Events:

Dusseldorf International Boat Show 2026

Event Dates & Opening Hours

The 57th boot Düsseldorf runs from January 17 to January 25, 2026.

Daily opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00.

The show occupies almost the entire Messe Düsseldorf exhibition grounds (halls 1–17 + outdoor areas).

Why boot Düsseldorf Remains the Global No. 1

boot is the largest indoor boat and watersports show worldwide. In recent editions the fair welcomed:

• > 2,000 exhibitors from more than 70 countries
• > 200,000 visitors from over 100 nations
• 16–17 exhibition halls plus large outdoor water basins

It covers every segment: luxury yachts, sailing boats, motorboats, superyachts, tenders, jet skis, kayaks, paddleboards, kitesurfing, wing foiling, diving, fishing and marine tech.

Most Important 2026 Highlights

New Boats & World Premieres

Major yards (Beneteau, Jeanneau, Hanse, Bavaria, Sunseeker, Princess, Ferretti, Azimut, Sanlorenzo, Absolute, Pardo, Axopar, Rand, Greenline, X-Yachts, Dehler and many more) present their newest models and several world premieres.

Diving & Action Sports

Hall 17 remains the central hub for dive equipment, freediving, technical diving, surfing, wakeboarding, wing foiling and kitesurfing.

Sustainability & Electric Boating

Stronger focus on electric & hybrid propulsion, fuel-cell systems, sustainable materials and the Blue Innovation Dock forum.

Awards & Ceremonies

• dive award 2026 (powered by BAUER Kompressoren)
• ocean tribute Award for marine conservation projects
• Various industry and public-voted prizes

Watersports & Family Activities

Large test pools for kayaks, SUPs, e-foils and small electric boats. Interactive zones for kids and beginners.

Practical Visitor Information

• Tickets: Strongly recommend buying online in advance (day tickets, multi-day passes, family tickets, evening tickets).
• Public transport: Düsseldorf main station → Messe Düsseldorf via U78/U79 (3 stops).
• Parking: Several large car parks; early arrival advised on weekends.
• Official website: https://www.boot.com (online ticket shop, hall plan, exhibitor list, programme)