18 – 25 September 2027

The UK's Flagship
Boating and Watersports
Festival

Show Newsletter

18 – 25 September 2027

Mayflower Park
Show Postcode: SO14 2AS

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2026 Show Overview

2026 Exhibitors

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2026 SHOW OVERVIEW

World & UK Debuts

See some of the latest boats that made their world and UK debuts at the show.

Exhibitor Lineup

Discover the 700+ marine brands and 500+ watercraft that were at the 2026 show.

Attraction Boats

Discover the attraction boats that were at the show and the stories behind every hull.

The Ghostship

The Ghostship and Sailing Solice hosted sailing creators, talks, podcasts, Q&As and more.

The Boating Stage

Explore the Boating Stage schedule from the 2026 show.

The Wooden Boat Stage

The Wooden Boat Stage returned for 2026 with even more to discover.

Wooden Boat Stage Afloat

Take a look at the classic wooden boats featured in the 2026 Afloat display.

Show Charity of the Year: RNLI

Discover the RNLI's lifesaving work at the 2026 show.

Get Out on the Water

Explore the diving, paddleboarding and Try a Boat experiences that were available at the show.

Live music

See who performed across all 10 show days in The Shipyard.

The Premium Experience

Discover the Premium experience, including lounge access, lunch and exclusive perks.

Guinness Bar, sponsored by MDL Marinas

The visitor favourite Guinness Bar returned to the show.

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Past show highlights

Latest News

29/09/2026

Southampton International Boat Show 2026 draws to a close after a 57th edition marked by launches, packed stages and thousands of visitors

25/09/2026

Oliver Weaver wins 2026 Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition

25/09/2026

British Marine celebrates apprentices and future marine talent at Southampton International Boat Show 2026

2026 Show Sponsors & Partners

Life At Sea

Bristle

Classic boat

Clegg Gifford

DFRNT

Johnsons Wellness

MDL Marinas

Motorboat and Yachting

Navigators & General

Onyx

Powerboat & Rib

Practical Boat Owner

Red Funnel

Sailing today with yachts and yachting

SALT.

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