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    Dates

    12–15 Oct 2026

    City / country

    Cannes, France

    Venue

    Palais des Festivals

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    Notable exhibitors

    Companies exhibiting at MIPCOM Cannes 2026 include 3CAT, 3DD PRODUCTIONS, 9STORY DISTRIBUTION INTERNATIONAL, A+E GLOBAL MEDIA and AARDMAN ANIMATIONS.

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    • 3DD PRODUCTIONS
    • 9STORY DISTRIBUTION INTERNATIONAL
    • A+E GLOBAL MEDIA
    • AARDMAN ANIMATIONS

    Event overview

    Overview

    MIPCOM Cannes 2026 will take place from October 12 to 15 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France.

    This premier event gathers the global entertainment industry to explore the latest trends and opportunities in content creation and distribution.

    Attendees can expect a rich program of keynotes, panels, and networking events.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates: October 12-15, 2026
    2. 2Location: Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
    3. 3Keynote speakers include industry leaders
    4. 4Focus on AI and new content strategies
    5. 5Networking opportunities throughout the event

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain insights into the latest industry trends, network with top executives, and discover new content opportunities.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibiting at MIPCOM Cannes offers unparalleled visibility to a global audience of industry professionals. MIPCOM Cannes is a pivotal event for the entertainment industry, providing a platform for networking, deal-making, and showcasing innovative content. It attracts key decision-makers and influencers, making it essential for anyone involved in the global media landscape.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Content creators and producers
    Media executives and decision-makers
    Distributors and broadcasters
    Brand representatives seeking partnerships
    Technology providers in media and entertainment
    Investors looking for new opportunities

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Production companies
    Broadcast networks
    Streaming platforms
    Content distributors
    Advertising agencies
    Technology firms in media

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Television and film content
    Digital media solutions
    Advertising and marketing services
    Content distribution technologies
    Streaming services
    Production equipment and services

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Palais des Festivals

    1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

    Floor plans & maps

    Floor plan (PDF)

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    Entry & tickets

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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Reed Exhibitions Limited (RX)

    RX France

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Current edition

    2026

    Forecast — not final

    Visitors

    11,000

    Exhibitors

    3,000

    Visitor countries

    100

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    MIPCOM Cannes 2026 will take place from October 12 to 15 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. This premier event gathers the global entertainment industry to explore the latest trends and opportunities in content creation and distribution. Attendees can expect a rich program of keynotes, panels, and networking events. MIPCOM Cannes is a pivotal event for the entertainment industry, providing a platform for networking, deal-making, and showcasing innovative content.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Content creators and producers, Media executives and decision-makers, Distributors and broadcasters, Brand representatives seeking partnerships. Dates: October 12-15, 2026. Location: Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France. Keynote speakers include industry leaders. Focus on AI and new content strategies. Documented attendance reached 11,000+ visitors in the reference edition. MIPCOM Cannes 2026 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibiting at MIPCOM Cannes offers unparalleled visibility to a global audience of industry professionals. MIPCOM Cannes is a pivotal event for the entertainment industry, providing a platform for networking, deal-making, and showcasing innovative content. It attracts key decision-makers and influencers, making it essential for anyone involved in the global media landscape. Exhibitor categories include Production companies, Broadcast networks, Streaming platforms, Content distributors.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Europe — Cannes, French Riviera, France; a global content market whose delegations are strongest from Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, with growing pavilion presence from Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

    Why it matters

    MIPCOM is the autumn anchor of the international content calendar and the largest gathering of the global television, streaming and format trade outside the spring markets. For four days the Palais des Festivals concentrates distributors, studios, streamers, buyers, format owners, producers and technology suppliers in one walkable venue plus the Croisette hotel suites behind it — which is why licensing deals, co-production partnerships and slate announcements are timed to the market. Attending compresses months of relationship-building into a week, gives direct sight of buyer demand by territory, and puts your slate in front of the executives who commission and schedule it.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Digital buyer journeys

    Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.

    Global content and broadcast market circuit

    Plan 6–9 months out: book MIPCOM (October) first, then layer a spring market (MIP London, Series Mania or EFM) and a technology show (IBC or NAB Show) depending on remit.

    MIPCOM sits in an autumn cluster alongside the spring markets and the technology-heavy broadcast trade shows. Teams usually plan a two- to three-market year, using a spring event for development and finance conversations and MIPCOM for autumn licensing, co-production and slate selling.

