MONACO YACHT SHOW 2026 – WHAT TO EXPECT

The Monaco Yacht Show returns to Port Hercule for its 35th edition, running from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 September 2026. As the closing event of the Mediterranean season, it brings the entire superyacht industry, owners, shipyards, brokers, and designers, into a single harbour for four days.

AN INDUSTRY CONCENTRATED IN ONE HARBOUR

This year’s fleet is expected to reach 120 superyachts, joined by around 60 luxury tenders and over 560 exhibitors spanning shipyards, brokers, designers, and equipment specialists. Among the fleet, 43 world premieres have already been confirmed, vessels delivered this year and appearing at Port Hercule for the first time, with more added weekly ahead of opening day.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2026

The headline change this year is the Designer Gallery, replacing what was previously the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub. Rather than splitting design studios across separate zones, the new gallery brings them together on one continuous platform within the Dockside Area, with names like Espen Øino International, Pininfarina, and VPLP Design among those exhibiting.

The show also debuts the BOAT Lounge at the MYS, a new space built around meeting, discussion, and networking, developed in partnership with BOAT International.

On the sustainability side, Blue Wake™, the show’s environmental recognition programme, run in partnership with the Water Revolution Foundation, has validated 60 exhibitor solutions this year across emissions, materials, eco-design, and marine ecosystem protection.

WHERE TO GO

Dockside Area
The show’s on-water exhibition zone, superyachts and tenders afloat along the quays, with stands for the yacht builders, brokers, designers, naval architects, and yacht management companies behind them. The Discover Pass (for buyers and charterers) grants access from Wednesday; the standard Visitor Pass opens the area from Thursday.

Sailing Yacht Area
Located on Quai l’Hirondelle, this section gathers sailing yachts alongside the shipyards, designers, and specialist equipment manufacturers behind them.

Adventure Area
Tenders on Quai Jarlan and Quai Antoine Ier, water toys, and a selection of luxury vehicles – the show’s space for everything that extends the superyacht lifestyle onto land and open water.

Designer Gallery
This year’s new addition, gathering the show’s design studios in one continuous space within the Dockside Area, with daily talks on design and innovation.

VISITING THE SHOW

Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday, 10:00–18:30; Saturday, 10:00–18:00.

Wednesday 23 September is reserved for invited guests and Prestige VIP Guest passholders – general admission runs Thursday through Saturday.

Visitor passes (official, tickets sold online only):

• Wednesday pass, Dockside Area excluded: €400
• 1-day pass (Thursday–Saturday): €700
• 2-day pass: €1,300
• 3-day pass: €2,070

For a more curated visit, the show’s Official VIP Programme is built for buyers and charter clients with a clear intent, private introductions to yards, brokers, and designers, timed to make the most of four days on the water. Our team can help arrange access and appointments in advance.