2025 boat show calendar

Sea lovers, sailing enthusiasts and yachting professionals, get ready! The year 2025 promises to be rich in nautical events, with a multitude of shows spread across the globe. Whether you’re looking for your next boat, want to discover the latest technological innovations or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere that surrounds these gatherings, you’re bound to find the boat show that’s right for you. To help you plan your nautical agenda, we’ve put together a list of the main boat shows to be held around the world in 2025.

January 2025

Boot Düsseldorf

• Date: January 18 – 26, 2025
• Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
• Characteristic: Grounded
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 1,900
• Number of visitors: Over 250,000

February 2025

SUISSENAUTIC 2025

• Date: February 10 – 14, 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
• Location: BEA Bern Expo, Bern, Switzerland
• Characteristic: Grounded
• Number of exhibitors: 200
• Number of visitors: 25,000
• Link: SuisseNautic

Miami International Boat Show

• Date: February 12 – 16, 2025
• Location: Miami, United States
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 1,400
• Number of visitors: Over 100,000

Dubai International Boat Show

• Date: February 19 – 23, 2025
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 800
• Number of visitors: Over 28,000

March 2025

Les Nauticales

• Date: To be confirmed
• Location: La Ciotat
• Characteristic: Afloat
• Number of boats: 300
• Number of exhibitors: 200

April 2025

Nautic en Seine 2025

• Date: April 1 – 6, 2025
• Location: Île de Monsieur, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: 230
• Number of visitors: Not specified

Singapore Yacht Show

• Date: Mid-April 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
• Location: Singapore
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 150
• Number of visitors: Over 16,000

Arcachon Boat Show 2025

• Date: April 18 to 21, 2025
• Location: Port d’Arcachon, France
• Characteristic: Grounded
• Number of exhibitors: Not specified
• Number of visitors: Not specified

La Napoule Boat Show

• Date: April 24 – 27, 2025
• Location: Mandelieu-La Napoule, France
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Not specified
• Number of visitors: Not specified

Annapolis Boat Shows

• Bay Bridge Boat Show: April 11 – 13, 2025
• Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show: April 25 – 27, 2025
• Location: Annapolis, United States
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 600 for both shows
• Number of visitors: Over 100,000 for both shows

International Multihull Show

• Date: April 23 – 27, 2025
• Location: La Grande-Motte, France
• Characteristic: Afloat
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 60
• Number of visitors: Approx. 15,000

May 2025

Venice Boat Show

• Date: May 29 – June 2, 2025
• Location: Venice, Italy
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 200
• Number of visitors: Over 30,000

July 2025

Sydney International Boat Show

• Date: July 31 – August 4, 2025
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 245
• Number of visitors: Over 60,000

September 2025

Cannes Yachting Festival

• Date: To be confirmed
• Location: Cannes, France
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 600
• Number of visitors: Over 54,000

Southampton Boat Show

• Date: To be confirmed
• Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 600
• Number of visitors: Over 100,000

Monaco Yacht Show

• Date: To be confirmed
• Location: Monaco
• Characteristic: Afloat and ashore
• Number of exhibitors: Approx. 580
• Number of visitors: Over 30,000

October 2025

Grand Pavois

• Date: To be confirmed
• Location: La Rochelle
• Features: Afloat
• Number of boats on display: 750 including 300 afloat

Multihull Opportunities

• Date: To be confirmed
• Location: Canet en Roussillon
• Features: Afloat
• Number of boats on display : Dozens of pre-owned catamarans

Bandol Boat Show

• Date: To be confirmed
• Location: Bandol
• Characteristic: Ashore and afloat
• Number of boats: 50 afloat
• Number of exhibitors: 30

Autumn Boat Show

• Date: To be confirmed
• Location: Cap d’Agde
• Features: Ashore and afloat
• Number of boats: 500

Le Mille Sabord

• Date: To be confirmed
• Location: Le Crouesty
• Characteristic: Afloat
• Number of exhibitors : Around 400 exhibitors.
• Number of visitors: Approximately 15,000 visitors over the duration of the show.

Stay tuned to the show websites for any confirmation or change of dates! In addition to the above-mentioned shows, there are many other smaller boating events held throughout the year in Europe. Don’t hesitate to do some research in your area to discover other opportunities.