Your Ultimate Cannes Lions 2025 Packing Guide
We’re only weeks away from one of the industry’s favourite events of the year – Cannes Lions 2025. As travel plans are confirmed and meetings are booked, it’s time to start considering what to pack.
The French Riviera promises sun-soaked days, inspiring conversations and vibrant networking opportunities. However, getting the essentials right can make or break your enjoyment when there.
Here’s a curated packing list covering weather essentials, tech gear, and comfort items.
☀️ Weather Essentials
Typically, the average June temperatures in Cannes range from 18°C to 24°C; however, last year saw spikes near the thirties.
While there are opportunities to retreat to air-conditioned hotels and covered areas on the beaches, many of your most important conversations will happen in exposed areas, especially if you venture onto the yachts.
Prepare for sunny days and the potential for cooler evenings with:
- Sunscreen: High SPF to protect against the Riviera sun.
- Sunglasses: With high UV protection.
- Hat: To provide shade during outdoor events.
- Lightweight Jacket or Sweater: For cooler evenings and air-conditioned venues.
- Umbrella: The weather can turn quickly on the French coast, and showers are likely. Keep a small umbrella to hand for a quick solution when the heavens open
🔌 The right tools for the job
Busy schedules often result in long stretches outside or on the move, with little time to stop off at your hotel room, so getting your tech and other equipment right is crucial to make the most of your time.
Go equipped to maximise every moment with:
- Portable Phone Charger: Charging stations are available in some venues, but can be busy and sparse
- European Travel Adapter: To keep your devices running throughout the week
- Notebook and Pen: If your tech does fail you, go back to basics to stay on track
- Reusable Water Bottle: With high temperatures, packed diaries and pumping adrenaline, it’s easy to forget to look after yourself. Stay hydrated and make the most of refill stations at various venues
- Top tip: Stock up on hydration salts to add to your water for an added boost
👟 Comfort & Style
Cannes Lions moved quickly and will be over before you know it. The last thing you want is to be distracted by a poor wardrobe choice.
Balance comfort with style to navigate the festival seamlessly:
- Comfortable Footwear: Expect to walk extensively; pack shoes you know are comfortable, and be sure to include trainers or flats
- Easy-to-Remove Shoes: First-timers may not have considered the need to remove shoes for some yacht events or beachside gatherings. Keep this in mind when making your choice
- Versatile Clothing: There isn’t always time to stop and get changed when moving from daytime meetings to evening events. Choose business casual for daytime and outfits that can transition into the evening
- Multiple Outfits: It’s always worth having spares available if the temperatures soar or the heavens open
- Blister Plasters: No matter how prepared you are on the footwear front, these are always a good idea
With this packing guide, you’re set to enjoy all that Cannes Lions 2025 has to offer. Embrace the creativity, network extensively, and soak in the Riviera ambience. Bon voyage!
If you’re heading to Cannes Lions 2025 and want to catch up while there, email hello@teamgingermay.com. You can also find out more about how to prioritise sustainable practices at Cannes Lions 2025 here.