Barcelona International Boat Show 2026 closes with nearly 20,000 visitors

The Barcelona International Boat Show closed on 18 October 2026 after five days at the city’s Port Vell, with the organisers calling it one of the show’s best editions in recent years. Organised by Fira de Barcelona in collaboration with the Spanish National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN), the 2026 show brought together more than 220 boats of all sizes and 170 exhibitors representing over 300 brands.

The organisers say this year’s show consolidated its new direction, built around quality, the return of international brands and a strong presence of Spanish boatbuilders. They describe it as Spain’s leading boat show and a benchmark event in Europe, and point to a wider offering that now takes in new sectors and experiential areas.

Nearly 20,000 people visited over the five days, according to the organisers. Of those, 35% came from outside Catalonia and 15% from abroad, mainly from France, Italy, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom. A significant number of buyers also came from Madrid, the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community, Andalusia and Galicia.

The revamped exhibition format attracted visitors with a clear interest in buying boats, equipment and accessories, as well as in the latest trends, innovations and experiences in boating and watersports. They report a high level of commercial activity and widespread satisfaction among exhibitors, with many of the business contacts made during the show expected to lead to deals in the coming months.

The 2026 edition saw the return of brands including Oyster, Amel and YYachts after several years away. They were joined by brands and groups including Groupe Beneteau, Fountaine Pajot, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Excess, Mercury, Fjord, Bluegame, Sea Ray and X-Yachts. The show also hosted a world premiere and ten models nominated for European Yacht of the Year.

Twenty Spanish boatbuilders took part: Amura, Auxinavy, Caral, De Antonio, Dipol, Elyd, Girbau, Kattum, Kumbra, Lasai, Lema, Level, Maxim, Nicolau, Nuva, Pantiera, Quer, Sasga, Simbad and Zephyr. According to the organisers, their presence showcased the Spanish industry’s capabilities in innovation, design and boatbuilding.

Several new areas were added this year. Under the SeaMotion concept, the Indoor Pavilion made its debut at Moll de la Fusta, with content on marinas from across Spain, diving, watersports and the boating lifestyle. Sustainable innovation had its own space at the Innovation Dock, where fully electric boats and devices were on show.

The programme was rounded off with sea trials and experiences, along with the professional Agora-Port sessions at Marina Port Vell, coordinated by the Port of Barcelona and Barcelona Clúster Nàutic. This year’s show was supported by CaixaBank, Occident, Denza, Araik Galstyan and Roche Bobois.

The next Barcelona International Boat Show will take place from 13 to 17 October 2027, again at Port Vell in the Catalan capital.