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The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 took place from 8–13 September 2026 across Vieux Port and Port Canto, bringing together leading names from the international yachting industry on the French Riviera.
Celebrating its 49th edition, the Cannes Yachting Festival once again attracted yacht builders, brokers, designers, industry professionals and yachting enthusiasts from around the world. The event showcased an impressive selection of motor yachts and sailing yachts, alongside the latest developments in yacht design, technology and marine engineering.
A Leading Yacht Show in the South of France
Set against the Mediterranean backdrop of Cannes, the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival showcased yachts ranging from approximately 3 to 50 metres, offering visitors the opportunity to discover a diverse selection of vessels from some of the world’s leading shipyards and yacht brands.
Vieux Port hosted a broad selection of yachts and exhibitors in the heart of Cannes, while Port Canto featured larger yachts, brokerage opportunities and the sailing sector.
The show provided an important meeting point for yacht owners, prospective buyers, brokers and industry professionals, creating opportunities to explore new models, discuss upcoming projects and discover developments across the luxury yachting market.
Innovation and New Yacht Models
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 also provided a platform for shipyards and yacht brands to present their latest models and innovations.
Visitors were able to experience developments in yacht design, performance, technology, comfort and sustainability, reflecting the continued evolution of the modern luxury yacht market.
For prospective yacht buyers, the Cannes yacht show offered an opportunity to step aboard new and pre-owned yachts, meet directly with shipyards and brokers, and gain insight into the latest trends shaping the industry.
Cannes and the Mediterranean Yachting Lifestyle
Beyond the exhibition, Cannes once again demonstrated why it remains one of the Mediterranean’s important destinations for luxury yachting. Its combination of world-class hospitality, luxury lifestyle, Mediterranean cruising and international events made it a fitting setting for one of Europe’s leading yacht shows.
The conclusion of the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 marked another edition of this important event on the international yachting calendar, bringing together the latest developments in yachts, marine technology and luxury yachting.
At Ultramar Yachts, we closely follow the leading events and developments shaping the global yachting industry, from new yacht launches and shipyard developments to yacht sales, yacht purchase consultancy, new-build projects and charter opportunities.
For information about yacht purchase and sales, new-build consultancy or yacht charter, contact Ultramar Yachts.
