Monaco Yacht Show 2026: everything you need to know about the 35th edition
Publié par Paolo Petrini
The Monaco Yacht Show 2026 takes place from 23 to 26 September 2026 at Port Hercules, in Monaco, for its 35th edition, held under the high patronage of Prince Albert II.
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An unmissable fixture of luxury yachting, the show gathers each year an exceptional fleet moored stern-to along the quays of the Principality. The 2026 edition will bring together around 120 superyachts, with an average length close to 50 metres, more than 560 exhibitors and nearly 40 world premieres, for an event that draws some 30,000 professional visitors and enthusiasts. Beyond the spectacle, this week acts as a barometer of the Monegasque luxury economy, right through to the property market.
Key takeawaysMonaco Yacht Show 2026
Key takeaways: Monaco Yacht Show 2026
The Monaco Yacht Show 2026 returns to Port Hercules at the end of September. The key markers of this 35th edition, at a glance.
- — The show runs from 23 to 26 September 2026 at Port Hercules, in Monaco.
- — This is the 35th edition, held under the high patronage of Prince Albert II.
- — Around 120 superyachts are on display, with an average length close to 50 metres.
- — The show brings together more than 560 exhibitors and nearly 40 world premieres.
- — Wednesday 23 September opens with a dedicated pass at €400, with the Dockside Area reserved for private clients; from Thursday to Saturday, entry is open to any visitor holding a ticket.
- — Official prices range from €400 for the Wednesday pass to €2,070 for the three-day pass, VAT included.
- — Show week drives up demand for short-term rentals and for properties overlooking the harbour.
Tip: allow at least two days to cover all the quays, and aim to arrive around 11am or 3pm to avoid the midday crowds.
When and where does the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 take place?
The Monaco Yacht Show 2026 opens its quays from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 September 2026, at Port Hercules. The first day is visited with a dedicated Wednesday pass, the Dockside Area remaining reserved for private clients, before a wider opening from Thursday to Saturday. This calendar, published by the organiser, structures the whole Monegasque week.
The port of Monaco, the only deep-water harbour in the Principality, offers a unique setting: the superyachts are moored a few metres from the heart of Monte-Carlo, which explains the appeal of the event for shipyards and buyers alike.
Monaco Yacht Show 2026: days, access and opening hours
Source: programme communicated by the show organiser, 2026 edition. Hours subject to adjustment.
| Day | Access | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 23 Sept. | Wednesday pass, Dockside reserved | 10am - 6.30pm |
| Thursday 24 Sept. | Open to all (with a ticket) | 10am - 6.30pm |
| Friday 25 Sept. | Open to all (with a ticket) | 10am - 6.30pm |
| Saturday 26 Sept. | Open to all (with a ticket) | 10am - 6pm |
Table compiled by Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco. Please check the final opening hours on the official ticket office before your visit.
What to discover at the 2026 edition: superyachts and world premieres
True to the spirit of the Monaco Yacht Show, the 2026 edition puts afloat a fleet of around 120 superyachts, including a broad selection of vessels offered for sale or for charter, signed by the greatest shipyards, among them Oceanco, Lürssen, Benetti and Feadship. Nearly 40 units will be unveiled as world premieres, making the show the true launch pad of the season.
The visitor route is organised into themed areas. The Sailing Yacht Area showcases exceptional sailing yachts, while the Adventure Area presents the explorer yachts designed for distant destinations. Enthusiasts of engineering and design will find the Design & Innovation Hub, and some sixty tenders and toys complete the afloat exhibition.
Sustainability establishes itself as the guiding thread of this edition. Gathered notably around the Blue Wake programme, the 2026 innovations concern propulsion systems, on-board energy management, the reduction of emissions and water treatment. In parallel, demand for bespoke experiences, from customised interiors to luxury furniture, confirms the move upmarket of an increasingly demanding international clientele.