    February–March

    MIP LondonSeries ManiaEFM Berlin

    Spring development, financing and European co-production conversations

    April

    NAB Show

    Broadcast and production technology sourcing

    September

    IBC Amsterdam

    Media technology and infrastructure ahead of the autumn content market

    October

    MIPCOM Cannes

    Autumn licensing, slate selling, co-production and buyer meetings

    November

    AFM Los Angeles

    Film rights and US-facing catalogue sales

    Circuit structure and event positioning based on listing context and publicly announced market calendars; confirm 2027 dates on each organiser's site before booking.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Cannes La Bocca, Rue d'Antibes back streets and around the Gare SNCF — 10–25 min walk or a short bus ride to the Palais

    USD 120–220 / night

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    Mid-range
    Cannes centre / Croisette back streets — typically 5–15 min walk to the Palais des Festivals

    USD 220–430 / night

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    Premium
    Boulevard de la Croisette, adjacent to or facing the Palais — where most distributor and streamer hospitality suites sit

    USD 450–1300 / night

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 90–110 typical metered/fixed airport–Cannes fare (USD 100–120)
    Best forNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) → Palais des Festivals, Cannes

    Journey 35–50 min off-peak. Official taxi ranks are outside Terminals 1 and 2; agree the price or confirm the meter before departure.

    ride_hail

    Estimated costUSD 65–105 (EUR 60–95) typical off-peak; surge pricing applies during MIPCOM
    Best forNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) to Palais des Festivals

    Uber and Bolt operate on the Côte d'Azur. Dedicated pick-up zones at NCE; at the Palais use nearby designated drop-off points rather than the Croisette itself.

    express_coach

    Estimated costEUR 22–25 one-way (approx. USD 25–28); return tickets cheaper per leg
    Best forNice Airport (Terminal 1 & 2) → Cannes Gare SNCF / Cannes centre

    Cannes Express / regional coach services run roughly hourly with a 45–55 min journey. Book online in advance — services fill quickly on arrival days.

    train

    Estimated costEUR 7–12 one-way (USD 8–13)
    Best forNice Saint-Augustin / Nice-Ville → Cannes (TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)

    Trains run several times an hour, 35–40 min, then a 10–12 min walk from Cannes station to the Palais. A shuttle bus connects NCE terminals to Nice Saint-Augustin station.

    local_bus

    Estimated costEUR 1.50–2.00 per single ride (approx. USD 2)
    Best forPalm Bus network within Cannes (centre, La Bocca, Le Cannet) to the Palais des Festivals

    Palm Bus operates the local network; day and multi-day tickets are available from drivers and ticket machines. Useful for hotels outside walking distance of the Croisette.

    walking_bike

    Estimated costFree to walk; self-service bike hire around EUR 1–2 per 30 min
    Best forCroisette / Cannes centre to Palais des Festivals

    Central Cannes is compact and largely walkable — most Croisette and rue d'Antibes hotels are within 5–20 minutes of the Palais.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    ATA Carnet: accepted

    EU/EEA, Swiss and many visa-exempt nationalities (UK, US, Canada, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Singapore and others) do not need a visa for short business visits under Schengen rules.

    France accepts ATA carnets for temporarily imported professional equipment and exhibition material; exhibitors moving broadcast/AV kit should confirm with French customs and their freight forwarder.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    Mid-October in Cannes brings mild, variable autumn weather: daytime highs of roughly 20–23 °C and overnight lows of 13–16 °C, with the Mediterranean still near 20 °C. October is the wettest month on the Côte d'Azur — expect 7–9 rain days and around 90–110 mm of rain, often as short but intense showers.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    EU roaming may apply for EU SIMs; local prepaid SIM and eSIM options are widely available — confirm venue Wi‑Fi with the organiser.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Greetings and language

    Open any interaction with 'Bonjour' (and 'Bonsoir' after about 18:00) — it is expected before questions or requests. French is the default in shops and taxis; English is widely understood in Cannes hotels, restaurants and at the Palais, but a few courtesy phrases go a long way.

    Tipping

    Service is included by law on French restaurant bills ('service compris'), so tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5–10% for good restaurant service, EUR 1–2 for bar drinks and around EUR 2–5 per bag for hotel porters; taxis are usually rounded up to the nearest EUR 1–2.

    Business dress and scheduling

    MIPCOM is a formal market: business dress is standard on the floor and at Croisette hotel suites, with smart-casual acceptable for beach-adjacent evening events. Lunches run roughly 12:30–14:00 and dinners start at 20:00 or later, so many deal conversations extend well into the evening — plan for late finishes.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: NCE

    Book flights to NCE (Cannes) when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue.

    Visa

    Cannes is in the Schengen Area. EU/EEA and Swiss nationals travel with a national ID card or passport. Many other nationalities — UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and others — may enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; an ETIAS pre-travel authorisation is planned for these travellers (confirm launch status before booking). All other nationalities need a Type C Schengen short-stay visa: EUR 90 for adults (EUR 45 for children 6–12, free under 6), lodged through the France-Visas portal at the French consulate for your country of residence, typically 15 calendar days but up to 45 days in peak periods — apply 6–8 weeks ahead. Carry a MIPCOM/RX France invitation letter, proof of accommodation and onward travel; exhibitors should also carry customs/ATA documentation for equipment and stand materials.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Apply via the France-Visas portal and the French consulate/visa centre in your country of residence. Business travellers should carry a MIPCOM invitation letter, hotel booking and return ticket; children 6–12 pay EUR 45, under-6 free. Valid three years; confirm the live launch date and current fee on the official EU travel portal before booking flights.

