Southampton International Boat Show 2026

Date: 18 September 2026 – 27 September 2026

Location: Mayflower Park, Southampton, United Kingdom

Organizer: British Marine

The Southampton International Boat Show is the UK's largest boating and watersports event, held on the city's waterfront every September since 1969. The 2026 show runs from 18 to 27 September at Mayflower Park and Ocean Village Marina, organised by British Marine, the trade association for the UK leisure marine industry. Expect more than 700 marine brands and over 500 boats and watercraft, from dinghies and dayboats to cruising yachts and motorboats, many of them afloat in a purpose-built show marina. The show is as much about doing as looking. Visitors can try sailing, paddleboarding and diving, or get on the water through the Try a Boat programme. The Wooden Boat Stage returns for 2026 with classic craft on display. Doors open 10am to 6pm daily, with late evenings at the Shipyard on Fridays and Saturdays, and around 90,000 visitors are expected over the ten days. For anyone shopping for a boat, or just dreaming about one, this is the UK's main autumn fixture.

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