Monaco Yacht Show 2026, the 35th edition, runs September 23-26 at Port Hercule, with more than 560 exhibitors expected, about 120 superyachts for sale, charter, or viewing, 50 luxury tenders, and a new Designer Gallery dedicated to yacht design. The press-accreditation deadline is September 11, 2026. No attendance or debut data exists yet.
Table of Contents
- Dates and venue for 2026
- What organisers have confirmed
- The press-accreditation deadline
- The 2025 benchmark
- The superyacht year so far in 2026
- FAQ
Dates and Venue for 2026
Monaco Yacht Show 2026 reaches its 35th edition September 23-26 at Port Hercule, Monaco — the show's historic home since it began in 1991. The dates and venue appear on the event's official site and in Boat International's show guide.
What Organisers Have Confirmed
Organisers have announced more than 560 exhibitors expected, about 120 superyachts for sale, charter, or viewing, 50 luxury tenders on display, and a new area called the "Designer Gallery," dedicated to yacht design — a feature never before offered at the show, according to the official Monaco Yacht Show site. Organisers state a focus on excellence, innovation, and refinement, alongside responsible-yachting practices, but have not released attendance projections, a final vessel list, or launch highlights as of this report — figures that will only exist once the show opens in September.
The Press-Accreditation Deadline
Journalists must apply for 2026 press accreditation by September 11, 2026, according to the Monaco Yacht Show's official accreditation page. Yachting trade outlets planning to cover the show should note that deadline well ahead of time, since the show itself opens just twelve days later, on September 23.
The 2025 Benchmark
The 34th edition, held September 24-27, 2025, brought together 116 superyachts — including three catamarans — of which 79 made their world premiere, roughly 68 percent of the fleet on display and, per the organisers, the most premieres since the show's 1991 founding, according to the Monaco Yacht Show. World premieres that year included the 79.5-metre Feadship Valor and the Benetti Lady Estey, from the B.Now 67M line. The show closed with 29,956 visitors over four days and 69 yachts officially listed for sale, combined value $2.9 billion, according to Yacht Buyer.
| Metric | 2025 edition (34th, actual) | 2026 edition (35th, announced) |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | September 24-27 | September 23-26 |
| Venue | Port Hercule, Monaco | Port Hercule, Monaco |
| Exhibitors | not detailed in this source | 560+ expected |
| Superyachts on display | 116 (incl. 3 catamarans) | about 120 for sale, charter, and viewing |
| World premieres | 79 (68% of fleet) | does not exist yet (future event) |
| Luxury tenders on display | not detailed in this source | 50 |
| Visitors | 29,956 | does not exist yet (future event) |
| Format news | -- | new Designer Gallery dedicated to design |
| Press-accreditation deadline | -- | September 11, 2026 |
The Superyacht Year So Far in 2026
Two names that made their world premiere at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show resurfaced in the spotlight in 2026: the Feadship Valor and the Benetti Lady Estey were both named category winners at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards, held May 1-2 in Venice. Motor Yacht of the Year went to Breakthrough, Feadship's 118.8-metre hydrogen fuel-cell yacht — which did not attend Monaco in 2025, having already sold before the show — while Sailing Yacht of the Year went to the 65-metre Aquarius, built by Royal Huisman.
That throughline — yachts that debut in Monaco and resurface with industry recognition months later in Venice — is one reason the September show calendar remains the superyacht sector's most closely watched stretch of the year.
FAQ
When is the Monaco Yacht Show 2026? September 23-26, 2026, at Port Hercule, Monaco — the show's 35th edition. The dates appear on the event's official site and in trade guides, including Boat International's, published ahead of the opening.
How many exhibitors and superyachts are expected in 2026? Organisers are projecting more than 560 exhibitors and about 120 superyachts for sale, charter, or viewing, plus 50 luxury tenders on display. None of these figures are results — they are targets and projections organisers released ahead of the show's opening.
What is the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 Designer Gallery? It is a new area announced for the 2026 edition, dedicated to yacht design — a feature the official site describes as new to the show. Organisers have not detailed, as of this report, which studios or projects will be featured in the space.
What is the press-accreditation deadline for Monaco Yacht Show 2026? The deadline is September 11, 2026, according to the show's official accreditation page. Yachting trade outlets should apply well ahead of that date, since the show itself opens just twelve days later, on September 23.
How did the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show perform? The 34th edition brought together 116 superyachts, including three catamarans, with 79 world premieres — about 68 percent of the fleet on display, the most since the show began in 1991. It closed with 29,956 visitors over four days and 69 yachts listed for sale, combined value $2.9 billion.
Which yachts that debuted in Monaco in 2025 stood out again in 2026? The Feadship Valor and the Benetti Lady Estey, both world premieres at the 2025 show, were named category winners at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards in Venice in May. That year's Motor Yacht of the Year, Feadship's Breakthrough, had not attended Monaco in 2025, having sold before the show opened.
Is opening day of the Monaco Yacht Show open to the public? In the 2025 edition, opening day was invitation-only, running 10am to 6:30pm — a longstanding pattern for the show. Organisers have not confirmed, as of this report, whether that format repeats for the 2026 edition.
Where is Port Hercule? Port Hercule is the main harbour of the Principality of Monaco, on the Mediterranean coast, and has hosted the Monaco Yacht Show since its first edition in 1991. It remains one of the fixed points on Europe's high-end yachting calendar.
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