Cannes Lions is taking bookings and this year’s packages contain more goodies.

The Classic Full Week Pass includes complimentary access to the new Lions Innovation Festival (for this year only). The content, product demonstrations and awards of Lions Innovation Festival spread across June 25 and 26, exploring how data, technology and creativity intersect.

The Lions Innovation pass may also be bought on its own, with a dedicated earlybird rate of €950 (approx AU$1,343) in place until Friday February 13, after which the price will return to €1,250 (approx AU$1,768).

Also launching this year is Cannes Lions Beach – an area to network, take a break, and listen to exclusive talks throughout the day. All full week Cannes Lions delegate pass holders will have access, with a limited number of Networking passes being made available for those who want to solely make use of the beach facilities.

The new Networking Pass, available on a strictly limited basis, gives access to the new Cannes Lions Beach, both Galas and a range of events listed in the Cannes Lions Extra Programme but not to the talks inside the Palais, the Award ceremonies or the exhibitions.

Lions Health June 19 and 20) may be added to the Classic pass or the Lions Health pass may be bought on its own.

Philip Thomas, chief executive officer of Lions Festivals, noted, “Cannes Lions has grown exponentially in the last five years and for the first time we will be bringing our content and networking outside of the Palais and into the town, so wherever you are in Cannes you can enjoy at least something of what the Festival has to offer.”

Full details and booking here.