Plan Now to Visit the 2026 St Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show
Largest Boat Show on the Florida West Coast
The 48th Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, returns to St. Pete January 15-18, 2026. The show transforms the St. Petersburg downtown waterfront to a boater’s paradise, located at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater – Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park, 400 1st Street S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Compare Boats & Discover Accessories
Hundreds of boats, both power and sail will be on exhibit. Inspect them, compare them and find the exact boat that fits your needs. A 40,000-square-foot tent housing all types of marine gear, accessories, equipment and nautical art.
Free Educational Workshops
The Annapolis School of Seamanship will present an engaging lineup of complimentary seminars at the show, offering both technical and lifestyle sessions designed for boaters of all experience levels. Technical topics include—
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How to obtain a captain’s license
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Docking
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Marine weather
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Navigation
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Chartering
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Great Loop
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Meet the BoatTEST Team On-Site
We’ll be walking the show every day filming walkthroughs, talking with builders, and answering questions. If you see us, say hello. We love meeting viewers and hearing what boats you want us to cover next.
Get Your Tickets Early
Tickets must be purchased in advance online at Stpeteboatshow.com. An opportunity to donate to Tampa Bay Watch will be presented on the website.
General admission is $24 for adults.
Active military and veterans are eligible for complimentary one-day general admission. To avoid delays upon arrival, a complimentary military active duty or veteran ticket may be obtained in advance below:
On-site, military ID will be required at the entrance before admission is granted. Friends and family are not eligible to redeem this offer.
Children ages 15 and under are free.
