MIPCOM 2026 Cannes: TV Content Market Guide & Buyer List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
MIPCOM is the world’s entertainment-content market for TV, streaming and kids’ content. It takes place every October at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, and the 2026 edition runs from 12 to 15 October 2026. In 2025 it hosted 10,500+ delegates, 3,240+ buyers from 100+ countries and 350+ stands.
Studios, distributors, broadcasters and streamers negotiate rights deals on stands and in meeting rooms. It’s one of the purest deal-making markets in media.
MIPCOM 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | TV & content trade |
| Venue | Palais des Festivals, Cannes |
| City and country | Cannes, France |
| Next edition | 12–15 October 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Does it move? | No. Always Cannes, annual. |
| Scale | 10,500+ delegates; 3,240+ buyers; 100+ countries; 350+ stands (2025) |
| Organiser | RX France |
| Typical ticket price | Visitor Pass €1,130 early (€1,740 on-site); Buyers Pass €1,210 |
| Event app / platform | MIPCOM digital platform + Online Screening Library |
| Website | mipcom.com |
What MIPCOM covers
- TV and streaming content distribution
- Formats and unscripted
- Kids and animation (MIPJunior runs just before)
- Co-production and financing
- Media tech and FAST channels
Where it takes place
The Palais des Festivals in Cannes, every October. Cannes hotels are expensive in MIPCOM week.
Who attends MIPCOM
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Content buyers (broadcasters, streamers) | Acquisitions | Main buyers |
| Distributors and studios | Sales | Sellers |
| Producers | Co-production and finance | Partners |
| Financiers and media executives | Deals | Capital |
Exhibition area at MIPCOM. Photo: Jonas Forth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Passes (based on 2025 pricing)
| Pass | Early | On site |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Pass | €1,130 | €1,740 |
| Premium Pass | €2,540 | €2,700 |
| Prestige Pass | €3,540 | |
| Buyers Pass (application only) | €1,210 | €1,410 |
Digital platform and Content Library
MIPCOM offers a digital platform for planning before, during and after the event, and the MIPCOM Digital Content Library for screening content (included with the Buyers Pass). Buyers are selective with meetings, so research by territory and genre matters.
How to prospect MIPCOM
- List buyers by territory and genre.
- Identify acquisitions heads and co-production executives.
- Send screeners and one-pagers before Cannes.
- Book meetings in September.
- Follow up quickly while budgets are open.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Global content-buyer density | Expensive passes and hotels |
| Pure deal-making market | Streaming-market consolidation |
| Strong kids and animation segment | Mostly relevant to the content trade |
Frequently asked questions
When is MIPCOM 2026?
From 12 to 15 October 2026 at the Palais des Festivals, Cannes.
How much does a MIPCOM pass cost?
Based on 2025 pricing, the Visitor Pass costs €1,130 early and €1,740 on site.
Who organises MIPCOM?
RX France.
Can I get a MIPCOM buyer list?
Buyer data is not exportable. An enriched list covers buyers, distributors and exhibitors.
MIPCOM is days away
For an enriched list of MIPCOM buyers, send me a request from the Prospector home page.
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- IBC 2027 Amsterdam: Media Tech Show Guide & Attendee List
- Cannes Lions 2027: Festival Guide, Passes & Attendee List
- MIPIM 2027 Cannes: Real Estate Event Guide & Attendee List
Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Frantogian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. MIPCOM sign in Cannes.
- In-article image: Photo: Jonas Forth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Exhibition area at MIPCOM.
