The 56th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show will return to Mayflower Park with a new layout.
The UK’s largest celebration of boating and watersports will have a new entrance on Mayflower Park, new attractions, and a line-up of on and off-water experiences.
The show will feature new areas for powerboats and fishing enthusiasts and a new Boating Academy will feature talks and expert advice.
The Marina will continue to offer sea trials, on-water attractions and areas dedicated to different boat types.
The On The Water stage, set within the purpose-built marina will return with another stunt programme, featuring jet ski and other displays.
British Marine
FlexiSail will again offer a Try A Boat experience giving visitors the chance to take to the water on a range of sailing yachts and motor cruisers and also returning is Wetwheels, offering fully accessible powerboat rides.
The Shipyard, the show’s festival zone, will provide live music at the weekends alongside a range of street food.
Show organisers, British Marine, are also planning a retail and chandlery area.
Additional features will be the Dive Tank, brought to the show by Andark, and a new Waterside Lounge for premium ticket holders.
The 2025 show will take place from September 19 to 28.