Rhode Island Boat Show Dates / Hours / Locations

September 17 - 20, 2026

Newport International Boat Show

Dates & Times:

September 17, 2026 10am-6pm
September 18, 2026 10am-6pm
September 19, 2026 10am-6pm
September 20, 2026 10am-5pm

Admission: Prices TBD

Important: Skip the lines and buy your ticket online in advance. Your digital ticket will be scanned as you enter the show and a wristband will be applied, which grants you access to all gates, both on water and land.

Each ticket is valid for one day only. No exchanges or refunds. This is a rain or shine event.  Children under 10 are free when accompanied by an adult. Children will be admitted at the gates and be given a wristband upon entry.

Location:

Newport Yachting Center Marina
4 Commercial Wharf
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Parking:

The Best Place To Park Is Easton’s Beach
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport 02840
Shuttle service to Show available 8am to 8pm 
Purchase parking with admission ticket – on sale June 1st.

The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the Northeast, spans over seventeen acres with multiple interconnected show sites in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island.



Walk the docks and admire a spectacular display of shiny new sailboats and powerboats, some making their first-ever debut in the United States. On the land side, you’ll find hundreds of marine products, services and accessories to enhance the boating lifestyle. Also on deck are educational seminars, in-water boating courses and VIP experiences.

The Boat Show will run from September 17-20, 2026. This fall event, set in a stunning location, offers even more reasons to visit. Surrounded by grand coastal scenery, historic sites, trendy boutiques, and world-class restaurants, it’s the perfect opportunity to combine your passion for boating with the charm of Newport and the beauty of New England in the fall.