Cannes Yachting Festival Past boat show 1 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France September 7 - 12, 2021 10:00 - 17:00 Since 1977, the Yachting Festival takes place every September in elegant, luxurious surroundings in the sparkling bay of Cannes. As the first show in the boating season, the Yachting Festival is Europe’s leading in-water boating event. The major players in pleasure yachting come here to launch the show season by showcasing their new premiere.