on 26 Aug 2026
The Cannes Yachting Festival, Europe’s largest in-water boat show, returns for its 49th edition from 8 to 13 September 2026.
More than 680 exhibitors will showcase 700 boats from 5 to 50 metres, including around 150 world premieres. Organisers are expecting about 56,000 visitors across the Vieux Port and Port Canto marinas.
The Vieux Port will host larger motor yachts, including the Superyacht Extension for vessels from 25m to 55m, alongside sports yachts, flybridge yachts, trawlers, the Power Cat Village and a marine equipment area. Port Canto will feature boats from 8m to 12m, brokerage yachts, water toys and large sailing yachts. Visitors can also explore the Luxury Gallery at the Palais des Festivals, watch live watersports demonstrations and enjoy the annual Concours d’Élégance.
One of the largest confirmed debuts is the Azimut Grande 44M (above), a 43.6-metre flagship with a four-deck layout, carbon-fibre construction, a Hull Vane foil and mild-hybrid technology designed to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 30 per cent.
Among the other major launches is the Sirena 118, a 36-metre tri-deck superyacht, while Renegade, a 49.9-metre charter yacht originally launched in 1992, will make its first boat show appearance following an extensive refit. Aiata will unveil its new flagship Wayfinder 50 cabin model alongside the Sunfinder 38.
Pearl Yachts will introduce the Pearl 73, an evolution of the award-winning Pearl 72 with redesigned living spaces, while Saxdor expands its flagship range with the new 460 GTS, supported by a display of its 400 and 300 series models.
Forte Yachts will make its market debut with the 47 Gran Turismo, a 47-knot luxury sport yacht, while Sanlorenzo will premiere SHE, its new Heritage model that pairs 1960s-inspired styling with Volvo Penta’s IPS Hybrid system.
Bluegame will unveil the BG64 (above), bringing its signature indoor-outdoor layout to the 64-foot segment, while the Sunreef Ultima 88 makes its world debut with 387 square metres of living space. The model has already attracted attention with an order from tennis star Carlos Alcaraz.
Prestige will reveal the M8 Evo, the latest version of its flagship M-Line multihull, while Absolute will present three Navetta world premieres – the Navetta 50, 58 and 66 – and Bellini Yacht arrives with three new models: the Astor 38 OTB, Astor 38 Pista and Astor 68, displayed alongside the flagship Astor 58.
Riva will officially debut the new 96′ Argo Super, the latest evolution of its flybridge range with redesigned living spaces and updated technology.
As in previous years, tickets are available exclusively online and will not be sold at the show entrances.
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