Boasting 1,100 linear meters of piers to showcase a plethora of new yachts for sale from brands representing around 30 nations, the Venice Boat Show provides the European audience a great opportunity to view a good selection of production yachts as the summer season approaches.
Featuring a water basin covering 55,000 square meters, the captivating Venice Arsenale forms the perfect backdrop for the visiting fleet of yachts, with many niches being displayed from speedy tenders to sports cruisers and flybridge yachts.
Steadily growing since its inception in 2019, the event has become a staple event in the European boat show calendar, with opportunities to closely inspect the visiting models and learn more about the mechanics of yacht ownership.
Yachts on Show at the 2026 Venice Boat Show
Attracting over 30,000 visitors to the pontoons each year, the Venice Boat Show gathers a curated selection of shipbuilders and exhibitors from around the world, including many renowned brands like Jeanneau, Prestige, and Ferretti.
Several shipyards are known to return year after year to the Arsenale, with Italian favorites like Azimut being regularly featured, among a diverse selection of mono and multihull yachts for sale moored along the pontoons.
As a highlight of the Italian luxury yachting calendar, the Venice Boat Show is known to welcome an exciting collection of motor yachts, with previous attending yachts including the WiderCat 92, the Sanlorenzo SD96, and the wallywhy150.
In addition to the ensemble of yachts for sale on the water, a 30,000sqm land-based exhibition completes the ensemble with a curated collection of nautical exhibitors offering a variety of products, water toys, and services to complete the ultimate yachting lifestyle package.
Tickets and Access to the 2026 Venice Boat Show
Tickets for the 2026 Venice Boat Show can be purchased online ahead of the show or at the on-site box office, with various concessions and discounts available.
Online Tickets: Reduced daily rate, with reduced rates for ages 13-17 and over 65. Family tickets are also available.
On-Site Tickets: Daily rate, with reduced and family tickets also available.
Free Entry: Available for children up to 12 (if accompanied) and 100% certified disabled individuals (accompanying person gets a reduced ticket).
* Venice Residents can access special reduced rates. Tickets are personal, non-transferable, and non-refundable. Holders are exempt from the City of Venice Access Fee.
2026 Venice Boat Show: Opening Times
The 2026 Venice Boat Show is scheduled to run from 27 - 31 May.
Opening times are yet to be announced.
Highlights of the 2026 Venice Boat Show
Offering a comprehensive experience of the yachting lifestyle, the Venice Boat Show annually features a captivating array of exhibitors and provides visitors with an immersive journey into various yachting niches, including custom yacht creation and insights into navigating moorings, berthings, and marinas.
An exclusive program that includes talks, speeches, and seminars designed to educate is a popular element of the show, as well as guided tours and water trials, being available for a selection of attending superyachts. Visitors can also explore compelling topics such as sustainability in the yachting industry while enjoying the excitement of regattas, an E-Village - hosting an exclusive zone for hub for electric boats for sale and eco-friendly technologies, plus extra activities for all ages.
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