Cannes Yachting Festival Event Agency

A yachting event often crosses several operating environments in one evening: a stand, a yacht, a port entrance and a restaurant ashore. Cannes Event Agency helps marine brands, brokers and their agency partners connect those movements into a workable hospitality programme during Cannes Yachting Festival.

We support private receptions, owner dinners, product presentations and brand gatherings. The production is planned around the vessel or venue you can use, the people you are inviting and the permissions attached to each location.

Plan for the correct port and arrival point

The festival operates across the Vieux Port and Port Canto. An invitation saying only “Cannes harbour” is not sufficient for a guest or a supplier. We establish the meeting point, route, contact person and access arrangements before finalising arrival instructions.

If your programme includes more than one location, allow for movement between them and explain which parts need admission or an invitation. Exhibition entry and access aboard an individual yacht are separate matters to confirm with the relevant parties.

Match the format to the vessel or shore venue

A yacht reception needs early input from the captain and vessel representative. Guest capacity, embarkation, equipment, protection of surfaces, power and food service should all be assessed before a layout is agreed. A shore-based dinner may be a more practical option when the guest list or programme exceeds the conditions aboard.

For a launch or presentation, we review product display, microphone requirements, lighting and photography positions. The objective is a clear introduction to the brand without making circulation difficult.

Supplier access and setup

Confirm delivery slots and the person authorised to receive equipment.
Check whether catering is prepared aboard, ashore or by an existing venue team.
Agree setup, guest access and removal with the vessel or location.
Consider a practical alternative if weather changes the planned format.

One coordinated hospitality plan

We can coordinate catering, guest-facing staff, technical production and event logistics alongside your own team.

Confirm operating conditions

Before committing to an onboard format, share the captain’s or venue representative’s conditions with every supplier. Confirm capacity, embarkation, access and a practical weather alternative.

Planning a reception during the show?

Send your Cannes Yachting Festival brief with the vessel or venue, dates, guest count and preferred format. Include any access conditions you already have.

Consult the official festival website for the latest edition. Cannes Event Agency is an independent supplier and does not grant port or exhibition access.