Cannes Lions · 2026 cycle information
Key dates
2026 · Recorded status: closed. Dates below belong to this edition, not necessarily an open entry window.
- Entries open
- First late fee applies after
- Second late fee applies after
- Third late fee applies after
- Deadline
- Festival and Awards Ceremonies
Categories · 2026
655 leaf categories · 33 collections. Sorted by stored names/codes where a verified source order is unavailable.
Brand
Celebrating the creative engine that makes breakthrough work inevitable, recognising the systems, culture, leadership and infrastructure that transform creative potential into sustained competitive advantage.
Classic
The big creative idea - where work is brought to life through the long-standing yet ever-evolving fundamentals of image, sound and storytelling.
Craft
Focusing on the artistry, skill, talent and flair required to deliver beautifully executed ideas with the power to cut through and bring the creative idea to life.
Engagement
Celebrating insightful creativity that captivates at every touchpoint. Creating authentic interaction and immersive experiences that engage consumers and impact culture.
Entertainment
Celebrating creativity that goes beyond branded communications to create authentic branded entertainment that engages consumers and impacts culture.
Experience
Focusing on the powerful brand currency of intelligent customers journeys and immersive experiences - captivating audiences at every touch point.
Good
Going beyond brand purpose to use creative communications to shift culture, create change and positively impact the world.
Health
Celebrating creativity in branded communications in this highly innovative but fiercely regulated sector with the unique power to truly change lives.
Strategy
Celebrating commercial effectiveness, strategic planning and creative application of solutions to unlock growth and measure impact.
Titanium
Celebrating provocative, boundary-busting, envy-inspiring work that marks a new direction for the industry and moves it forward.
Fees & basic eligibility · 2026
Same fee schedule · 9 categories
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- Outdoor
- Innovation
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Design
- Industry Craft
- Print & Publishing
- Glass: The Lion for Change
- Direct
- Audio & Radio
| Entry / scope | Fee | Deadline / terms |
|---|---|---|
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,035 | Third late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,140 | Deadline · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 690 | First late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 935 | Second late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
Creative Effectiveness
| Entry / scope | Fee | Deadline / terms |
|---|---|---|
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,860 | First late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 2,105 | Second late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 2,205 | Third late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 2,310 | Deadline · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
Same fee schedule · 14 categories
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- Brand Experience & Activation
- Creative B2B
- Creative Data
- Pharma
- Social & Creator
- Health & Wellness
- Media
- PR
- Creative Business Transformation
- Digital Craft
- Creative Commerce
- Creative Brand
- Creative Strategy
- Luxury
| Entry / scope | Fee | Deadline / terms |
|---|---|---|
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,110 | Second late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,210 | Third late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,315 | Deadline · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 865 | First late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
Same fee schedule · 6 categories
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- Entertainment Lions for Music
- Film Craft
- Entertainment Lions for Gaming
- Film
- Entertainment
- Entertainment Lions for Sport
| Entry / scope | Fee | Deadline / terms |
|---|---|---|
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,095 | First late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,340 | Second late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,440 | Third late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 1,545 | Deadline · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
Titanium
| Entry / scope | Fee | Deadline / terms |
|---|---|---|
| none · none · specific | EUR 2,375 | First late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 2,620 | Second late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 2,720 | Third late fee applies after · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
| none · none · specific | EUR 2,825 | Deadline · From 0 entries · by_key_date_and_category |
Fees retain the supplied currency, category and entry scope. Shared schedules are shown once. Check the official source for tax and detailed conditions.
- Campaign eligibility
- Start not supplied — End not supplied
- Markets
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Official top honours · 2026
No verified official top honours supplied.