    Official

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Areas to stay

    Boulevard de la Croisette, adjacent to or facing the Palais — where most distributor and streamer hospitality suites sit · Cannes La Bocca, Rue d'Antibes back streets and around the Gare SNCF — 10–25 min walk or a short bus ride to the Palais · Cannes centre / Croisette back streets — typically 5–15 min walk to the Palais des Festivals

    budget

    $120-$220 USD/night

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    mid range

    $220-$430 USD/night

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    premium

    $450-$1300 USD/night

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    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE). Allow road or rail time to Palais des Festivals; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Palais des Festivals: Cannes La Bocca, Rue d'Antibes back streets and around the Gare SNCF — 10–25 min walk or a short bus ride to the Palais: Hôtel Esperia Cannes, Hôtel Le Florian, Hôtel Colette Cannes; Cannes centre / Croisette back streets — typically 5–15 min walk to the Palais des Festivals: Hôtel Le Canberra, Hôtel Renoir Cannes, Hôtel Le Cavendish; Boulevard de la Croisette, adjacent to or facing the Palais — where most distributor and streamer hospitality suites sit

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Cannes; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Palais des Festivals.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Palais des Festivals; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: October 2026

    Temperature: Daytime highs about 20–23 °C and overnight lows of 13–16 °C in mid-October (Cannes); the sea remains near 20 °C.

    Seasonality: October is the rainiest month on the Côte d'Azur: expect 7–9 rain days and roughly 90–110 mm, often as short, heavy downpours (occasionally 'épisodes méditerranéens'). Pack an umbrella, a light waterproof and a layer for cool evenings.

    Packing: October is the rainiest month on the Côte d'Azur: expect 7–9 rain days and roughly 90–110 mm, often as short, heavy downpours (occasionally 'épisodes méditerranéens'). Pack an umbrella, a light waterproof and a layer for cool evenings.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Tuesday 13 October 2026

    MIPCOM 2026 runs Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October. Monday is dominated by badge collection and opening keynotes, so meeting schedules on the floor are still forming; Tuesday is the first full market day, with the exhibition halls fully staffed, buyers already in rhythm after the opening sessions and the densest mix of conference, screening and evening networking activity. Wednesday remains strong but sees some early departures and closing push on Tuesday-night hospitality, making Tuesday the best single day for a first-time or one-day visitor.

    Side trips

    3

    Nice — old town and Promenade des Anglais

     

     

     

    Monaco and Monte-Carlo

     

     

     

    Îles de Lérins (Sainte-Marguerite)

     

     

     

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    visitor · market_pass

    EUR 900–1500 / per person

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    exhibitor_stand

    exhibitor · space and shell scheme (indicative)

    EUR 600–1000 / per sqm

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    visa_fee

    visitor · Schengen Type C short stay

    EUR 90 / per person

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    hotel_night

    visitor · mid-range

    EUR 200–400 / per room per night

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    Your goal is to buy, sell, licence or scout content and build relationships — and you can commit 3–4 days on the ground.

    Best for

    Buyers, acquisition and development executives, producers and business-development teams who need the market floor, screenings and Croisette meetings without taking stand space

    Min. budget

    $2,050.00

    Timeline

    Book the pass and Cannes hotel 3–4 months ahead; finalise meetings and meeting-scheduling apps 2–4 weeks before the market

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Cannes hotels sell out and prices spike during market week; late booking can double accommodation cost or push you to La Bocca/outside town.

    Diary overload: without pre-booked meetings, four days can pass in unproductive floor walking.

    exhibit

    You have a catalogue, format or platform to sell to a concentrated pool of international buyers and can resource a four-day stand presence plus follow-up.

    Best for

    Distributors, studios, format owners, production groups and technology vendors who need a fixed, branded meeting point and inbound buyer traffic

    Min. budget

    $6,200.00

    Timeline

    6–9 months: commit stand space and hall early, then lock stand build, freight, staffing and screening/marketing slots 3 months out

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Stand space, build, freight, AV and staffing costs escalate quickly; delegate passes and hospitality are additional.

    Returns depend on pre-booked buyer meetings — a stand without a diary underperforms a well-planned visiting programme.

    skip

    Your budget or remit cannot support a four-day Cannes trip this year, or your target partners are better reached at a regional or online market.

    Best for

    Teams with no content acquisition, licensing or distribution remit this cycle, or those whose only realistic goal could be met at a regional market or online screening platform

    Min. budget

    Not yet confirmed

    Timeline

    No lead time; monitor MIPCOM/MIP London announcements and organiser releases instead

    Risks

    Missing short-window deal flow and relationship-building that competitors attend for.

    Prior-edition data is published at roundup level only — little audited evidence of ROI without attending.

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    Official imagery from MIPCOM Cannes 2026
    Official imagery from MIPCOM Cannes 2026

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