Music & Entertainment at Cannes Lions 2026

Every Music & Entertainment side events around Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, curated for AI and tech executives by Chief in AI.

Side events

• No Slides Just Signals: Telecom, Media and Entertainment Brunch (with Meta) — Deloitte Digital, 14:00, Deloitte Digital Apartment
• Black Joy Brunch — LinkedIn & Microsoft, 11:00, Microsoft Gardens
• Vevo Live Music at Sport Beach — Vevo, Sport Beach, La Plage du Festival
• Salesforce Austin Millz Performance — Salesforce, Salesforce at Cannes
• DoubleVerify 80s Retro Rendezvous Yacht Party — DoubleVerify, DV Yacht ASYA, Yacht Row
• VIP Salon with BBC Studios & Evan Shapiro — BBC Studios & Evan Shapiro, 20:00, BBC Studios HQ
• Eddy Cue | Entertainment Person of the Year — Cannes Lions Official Programming, 12:15, Lumière Theatre, The Palais
• Entertainment Person of the Year: Apple — Apple, 12:15, Lumière Theatre
• The Power of Brand Building in Entertainment — Canva, 13:30, Canva Creative Cabana
• The Great Social Reset: Social Behaviour Is Shifting from Public Performance — WACL (Powered by Propeller), 13:30, WACL Empower Café
• Welcome to Cannes Happy Hour Ft. DJ Mick — The Trade Desk, 17:00, OpenHouse @ Cabana Row
• Black Cat White Cat Music at Cannes Lions — Black Cat White Cat Music, Location TBC
• Conversations in the Performance Parlor — Cognitiv, E-Motion Yacht
• When Creative Meets The Algorithm: Who's REALLY Driving Performance? — Claritas, 14:30, LBB & Friends Beach La Plage Croisette, 65 Boulevard de la Croisette
• Axios House at Cannes 2026 — Axios House, 09:00, Port de Cannes Yacht Row
• Epidemic Sound Cannes Cabana — Epidemicsound, 09:00, TBA, Cannes
• Yahoo Explorers Society — Yahoo, La Plage du Martinez
• How Consumer Segmentation Transformed Portfolio Strategy at Gianbia Performance Nutrition — Cannes Lions Official Programming, 11:55, Hotel Barrière Le Majestic
• RTL Music Party: A Late-Night Beachside Music Celebration Set Against the Beauty of the Côte d’Azur — RTL AdAlliance x Ipsos, 21:00, RTL x Ipsos Beach
• Stagwell Sport Beach: Meeting the Moment: Confidence, Culture, and the New Performance Playbook — Stagwell, 14:00, La Plage Du Festival
• Spotify Beach Night One feat. Raye & Central Cee — Spotify, Spotify Beach, Palais Stephanie Beach
• Performance by Design: AI, Platforms and Human Expertise — ADWEEK, 09:30, ADWEEK House
• Luminate Emerging Artist Showcase — Luminatedata, 22:00, Chrystie
• The Festival Lowdown: What You Missed from Monday — Cannes Lions Official Programming, 11:00, Debussy Theatre, The Palais
• Panel Presented By Bauer Media and Hearts & Sciences: Do Category Entry Points Settle the Brand vs. Performance Debate Once and For All? — Little Black Book (LBB), 11:30, LBB & Friends Beach
• Evening Concert — Publicis, 22:00, Influential Beach
• Healthcare in Focus + Happy Hour Ft. DJ Lizalready — The Trade Desk, 15:30, OpenHouse @ Cabana Row
• Tiësto Live (Yahoo Presents) — Exclusive Performance — Yahoo, 22:00, Yahoo Beach
• Yahoo Explorers Society Concert feat. Tiesto — Yahoo, 20:00, La Plage du Martinez
• Entertainment & influence: the new era of storytelling — Walmart Connect, Publicis Groupe, 12:30, Influential Beach
• Cannes After Dark: Amapiano Afrobeats Riviera Experience — Unik Ernest & Culturin, 22:00, 13 Rue Docteur Gerard Monod
• Inside the Jury Room: Entertainment Lions for Sport — Cannes Lions Official Programming, 13:15, Carlton Hotel Cannes
• Reclaiming Discovery: Inside the New Art of Performance — ADWEEK, 13:55, ADWEEK House
• From Stadiums to Streets: How OOH Drives Performance Through Sports + Culture (with OAAA) — Beet.TV, 16:00, Salon Dinard, Hotel Barrière Le Majestic
• Music Session (Inc. a Performance): Why Music Is Your Emotional Superpower — Brands and Culture, 12:30, Brands & Culture Villa
• Tour of the Work: Entertainment Lions for Music — Cannes Lions Official Programming, 13:30, The Exhibition, The Palais
• Accelerating Fandom Value with Crunchyroll and Universal Music Group — Deloitte Digital, 09:00, Journal House
• Panel Discussion: The Performance Premium — Raising the Bar in Social and Videocentric Platforms — DV (Double Verify), 13:00, DV Yacht
• Last Night a DJ Saved My Pitch — MSQ Partners, 17:00, Fervor, 5 Rue des Frères Casanova, 06400 Cannes
• The Festival Lowdown: What You Missed from Tuesday — Cannes Lions Official Programming, 11:00, Debussy Theatre, The Palais
• Stop Working in Advertising.' To Engage You Need to Entertain — Cannes Lions Official Programming, 11:15, Debussy Theatre, The Palais
• Rich Silverstein Blends AI and Storytelling Into a Broadway Musical — Cannes Lions Official Programming, 15:30, Debussy Theatre, The Palais
• Redefining the Role of Brands in Entertainment — ADWEEK, 10:50, ADWEEK House
• The Festival Lowdown: What You Missed from Wednesday — Cannes Lions Official Programming, 11:00, Debussy Theatre, The Palais
• Stop Working in Advertising — BBH, 11:15, Debussy Theatre
• Rich Silverstein Blends AI and Storytelling — Goodby Silverstein & Partners, 15:30, Debussy Theatre
• Lions Advisory: The Festival Forecast — Dentsu, 16:00, Dentsu Beach House

