Britain's What's On Event Guide
Southampton International Boat Show
Now in its 54th year, Britain’s largest festival of boating is back and bigger than ever. Southampton International Boat Show returns from Friday 15 September to Sunday 24 September 2023 and promises to be a real show stopper. With everything you need to make the most of life on the water, from SUPs to superyachts, there is something for everyone.
This incredible event is the biggest marine showcase in the UK and one of Europe’s largest on-water events. With hundreds of exhibitors, over 600 craft on display plus a purpose-built marina, fabulous food and plenty of family entertainment, there is something to do at every corner. Whether this is your first dip in the ocean, or you have mastered the boating world for some time, we canoe think of a better way to spend your day!
This year’s show will see some special moments return once more, as well as some brand-new additions which have just been revealed.
The Red Arrows will be flying over the show on Saturday 16 September, whilst on Saturday 23 September, look skywards at approximately 3pm as a World War II icon, the Hurricane, will provide a stunning fly past. Then, on Sunday 24 September, the Hurricane is joined by another British icon, the Spitfire, so listen for the planes distinctive sounds as they fly past the show just after 11.30am.
Also returning to this year’s show, is the Rose Road Association mass swim event. Working with event partners Reese Leisure, it offers a rare opportunity to swim around one of the busiest ports in the UK, swimming right past ships and super yachts. Swimmers will take to the water at approximately 9am on Sunday 17 September to complete the 1km swim, promising to once again be quite a spectacle.
This incredible event is the biggest marine showcase in the UK and one of Europe’s largest on-water events. With hundreds of exhibitors, over 600 craft on display plus a purpose-built marina, fabulous food and plenty of family entertainment, there is something to do at every corner. Whether this is your first dip in the ocean, or you have mastered the boating world for some time, we canoe think of a better way to spend your day!
This year’s show will see some special moments return once more, as well as some brand-new additions which have just been revealed.
The Red Arrows will be flying over the show on Saturday 16 September, whilst on Saturday 23 September, look skywards at approximately 3pm as a World War II icon, the Hurricane, will provide a stunning fly past. Then, on Sunday 24 September, the Hurricane is joined by another British icon, the Spitfire, so listen for the planes distinctive sounds as they fly past the show just after 11.30am.
Also returning to this year’s show, is the Rose Road Association mass swim event. Working with event partners Reese Leisure, it offers a rare opportunity to swim around one of the busiest ports in the UK, swimming right past ships and super yachts. Swimmers will take to the water at approximately 9am on Sunday 17 September to complete the 1km swim, promising to once again be quite a spectacle.
Fri 15 Sep to Sunday 24 Sep 2023
Mayflower Park, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1ST
DATES: Friday 15 September 2023 – Sunday 24 September 2023 TIMES: 15–23 September 10am –6pm, 24 September 10am – 5pm
Tickets are available to purchase from the Show website: southamptonboatshow.com
Adult tickets are on sale now from £26 with up to 2 children aged 15 and under are permitted free entry to the show with every paying adult. For a full breakdown of ticket costs and packages please visit www.southamptonboatshow.com/visitor-information/tickets/
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