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boot Düsseldorf 2027 Opens Ticket Shop Ahead of January Show

22nd September 2026
Show Time: Visitors explore the motor yacht displays at boot Düsseldorf, which returns from January 23rd to 31st, 2027
Show Time: Visitors explore the motor yacht displays at boot Düsseldorf, which returns from January 23rd to 31st, 2027 Credit: Tillmann

Tickets have gone on sale for boot Düsseldorf 2027, which returns to the German city from January 23rd to 31st for nine days of boats, equipment and watersports.

The organisers say the lowest-priced admission is available through a free boot.club membership, with members paying €21 for a two-day ticket. School pupils and students can buy the same two-day ticket for €16, while children aged 13 and under are admitted free.

A standard one-day online ticket costs €23, with a concession price of €16.

Trade visitors pay €28 for a one-day ticket or €44 for two days and can enter the exhibition from 9.30 am. Their tickets also provide access to the B2B lounge in Hall 13. Link to tickets here.

Ticket To Boot: Visitors arrive at boot Düsseldorf, where tickets are now on sale for the 2027 show running from January 23rd to 31st. Photo: TillmannTicket To Boot: Visitors arrive at boot Düsseldorf, where tickets are now on sale for the 2027 show running from January 23rd to 31st. Photo: Tillmann

Nearly 1,500 Exhibitors Expected

The organisers expect more than 200,000 visitors from over 100 countries and nearly 1,500 exhibitors across Halls 1 to 17.

The show covers sailing and motorboats, dinghies and superyachts alongside diving, surfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddling, skimboarding and canoeing.

Marine conservation and sustainable marine technologies will again form part of the programme. The Blue Innovation Dock, organised in cooperation with the European Boating Industry, will bring together representatives from politics, business, technology and the media.

boot Düsseldorf 2027 runs from Saturday, January 23rd to Sunday, January 31st.

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boot Düsseldorf, the International Boat Show

With almost 250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair and every year in January the “meeting place" for the entire industry. Around 2,000 exhibitors present their interesting new products, attractive further developments and maritime equipment. This means that the complete market will be on site in Düsseldorf and will be inviting visitors on nine days of the fair to an exciting journey through the entire world of water sports in 17 exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology, equipment and accessories, services, canoes, kayaks, kitesurfing, rowing, diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP, fishing, maritime art, marinas, water sports facilities as well as beach resorts and charter, there is something for every water sports enthusiast.

boot Düsseldorf FAQs

boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair. Seventeen exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology.

The Fairground Düsseldorf. This massive Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre is strategically located between the River Rhine and the airport. It's about 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.

250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair.

The 2018 show was the golden jubilee of the show, so 2021 will be the 51st show.

Every year in January. In 2021 it will be 23-31 January.

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messeplatz 40474 Düsseldorf Tel: +49 211 4560-01 Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The Irish marine trade has witnessed increasing numbers of Irish attendees at boot over the last few years as the 17-Hall show becomes more and more dominant in the European market and direct flights from Dublin offer the possibility of day trips to the river Rhine venue.

Boats & Yachts Engines, Engine parts Yacht Equipment Watersports Services Canoes, Kayaks, Rowing Waterski, Wakeboard, Kneeboard & Skimboard Jetski + Equipment & Services Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing & SUP Angling Maritime Art & Crafts Marinas & Watersports Infrastructure Beach Resorts Organisations, Authorities & Clubs

Over 1000 boats are on display.

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boot Düsseldorf 2026 

The 2026 boot Düsseldorf will take place from 17 to 25 January 2026.

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