People

• Patrick O'Keefe, Chief Integrated Marketing Officer (Netflix)
• Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Actor and Producer (Producer and Entrepreneur)
• Frances Berwick, Chairman, Bravo & Peacock Unscripted (NBCUniversal)
• Chris Beresford-Hill, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer (BBDO Worldwide)
• Colin Jost, Writer/Weekend Update co-anchor (Saturday Night Live)
• Michael McIntyre, Comedian & Co-Founder (Fanalysis)
• Julie Foster, Senior Vice President and Managing Director (Electronic Arts)
• Jordan Peters, Senior Director, Marketing Partnerships, EMEA (Netflix)
• Ryan Seacrest, Emmy-Winning Television Host (iHeartMedia)
• Alan Cumming, Actor and Filmmaker, "The Traitors" (NBCUniversal)
• Central Cee, Performer (musician)
• Rita Ferro, President Global Advertising (Disney)
• Darren Schillace, CMO (FOX)
• Rachel Zoe, Cast Member, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (NBCUniversal)
• Karen Kovacs, President, Advertising and Partnerships (Bravo)
• Paul Kemp-Robertson, Chief Content Officer (LIONS)
• Christine Martino, Chief Revenue Officer of National Ad-Sales (Screenvision Media)
• John Summit, Performer (DJ)
• Grant Regillo, Vice President, Brand Partnerships (Netflix)
• Hanne Jesca Bax, Global Vice Chair - Clients and Industries (EY Studio+)
• Zoë Ruderman, Chief Content Officer (Adweek)
• Lykke Li, Performer (musician)
• Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa (YouTube)
• Mike D, Performer (Beastie Boys founding rapper)
• Marika Roque, Chief Strategy Officer (Paramount Advertising)
• Oprah Winfrey, Media Leader, Producer, Philanthropist (producer, philanthropist, actress and author)
• Kameryn Stanhouse, Vice President, Sports & Entertainment Partnerships (IBM)
• Seth Meyers, Host/Writer (Late Night with Seth Meyers)
• Eva Longoria, Actor, Producer, Director, Activist (Hyphenate Media Group)
• Samantha Catalina, Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (Happy Dad and Noble Pacific)
• Lydia Daly, Executive Vice President, Head of Ad Marketing & Intelligence (Paramount)
• Jess Ling, Executive Vice President, Global Advertising (American Express)
• Mumford & Sons, Performer (band)
• David O'Connor, Chief Brand Officer (Universal Entertainment)
• Jethro Rothe-Kushel, Founder & CEO (RitualAds)
• Danielle Otero, Executive Vice President, Global Paid Media & Analytics (Lionsgate)
• Alex Collmer, Founder & Executive Chairman (Vidmob)
• Joel Simon, Founder (JSM Music)
• Mark Rooks, Vice President of Creative, Sponsorships & Entertainment (Dick's Sporting Goods)
• Andrew Choi, Singer | Songwriter (K-Pop Demon Hunters)
• Ryan Spicer, Chief Revenue Officer (Atmosphere TV)
• Lindsey Slaby, Founder (Sunday Dinner)
• Jennifer Carey, Director of Media and Effectiveness (Channel 4)
• Mark Tevis, EVP (Revry)
• Michael Frohoff, Founder and CEO (Kruger)
• Ali Brown, President (PRETTYBIRD)
• Mike Jacobson, Strategist & Magician (Grand Effie winner; America's Got Talent)
• John Zissimos, Chief Creative & Digital Officer (Salesforce)
• Beau Avril, SVP, Partnerships (Beast Industries)
• Robin Shore, Director, Business Development (LinkedIn)
• Keisha Buchanan, Singer-songwriter & founding member of Sugababes (Sugababes)
• Raye, Performer (musician)
• Craig McNary, Global Head of Brand and Creative (Xbox)
• Club 1BD, Performer (music act)
• Eddy Cue, SVP of Services (Apple)
• Lucy Gregory, VP Audience Measurement & Insight (Disney)
• Matthew Broussard, Comedian
• Ned McNeilage, Head of Creative (Sphere)
• Priyanka Jain, Founder/Director (Snowworld Entertainment)
• Sofi Tukker, Performer (music act)
