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2026 International Boat Show Calendar – must-see events worldwide
29 August 2025
In 2026, the French boating industry offers you a rich program of unmissable boat shows. Whether you’re a yachtsman, a professional or a sailing enthusiast, find out more about the dates, locations and special features of the main boat shows in France. Plan now to attend or follow these major events, and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
Uromaritime
Date: February 3 – 5, 2026
Location: Parc Chanot, Marseille
Highlights and theme: Maritime and river trade show, conferences, BtoB, innovation Euromaritime
Nice Boating Tomorrow
Date: March 19 – 22, 2026
Location: Port of Nice
Highlights and theme: New show focusing on sustainable boating. Find out more: Nice Boating Tomorrow
International Multihull Boat Show
Date: April 22 – 26, 2026
Location: La Grande-Motte (Hérault)
Highlights and theme: Multihull show, ideal for professionals. Find out more: Sunsail
La Napoule Boat Show
Date: April 23 – 26, 2026
Location: Port of Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Highlights and themes: major Mediterranean boat show, 300 boats on display, international brands, on-the-water tour. Find out more: jds.fr
Le Nautique de Saint-Malo
Date: April 16 – 19, 2026
Location: Saint-Malo
Highlights and theme: 2ᵉ edition of the Grand Ouest show, 150 exhibitors, 200 boats on 22,000 m². More details: Le Nautique St Malo
Nautic – Paris Boat Show
Date: December, Dates pending
Location: Paris
Highlights and theme: Information pending
Cannes Yachting Festival
Date : September 8 – 13, 2026
Location: Cannes
Highlights and theme: Information pending. Find out more: Cannes Yachting Festival
2026 promises to be a busy year for boat shows in France, with a number of must-see events for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. From Marseille to Saint-Malo, via Nice, La Grande-Motte and Mandelieu, each event highlights the innovation, know-how and passion of the French boating industry.
International in-water boat show – Grand Pavois
Date: September, Dates pending
Location: La Rochelle
Highlights and theme: A must-attend annual event for sailing enthusiasts, the Grand Pavois is an international benchmark among in-water boat shows. For more information: www.larochelle-tourisme.com
2026 promises to be a busy year for boat shows in France, with a number of must-see events for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. From Marseille to Saint-Malo, via Nice, La Grande-Motte and Mandelieu, each event highlights the innovation, know-how and passion of the French boating industry.
Whether you want to discover the latest trends, meet key market players or simply admire the most beautiful boats, the 2026 boat show calendar offers plenty of opportunities.
Want to find out more about the 2026 international boat shows you won’t want to miss? Visit our 2026 international boat shows calendar .
