The Palm Beach International Boat Show is March 17-21, 2027, on Flagler Drive downtown. Hours, tickets, free shuttles, parking garages and rules.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Dates, hours, parking and rules come from the Palm Beach International Boat Show, its FAQ and its parking page. This page is updated each year at the same address.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show is Wednesday, March 17, through Sunday, March 21, 2027, along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, across the Intracoastal Waterway from Palm Beach. The show says tickets will be available soon. It is owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County and produced by Informa Markets.

Know before you go

  • Dates: Wednesday, March 17, to Sunday, March 21, 2027
  • Hours: noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
  • Where: Flagler Drive, downtown West Palm Beach
  • Tickets: 2027 prices not posted yet; all sales final
  • Getting around: free show shuttles and golf carts
  • Rain or shine; service animals only; no bag or stroller storage
  • Questions: customer service, 954-463-6762, cxteam@informa.com

Dates and hours

From the show’s website:

Day Date Hours
Wednesday March 17 Noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday March 18 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday March 19 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday March 20 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday March 21 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How big it is

The show’s own figures: more than 55,000 attendees, more than 600 exhibiting brands, more than 1,000 boats on display and $1.05 billion in economic impact. Its show overview describes more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, from 8-foot inflatables to superyachts nearly 300 feet long.

Beyond the boats, the show lists a superyacht show at Palm Harbor, seminars and fishing clinics, a culinary experience and, at past shows, live music, the AquaZone and kids fishing clinics.

Tickets

On Oct. 10 the show’s website said 2027 tickets “will be available soon” and had not posted prices. According to the FAQ:

  • All ticket sales are final. Refunds are given only if the event is canceled.
  • The show runs rain or shine.
  • If you cannot find a ticket you bought, email cxteam@informa.com with the address you used to buy it, or visit the registration team at the Datura Street entrance.
  • The Windward VIP Club adds early admission and a lounge with an open bar and food.

In 2026 active-duty military members and veterans could get free one-day general admission on the show’s Sunday. The show has not said whether it will repeat the offer in 2027.

Parking, shuttles and road changes

The show sets up along Flagler Drive, so plan to park in a downtown garage or lot and walk or ride in. The show’s parking page says to follow boat show signs to municipal garages and private lots, most within walking distance of the entrances. Free boat show shuttles and golf carts, provided by ICON Electric Vehicles, carry visitors around the show.

For 2026 the show listed preferred parking provided by Related Ross at:

  • Phillips Point, 777 S. Flagler Drive (Saturday and Sunday only)
  • Esperante Corporate Center, 222 Lakeview Ave. (Saturday and Sunday only)
  • Hibiscus Garage, 545 Hibiscus St. and 525 Okeechobee Blvd.
  • Datura Garage, 205 Datura St.

Additional 2026 parking included the Banyan, Evernia, Clematis and Judicial garages, Courthouse Commons and a string of surface lots on Banyan Boulevard, Clematis Street, Narcissus Avenue, Olive Avenue and Fern Street. The Datura Lot and E.R. Bradley’s lot were valet only. The 2026 parking and transportation map shows the shuttle and golf cart routes. The show had not posted its 2027 parking list on Oct. 10.

The city and the show had not published 2027 street closures. Check our road construction and closures guide in the week before the show, and our getting around guide for downtown parking.

What to know

  • Pets: only ADA service animals are allowed.
  • Bags and strollers: the show has no storage for personal belongings.
  • Boarding boats: up to each exhibitor, manufacturer or broker; serious buyers can book an appointment with them during the show.
  • Food: the show says it has options for every taste and budget, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
  • App: the show’s mobile app lists exhibitors, boats, seminars and maps.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2027?

Wednesday, March 17, through Sunday, March 21, 2027, along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

How much are Palm Beach International Boat Show tickets?

The show had not posted 2027 ticket prices on Oct. 10; its website says tickets will be available soon. All ticket sales are final unless the show is canceled.

Where do I park for the Palm Beach boat show?

In downtown garages and lots. For 2026 the show listed preferred parking at Phillips Point and Esperante Corporate Center on weekends and the Hibiscus and Datura garages, plus free shuttles and golf carts around the show.

Can I bring my dog to the Palm Beach International Boat Show?

No. The show allows only ADA service animals.

Can you go on the boats at the Palm Beach boat show?

Boarding is up to each exhibitor, manufacturer or broker. The show suggests serious buyers contact them to book an appointment during the show.