Miami International Boat Show 2026 opens February 11–15 with a redesigned layout across three main venues

Five-day event returns with a more connected footprint in Miami Beach and Downtown Miami

The 85th edition of the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is scheduled to run from Wednesday, February 11, through Sunday, February 15, 2026. Organizers have set show hours to begin at 12 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday through Sunday, with closing times of 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

This year’s event is built around a redesigned layout that consolidates activity into three primary locations, aiming to improve mobility between venues and reduce the distance between major attractions. The three hubs are the Miami Beach Convention Center and adjacent Pride Park; the Miami Beach Yacht Collection along Collins Avenue; and Sailor’s Cove at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami, a dedicated sailing-focused location on Watson Island.

What’s new in 2026: yachts return to Collins Avenue in-water displays

A central change for 2026 is the return of the show’s yacht component to Miami Beach’s Collins Avenue waterfront. Yachts are expected to line Indian Creek near the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotel area, marking the first time since 2018 that the show’s in-water yacht displays have occupied that corridor. The shift is intended to create a more continuous visitor experience across Miami Beach and Downtown Miami while maintaining indoor exhibition space at the convention center.

What attendees can expect to see

The show is structured to serve both consumers and industry professionals, with product categories spanning small craft through large yachts. Exhibits are expected to include boats, accessories, marine engines and technology, along with on-site experts positioned to support side-by-side comparisons and purchasing research.

• Indoor displays and brand exhibits at the Miami Beach Convention Center
• Outdoor activations and experiences at Pride Park
• In-water yacht displays at the Miami Beach Yacht Collection on Collins Avenue
• Sailing-focused programming and displays at Sailor’s Cove at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami

Getting around: shuttles, golf carts, and rail connections

Transportation between sites is planned around complimentary options operating during show hours. Organizers have indicated a network of shuttles connecting all primary locations and adding a connection to Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station, alongside golf cart service within the show footprint. The goal is to streamline movement between Miami Beach and Watson Island without requiring attendees to drive between each venue.

Event dates: February 11–15, 2026. Primary locations: Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park; Miami Beach Yacht Collection (Collins Avenue); Sailor’s Cove at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami.

Tickets are being offered through the event’s official sales channels, and visitors planning multi-venue days are advised to account for transit time between Miami Beach and Watson Island, even with continuous shuttle service.