• Dustee Jenkins, Chief Public Affairs Officer (Spotify)
• Tiësto, DJ (Headliner)
• Tatiana Vivienne Jouanneau, Group Chief Brand Officer (Allwyn)
• Gary LeVox, Lead Singer (Rascal Flatts)
• Karen Eccles, Managing Director (Sky Media)
• Lindsey Clay, Chief Executive (Thinkbox)
• Lolly Thomson, Joint Global Chief Creative Officer (M+C Saatchi Group)
• Matt Murphy, Global Chief Creative Officer (72andSunny)
• Matt Strauss, Chairman, NBCUniversal Media Group (NBCUniversal)
• Philip Thomas, Chair (LIONS)
• Shannon Washington, Chief Creative Officer and Managing Partner (11 Ounces)
• Felix Starck, Chief Executive Officer (Baller League)
• Louisa O'Connor, Managing Director & Founder (Seen Presents)
• Leah Wyar, President of Entertainment, Beauty + Style Group (People Inc)
• Jason Hernandez, Head of Agency Partnerships (DIRECTV)
• Charlene Thomas, Senior Vice President of Marketing (Universal Music Group)
• Florencia Franceschetti, Managing Director (TogetherWith)
• Beth Trentacoste, Senior Vice President (Paramount Media Labs)
• Bozoma Saint John, Former Chief Marketing Officer and Cast Member (Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills")
• Anna Magzanyan, President (LA Times Studios & NantGames)
• Katie Nolan, Host, "Casuals with Katie Nolan" & "Fan Service" (SiriusXM)
• Josh Noval, Senior Vice President, Olympics & Paralympics Advertising Sales & Partnerships (NBCUniversal)
• Dario Spina, Chief Marketing Officer (Paramount Media Labs)
• Shaina Zafar, Executive (United Talent Agency)
• Liz Jenkins, Chief Business Officer (NBCUniversal Entertainment)
• Antoni Porowski, Emmy-Award Winning TV Producer and Culinary Expert
• Sally Holt, Senior Director of Events, EMEA (Netflix)
• John Koenigsberg, Executive Vice President, Head of Platform Partnerships (Horizon)
• Qing Madi, Recording Artist (Blunt Records)
• Phiona Okumu, Head of Music (Africa) (Spotify)
• Charles Besson, Global Entertainment & Content Creative Acceleration Director (L'Oréal)
• Rema Vasan, Head of NA Business Marketing (former) (TikTok)
• Michelle Fine-Smith, SVP, Global B2B Partnerships (Variety)
• Dawn Yang, Global Head of Entertainment Partnerships (TikTok)
• Pip Smart, Executive Producer and Partner (Revolver)
• Danny Murphy, Host, Page Six "Virtual Reali-Tea" (Page Six)
• Bridget Evans, Global Head of Business Marketing (Spotify)
• Hannah Charman, Co-Founder/Managing Director (RESISTER)
• Jerry Bruckheimer, Film and TV Producer (Jerry Bruckheimer Films)
• Kira Karlstrom, Co-Founder, Triple Threat; Formerly Head of Global Entertainment Marketing, Twitch (Triple Threat)
• Nene Parsotam, Executive Creative Director (VINE Creatives)
• Evan Real, Host, Page Six "Virtual Reali-Tea" (Page Six)
• Ryan Nelsen, CMO (StackAdapt)
• Todd Lichten, Head of Entertainment & Lifestyle Partnerships (Roblox)
• Austin Millz, DJ / Musical Performer
• Takashi Iizuka, VP, Executive Officer, Sonic Creative Officer, Sega of America, Inc. (SEGA CORPORATION)
• Sonita Alizadeh, Artist
• Phil Thomas, Chairman (Cannes Lions)
• Adrienne Lahens, CEO (Infinite Studios)
• Eric Nam, Actor, Singer, Entrepreneur (DIVE STUDIOS / The Orchard)
• Edu Luke, Sound Creative (Hefty Music & Sound)
• Paula Feged, Executive Director (El Dorado Festival)
• Prerna Suri, VP, Communications (Sony Music Entertainment)
• Josie Mason, Head of Awards Growth (LIONS)
• Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO (Geena Davis Institute)
• Shuji Utsumi, President and Chief Operating Officer (SEGA CORPORATION)
• Thea Skelton, VP Festivals (LIONS)
• Annik Salmon, Carnival Designer and Costume Designer (Arranco de Engenho de Dentro (Rio de Janeiro Carnival))