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# Newport International Boat Show 2026 · Newport, Rhode Island, United S | TradeShowIntel

> The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) is a major Northeast boating event scheduled for September 17-20, 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island. Spanning over 17 acr

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# Newport International Boat Show 2026

The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) is a major Northeast boating event scheduled for September 17-20, 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island. Spanning over 17 acres across multiple waterfront sites, it features over 450 exhibitors showcasing boats from 15 to 90 feet, marine products, educational seminars, and VIP experiences. The event is organized by Informa Markets and includes sponsorships, a brokerage basin, Tech Talks workshops, and the Newport for New Products awards program.
The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) is a major Northeast boating event scheduled for September 17-20, 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island. Spanning over 17 acres across multiple waterfront sites, it features over 450 exhibitors showcasing boats from 15 to 90 feet, marine products, educational seminars, and VIP experiences. The event is organized by Informa Markets and includes sponsorships, a brokerage basin, Tech Talks workshops, and the Newport for New Products awards program.

## Event details

- **Dates:** 17–20 Sep 2026

- **Location:** Newport, Rhode Island, United States

- **Venue:** Multiple interconnected show sites including Newport Yachting Center, Hammetts Hotel, Perry Mill Wharf, Bowen's Wharf, Bannisters Wharf, Market Square

- **Industry:** Boating, Sailing & Water Sports

- **Category:** Trade show

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 450+

## Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the Newport International Boat Show offers prime location in Newport, RI, with access to qualified buyers from the affluent Northeast corridor. With over 600 exhibitors, the show provides extensive marketing reach (125 million impressions), the Newport for New Products program, and the Star Award for Excellence. Benefit from a professional environment to connect with buyers and showcase marine products.

## Why visit
Attendees can explore over 450 boats, hundreds of marine products, and enjoy educational seminars, on-water training, and VIP experiences. The show spans 17 acres in historic Newport with opportunities to discover new products, learn from experts, and experience the charm of New England's yachting capital.

## Exhibitor profile

- Boat manufacturers

- Marine product suppliers

- Engine manufacturers

- Electronics companies

- Marine accessories

- Yacht brokers

- Marine services

## Visitor profile

- Boat owners

- Yachting enthusiasts

- Marine industry professionals

- Potential boat buyers

- New England residents

- Tourists

## Industries

- Boating, Sailing & Water Sports

- Sports

- Marine

- Boating

- Yachting

## Organisers

- Informa Markets

- Informa PLC