18 – 27 September 2026

The UK's Flagship
Boating and Watersports
Festival

Show Dates | 18 – 27 September 2026

Mayflower Park
Show Postcode: SO14 2AS

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What's On

Exhibitors

The Premium Experience

SHOW SPOTLIGHT

Live music

The Shipyard lineup is here! See who's performing across all 10 show days

Show Charity of the Year: RNLI

Discover the RNLI's lifesaving work at this year's show.

The Wooden Boat Stage

The Wooden Boat Stage is back for 2026 with even more to discover

Wooden Boat Stage Afloat

See classic wooden boats up close at the new Afloat display

Get out on the water

Experience the show from the water – diving, paddleboarding and Try a Boat are back

Exhibitor Lineup

Discover 700+ marine brands and 500+ watercraft. Explore the exhibitor lineup.

The Premium Experience

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Guinness Bar

Your favourite Guinness Bar returns this September.

Adult tickets from £29

15s and under go free

Premium tickets from £149

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Past show highlights

Latest News

11/07/2026

Women in Marine returns to Southampton International Boat Show 2026 with a diverse panel of young female professionals showcasing the breadth of careers across the marine industry

29/05/2026

British Marine announces nominees for The Apprentice of the Year 2026

08/05/2026

The Wooden Boat Stage returns in 2026 with an expanded presence following a standout debut year

2026 Show Sponsors & Partners

Life At Sea

Classic boat

DFRNT

Johnsons Wellness

Motorboat and Yachting

Onyx

Practical Boat Owner

Red Funnel

Sailing today with yachts and yachting

The Yacht Market

Yachting world

Yachting monthly