trendsetters across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitch and beyond. This exclusive, invite-only celebration features conversations with honorees, premium Forbes activations, curated refreshments and networking with the creator-economy’s leaders.
- Time: June 16th, 17:00-20:00
- Location: TBA
- Details here: https://www.forbes.com/connect/event/2025-forbes-top-creators-list-launch-celebration/
Ogury Exclusive Opening Party
Ogury invites senior leaders from brands, agencies and publishers to kick off Cannes in style with an exclusive opening night reception in a private penthouse suite. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, sweeping city views and relaxed conversation. No presentations or pitches planned, just the perfect setting to connect, unwind and set the tone for the week ahead.
- Time: June 16th, 19:45
- Location: Ogury Suite – 55 Boulevard de Croisette.
- RSVP here: https://events.ogury.com/oguryopeningpartycannes
Cannes Connection: Opening Night Party
Casual pub takeover. No networking activities or pitches, just laid-back atmosphere, cold drinks and a great crowd – ideal plan to complete Monday at the festival.
- Time: June 16, 20:00-00:00
- Location: Ma Nolan’s – 6 Rue Buttura, Cannes
- Register here: https://events.scope3.com/openingparty/
17th of June, Tuesday
Pink Party by Cognitiv
Cognitiv will host its signature soirée, where island-inspired elegance blends with the brand’s signature pink. The event features gourmet canapés, an open bar and live musical performances, all set to facilitate professional networking. Attendees are encouraged to engage, celebrate and enjoy an evening of fun and connection.
- Time: June 17, 17:00-20:00
- Location: Cognitiv Yacht O’Lion, Jetée Albert Edouard Nord
- Register here: https://events.cognitiv.ai/pinkparty
BE Legendary Party
A party on the Equativ Yacht. Invite Only event
- Time: June 17, 19:00 onwards
- Location: Equativ Yacht
- Info: https://equativatcannes2025.com/
Courtyard Dinner Under the Stars by Converge @
An al fresco evening for brand leaders to unwind, connect, and be inspired. Enjoy a chef-driven menu of local flavors and world-class wines under the twinkling stars and French mediterranean sky.
- Time: June 17th, 19:00-21:00
- Location: Hotel Le Suquet
- Register here: https://atconverge.com/cannes/
PMW Powerlist Party
Honouring the 100 most influential performance marketing leaders, brands, and agencies, the PMW Powerlist fuels pre-Cannes buzz. Its exclusive Party brings together past and present winners alongside CMOs and senior marketers for laid-back, high-value networking over drinks and canapés.
- Time: June 17th, 19:00-21:00
- Location: Lounge Retreat, Campaign House
- Register here: https://insight.performancemarketingworld.com/pmw-party
VX Afterdark Jazz Club
Jazz Night, hosted with VaynerX and Group Black, where leading CMOs, visionary creators, and media powerhouses come together over live jazz, craft cocktails, and fun conversations. Celebrate how streaming, culture, and collaborative innovation are reshaping the industry.
- Time: June 17th, 21:00-23:00
- Location: Chez Vayner Jazz Club
- Register here: https://events.vaynerx.com/vxafterdarkjazzclub
18th of June, Wednesday
WPP and GroupM Get-together in partnership with TikTok
Join WPP agency at WPP Beach & Rooftop during Cannes Lions 2025 for an invite-only party under the Croisette’s stars and dance music by top DJs.
- Time: June 18th, 20:00-23:30
- Location: WPP Beach
- More information here: https://www.wppatcannes2025.com/event/b54177a9-d829-4222-b322-c6c5a9a592fe/full-schedule
Launch Party by Digital Voices
Join fellow brand marketers for an evening overlooking the harbour, sipping cold rosé and having conversation with leading global voices, celebrating the launch of the Global Influencer Council project.
- Time: June 18th, 17:00-19:00
- Location: Accama Delta, Port de Cannes
- Register here: https://www.digitalvoices.com/events/cannes-2025/events#event-main
Ad Age Lawn Party
At this year’s Lawn Party, Ad Age will spotlight global talent and tomorrow’s creative leaders, featuring the Young Creatives Contest winners.
- Time: June 18th, 17:30-19:30
- Location: The Lawn at Mondrian, Cannes
- Register here: https://www.adageevents.com/event/cannes2025/lawn-party
WSJ Annual Cocktail Party
Join Journal House at Cannes Lions for the annual party, where Wall Street Journal editors, Dow Jones executives, and industry creatives come together to explore how storytelling, data, and purpose converge over a spritz or glass of rosé to another year of creativity.
- Time: June 18th, 18:30-21:00
- Location: Journal House, Cannes
- Register here: https://journalhouse.wsj.com/cannes-lions-festival-of-creativity/
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