How to visit the show: tickets, access and practical advice
Visiting the Monaco Yacht Show requires a ticket. The official ticket office lists €400 for the Wednesday pass, which excludes the Dockside Area, €700 for a single day from Thursday to Saturday, €1,300 for a two-day pass and €2,070 for a three-day pass, VAT included. Journalists are admitted free of charge with accreditation. On Wednesday 23 September, access to the Dockside Area remains reserved for exhibitors' private clients.
As for access, Monaco is easily reached by train: from Monaco Monte-Carlo station, the Port exit leads to within a few minutes of the quays. On site, free water shuttles link the different sections of the harbour, and the Salines car park is a practical option for visitors arriving by car. To enjoy the yachts in the best conditions, it is wise to aim for mid-morning, around 11am, or mid-afternoon, around 3pm.
The show also shares its calendar with the other major events that punctuate the Monegasque year and attract the same affluent clientele, such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix, several of whose figures are among the Formula 1 drivers resident in Monaco.
What effect does the Monaco Yacht Show have on property?
The most tangible effect of the show on property is rental pressure. On the ground, our teams observe each year a marked rise in requests for high-end short-term rentals during the week of the event, notably for the apartments to rent at the Port of Monaco, whose views over the quays then become particularly prized.
Visitors who gravitate around yachting are looking less for floor area than for an address: immediate proximity to Port Hercules and exceptional standing often outweigh the number of square metres. Many picture themselves in a prestigious pied-à-terre, such as the penthouses with sea views, designed for occasional use timed around the major fixtures of the Principality.
Certain addresses around the Port embody this renewal, such as the renovation of the Beau Rivage, an emblematic building whose facade project illustrates the move upmarket of residences facing the quays.
On the acquisition side, the buzz of the show fuels interest in the apartments for sale at the Port, a sector where available properties remain scarce and where every unobstructed view over the basin commands a strong premium.
Beyond the historic basin, the whole seafront concentrates this demand, starting with the new developments in the Mareterra district, the latest addition to the Monegasque coastline, whose residences enjoy a particularly sought-after direct relationship with the sea.
Professional insight
Monegasque property does not follow the superyacht cycle
The specialist press points to a normalisation of the superyacht market after the 2021-2022 peak. On the ground in Monegasque property, we observe a different reality: demand for rare properties remains tight, independently of the pace of yacht orders.
The Monaco market obeys its own drivers, the scarcity of land, security and the tax framework, far more than the yachting cycle. The show remains a formidable accelerator of visibility and of encounters, but it does not dictate the value of bricks and mortar.
That is precisely where a fine knowledge of the market, building by building, makes the difference. Identifying within a few days an available property with a view over the quays presupposes a memory of residences and transactions that only a daily presence on the ground allows one to maintain, a requirement that guides every valuation, in keeping with our continuous reading of the price per square metre in Monaco.
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Frequently asked questions about the Monaco Yacht Show 2026
- When does the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 take place?
The Monaco Yacht Show 2026 runs from 23 to 26 September 2026 at Port Hercules, in Monaco. Wednesday 23 is visited with a dedicated pass, excluding the Dockside Area, then the show opens fully from Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 September. - Where is the Monaco Yacht Show held?
The show is held at Port Hercules, the only deep-water harbour in Monaco, in the very heart of Monte-Carlo. Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco, a local agency, observes that properties with harbour views stand a few minutes' walk from the show quays. - How much does entry to the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 cost?
Entry costs €400 for the Wednesday pass, €700 for a single day, €1,300 for two days and €2,070 for a three-day pass, VAT included, according to the official Monaco Yacht Show ticket office. The Wednesday pass excludes the Dockside Area, which is reserved that day for private clients. - Is the Monaco Yacht Show open to the public?
Yes, the Monaco Yacht Show is open to any visitor holding a ticket, from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 September 2026. The Wednesday pass, at €400, nevertheless excludes the Dockside Area, access to which remains reserved that day for exhibitors' private clients and accredited press. - How many yachts are on display at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026?
The 2026 edition brings together around 120 superyachts, with an average length close to 50 metres, joined by some sixty tenders and nearly 40 world premieres, signed by the greatest international shipyards.
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