The Venice Boat Show 2025
The Venice Boat Show, known as Salone nautico, is one of the most anticipated events on the international boating calendar. Held in the historic and atmospheric Arsenale of Venice – once the beating heart of the city’s maritime empire – the show is dedicated to leisure boating, technological innovation, sustainability, and naval design. It’s a must for sea lovers, curious travelers, and anyone looking to experience Venice from a new perspective.
When is the 2025 Venice Boat Show?
The 2025 edition will take place from May 29 to June 2, with opening hours daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last admission at 7:00 PM).
What to expect?
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of experiences, including:
- meetings, presentations and thematic congresses;
- E-Village dedicated to electric boats participating in the E-Regatta;
- exhibitions, art installations, guided tours and educational activities for children;
- water trials, trophies and sports regattas;
- design and craft stands, technology, nautical furniture;
- refreshment points with Venetian specialties, bars and merchandising points.
Why is it important?
The Venice Boat Show is more than just an exhibition – it’s a bridge between the city’s glorious maritime past and the challenges of the future. It reaffirms Venice’s role as a capital of maritime culture, attracting tourists, investors, industry professionals, and dreamers alike. It’s also a unique opportunity to explore Venice by sea, surrounded by history, innovation, and beauty.
How did it all begin?
The idea of a boat show in Venice was born from the desire to restore the city’s central role in the global nautical scene. After some earlier initiatives, the first edition of the current Venice Boat Show launched in 2019, promoted by the City of Venice and organized by Vela Spa, in collaboration with the Italian Navy, which grants access to the magnificent Arsenale venue.
The goal was to create a modern and sustainable event that would highlight contemporary boating while honoring Venice’s rich naval heritage. With its Renaissance architecture and historic dockyards, the Arsenale proved to be the ideal setting to connect past, present, and future on the water.
Over the years, the show has grown steadily in scope, visibility, and international relevance – becoming one of Europe’s leading events for boating and marine innovation.