Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Overview

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the world’s leading awards and festival platform for creative marketing, advertising, and branded communications. It is run by Cannes Lions and judged by an international jury, making it a highly credible benchmark for agencies, brands, and creators seeking global recognition. Companies pursue it to showcase breakthrough creative work, strengthen reputation, and gain visibility with senior industry decision-makers.

Eligibility Requirements

• Work must have first aired, been implemented, or released to the public between 06 Feb 2025 and 09 Apr 2026 for most Lions
• Some categories have different windows, including Creative Business Transformation and Creative Strategy (06 Feb 2023 - 09 Apr 2026)