Five months ahead of the event, the Barcelona International Boat Show has sold 70% of its exhibition space and with confirmed participation from more than 130 companies.
The 2026 edition will be held from 14 to 18 October at Port Vell, with new sectors introduced alongside experiential areas.
The show is organised by Fira de Barcelona with the collaboration of the National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN), and is expected to host more than 200 exhibitors, with a wide range of vessels on display from small and medium-sized boats to yachts over 16 metres, as well as one of the largest catamaran displays in Europe.
Brands and shipyards such as Groupe Beneteau with its motor and sailing brands Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon and Excess, Bayliner, Mercury, Fjord, Bluegame, Navan, Quicksilver, Sea Ray and X-Yachts are confirmed.
Strong industry response
Other brands will include Aventura, Bali, De Antonio Yachts, Dufour, Girbau, Highfield, Honda, Karnic, Kawasaki, Kumbra, Leopard, Maxim, Pardo, Pirelli, Raymarine, Sasga, Saxdor and Sunreef.
“We are very excited, because the strong response from the industry leads us to anticipate that 2026 will be an outstanding edition, once again highlighting the boat show’s role as an essential information and business platform for recreational boating in Spain,” said show president Luis Conde.
Jordi Carrasco, general director of the ANEN, added: “The nautical summer season begins in a context of market stability, having recovered ground compared to the previous year.
“Registration figures reflect steady performance and place the sector in a situation of normality during the peak summer months.”
In the first five months of 2026, registrations reached 2,228 units, representing a year-on-year increase of more than 10%.
New show features
For the 2026 show, different boat types and industry sectors will be shown at Port Vell.
Two new features will be introduced at Moll de la Fusta under the theme SeaMotion.
The first – Experience Water – will be a dedicated area for in-water product and equipment demonstrations.
The second will be a covered pavilion housing two new themed zones: Marinas & Harbour Facilities, focusing on the strategic role of marinas in the nautical sector and marine tourism, and Diving, Shopping & Water Sports, showcasing diving, water sports and the nautical lifestyle for both professionals and enthusiasts.
In addition, this dock will again host motor yacht brands on the water, as well as the sports boat and equipment sector while sailing boats and catamarans will be displayed at the Moll d’Espanya and Marina Port Vell docks.
The latter will also host the show’s Village, featuring bars and restaurants.
Th show’s sea trial programme will also be expanded.
“In 2026, we are committed to expanding the show’s offering to enhance the experience for both exhibitors and visitors, whether professionals or passionate boating enthusiasts,” said event director, Josep Antoni Llopart.
As part of this ethos, the show’s NavegaYA initiative will allow recently qualified Recreational Boat Skippers (PER) – from 2025 and 2026 – to attend the show free of charge.
Additionally, to reach wider audiences, the show has signed a collaboration agreement with the Blaumarí Music Festival, taking place this June at Port Vell.
