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Boat & Yacht Show News & Resources (37) Top 20 Biggest International Boat & Yacht Shows

A BOAT SHOW is a public exhibition or trade fair of current boat models, debuts, concept vessels, or out-of-production classics. Due to the nature of the industry building around yachting and nautical tourism, a boat show may be a social event. It is commonly attended by marine manufacturers, ship and boat builders as well as yachtsmen.

Most boat shows occur once a year, typically for the duration of a week. They may have exhibitions on land or on water. Boat shows are vital to marine manufacturers and local dealers as a public relations exercise, for advertising products, and for increasing publicity.

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  • ABU DHABI international boat show | ADIBS - "The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) is an unmissable global opportunity for learning about the latest innovations in boating, fishing, and water sports. Bringing together some of the world’s best brands and industry specialists, ADIBS is the ideal show for leisure marine companies to exhibit, discuss business and find partnerships to help boost the growth of this sector. The Show is the perfect place where marine enthusiasts and families can come together to enjoy engaging attractions, live performances and navigating Abu Dhabi." November 24-27, 2022.
  • Antibes Yacht Show - since 2007. Port Vauban, Antibes, France. The largest pleasure harbour in Europe. The show attracts all the biggest names in the industry as well as showcasing some of the worlds most luxurious yachts.
  • Barcelona International Boat Show | Salon Nautico - since 1963. For the first time ever in 2019, the Show will take up the five halls in the Gran Via Exhibition Centre and the On-water Show in Port Vell will exceed the 670 boats that were displayed in the previous show. A highlight of this year’s show will be the first BCN Dive, dedicated to the underwater world. October 12-16, 2022.
  • Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 - since 1977. "The Ultimate Rendez-vous". With 638 boats on display in water and on land and 122 world premiere editions, the three exceptional French Riviera sites, the ‘Vieux Port’, ‘Port Pierre Canto’ and the 'Riviera', located at either end of the famous French Riviera in Cannes, are just right for hosting Europe’s leading in-water luxury boat show. The Yachting Festival will orchestrate this event by moving more than 100 sailing boats, monohulls and multihulls to Port Canto to host the largest in-water exhibition in the world of new sail boats. September 12-17, 2023.
  • 26th CHINA (SHANGHAI) INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2023 | CIBS - since 2004. Regarded as the largest comprehensive boat show in Asia. March 27-29, 2023 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
  • DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2023 | DIBS - since 1991. The most important and established event of its kind in the Middle East region and Indian subcontinent. Dubai Harbour, United Arab Emirates (formerly Dubai International Marine Club). March 1-5, 2023.
  • DÜsseldorf International Boat Show - since 2005. 1900 exhibitors from 68 countries. January 21-29, 2023
  • FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW - since 1959. The "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 26-30, 2022.
  • 62nd GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2022 - since 1962. "Wave of the future." One of the world's premier boat shows. The exhibition area comprises both on land and in water shows, with 100,000 square meters of water basin surface and more than 200,000 square meters of pavilions and outdoor areas. September 22-27, 2022.
  • 14th Hamburg Ancora Yachtfestival - "Germany's largest in-water boat show." With the start of the yachting season, 200 yachts present themselves in their natural element, the water. Discover new boat worlds, find out more in our expert lectures, workshops and demonstrations and let yourself be inspired by the exciting entertainment programme. May 12-14, 2023.
  • HAMBURG BOAT SHOW - since 1959. Has the motto "By boaters for boaters", and this is reflected in the exhibition halls. September 6-9, 2022.
  • London BOAT SHOW - since 1954. The show's cancellation from 2019 was announced in May 2018, with organisers citing the show as commercially unviable for the industry in its current format.
  • MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW - annual event in February since 2009. The on-land portion of the event will take place at the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park. The in-water components of the show will take place at Sea Isle Marina, One Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina, and IGY Yacht Haven Grande at Island Gardens. February 15-19, 2023.
  • MIAMI YACHT SHOW - since 1988. "The city’s premier luxury yacht show, takes place from February 15-19, 2023 in its new location at One Herald Plaza between the Venetian and MacArthur causeways." The Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show have joined forces to create the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, the largest boat and yacht event in the world. Discover everything from kayaks to superyachts!
  • 33rd MONACO YACHT SHOW 2023 | MYS - since 1990. The most prestigious boat show in the world. Brings together professionals from the international luxury yachting sector; ship-builders and designers, equipment suppliers, brokers and service providers. The exhibition features 500 major companies and 125+ super and megayachts - the boats range from around 65 feet to over 250 feet in length. The MYS is held in Port Hercules, and is Europe's biggest in-water display of super and mega yachts. Port Hercules: September 27-30, 2023.
  • MOSCOW BOAT SHOW - since 2007. "International exhibition of boats and yachts." Russia’s best known exhibition for the boat and yacht industry. Features a wide range of products from the smallest accessory to world-class super yachts. March 2-5, 2023.
  • 40th Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023 | PBIBS - "The show will feature more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to super yachts nearly 200 feet in length." 101 South Flagler Drive, Downtown West Palm Beach, FL 33401, U.S.A. March 23-26, 2023.
  • SINGAPORE YACHT SHOW - since 2011. "Your opportunity to discover some of the world's finest superyacht and international yacht brands in an elite and highly social setting, giving you a chance to enjoy luxury yachting at its finest." Singapore Yacht Show has become the premier boat and yacht show in Asia. April, 2023.
  • SO Dalian - since 2009. East Port Marina, Dalian, China. "Yachting in China." The first international Yachting and Lifestyle Rendezvous in the North of China.
  • Southhampton Boat Show - since 1968. "Britain's biggest and best festival of boating showcases a plethora of beautifully designed boats and products from over 600 global marine brands." September 16-25, 2022.
  • TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW - since 1959. Canada’s largest and most popular marine marketplace. January 20-29, 2023.
  • Venice Boat Show | Salone Nautico Venezia - snce 2019. "The art of shipbuilding is back home." Visitors will not only be able to admire more than 220 boats being showcased by over 160 exhibitors, but they can also see the spectacular structures of the City’s Arsenale; a symbol of the military power and authority of the Venetian Republic and the heart of its ship-building industry that made it one of the greatest maritime powers for centuries. This evocative historical backdrop in the centre of Venice consists of a water basin of 50,000 m2, over 1000 linear metres of pontoons for about 150 boats in the water, 30,000 m2 of outdoor exhibition spaces, and 5,000 m2 indoor pavilions. Arsenale, May 31 - June 4, 2023.
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