What to expect at boot Düsseldorf 2027 as Hall 9 is modernised

The 58th boot Düsseldorf takes place from 23 to 31 January 2027, with approximately 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations from around the world spread across 15 exhibition halls. The organisers expect more than 1,000 boats and yachts and exhibitors from almost 70 countries. boot describes itself as the world’s largest yacht and water sports fair, attracting more than 200,000 visitors from over 100 countries.

Hall 9 at the Düsseldorf exhibition centre is being modernised and will not reopen until boot 2029, so the show will use a modified layout for the next two years. Visitors arriving at the North Entrance can still reach Halls 10, 11 and 12 along a wide, covered and protected walkway through Hall 9.

RIB and dinghy/tender exhibitors previously in Hall 9 move to the new Motorboat Hall 17, which becomes the starting point of the Motorboat Walk. From there the route runs via Hall 1 into Halls 3 and 4, with superboats in Hall 5, superyachts in Hall 6 and brokers and designers in Hall 7a, while Hall 7 hosts maritime art.

Halls 10 and 11 form the Technology Centre for engines, equipment, accessories, refit information and clothing. Hall 10 also hosts the blue innovation dock, where exhibiting shipyards present new technologies, in cooperation with the European Boating Industry (EBI).

Surfing and paddling move to Hall 12, where the pool has been extended to 65 metres and is joined by a new bi-level skimboard course, the Surf Academy, a new canoe channel winding around an artificial island and a high-rope climbing park, with international athletes and four competitions planned.

Diving again fills Hall 13, with equipment, destinations, a stage programme and hands-on sessions for all levels.

Hall 14 hosts the Destination & Boat Life segment, with charter operators, houseboats, marinas and nautical associations. The ocean tribute Award, which boot says was the first marine conservation prize at a trade fair, continues to showcase sustainable projects.

Tickets are on sale at www.boot.com, with these prices applying online. Free boot.club membership gives the lowest price, €21.00 or €16.00 for school pupils and students, and these tickets are valid for two days. A standard one-day ticket costs €23.00 (reduced €16.00), and an afternoon ticket for 2.00pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, costs €13.00. Children aged 12 and under go free. Trade visitors pay €28.00, or €44.00 for two days, can enter from 9.30am and have access to three B2B lounges.