Seattle Boat Show

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2026 Seattle Boat Show | History, Vendors & Complete Guide
The West Coast’s Largest Boat Show

2026 Seattle Boat Show

Since 1947, the Pacific Northwest’s premier destination for boaters, dreamers, and everyone who loves life on the water.

📅 Dates January 30 – February 7, 2026
📍 Locations Lumen Field & Bell Harbor Marina
🚗 Parking $5 at Bell Street Pier
79
Years of History
800+
Boats on Display
300
Exhibitors
126
Free Seminars
A Pacific Northwest Tradition

From a Tent on Lake Union to the West Coast’s Biggest Show

The Seattle Boat Show didn’t start with 800 boats and three acres of accessories. It started with 13 marine dealers, a big tent, and a shared love for the water.

Back in 1947, a small group of businesses along the Ship Canal near Lake Union came together with an idea. What began as an offshoot of a lobbying effort aimed at the state Legislature turned into something much bigger—a gathering place for boaters, dreamers, and dealers that would grow into the largest boat show on the West Coast.

Today, the show is produced by the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA), founded the same year as the show itself. Boating contributes over $8 billion to Washington’s economy, and the Seattle Boat Show plays a major role in driving that industry forward.

1947
First Seattle Boat Show held in a tent near Lake Union with 13 marine dealers
1960s
Moved to Washington National Guard Armory, then Seattle Center Coliseum
1976
Relocated to the newly built Kingdome
2000
Found its current home at Lumen Field Event Center
2026
Celebrating nearly 80 years of connecting boaters with their dreams
Plan Your Visit

2026 Show Information

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Lumen Field Event Center

Indoor exhibits featuring hundreds of boats, three acres of accessories, and all 126 free seminars.

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Bell Harbor Marina

Boats afloat on the water at the Port of Seattle, steps from Pike Place Market.

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Free Shuttle Service

Runs continuously between both venues, starting one hour before opening until one hour after close.

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Featured Exhibitors

Vendors & Dealers at the 2026 Show

Nearly 300 exhibitors showcasing everything from fishing boats and luxury yachts to marine electronics and safety gear.

Boat Dealers & Brokerages

Seattle Boat Company
Cobalt, Malibu, Moomba
Seattle Yachts
Cruising & Sailboats
Marine Servicenter
Catalina, Jeanneau, Lagoon
Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
New & Brokerage
Signature Yachts
Beneteau, Swift Trawler
Worth Avenue Yachts
Luxury Sales & Charter
Islands Marine Center
Full-Service Dealer
Three Rivers Marine
PNW Dealer

Marine Accessories & Services

Icom America
Marine Electronics
Spectra Watermakers
Desalination Systems
Sure Marine Service
Heating & Refrigeration
Seaview Boatyard
Boatyard Services
Hurley Marine
Davits & Accessories
Datrex
Safety Equipment
Seattle Marine & Fishing
Fishing Supplies
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Boats on Display

Featured Boat Brands

Wake & Watersports

Trawlers & Cruising Yachts

More Than Just Boats

Special Events & Activities

Friday Nights

Boat Show After Dark

Live music, ambient lighting, and pour stations transform the West Hall into a festival atmosphere, 5–9 p.m.

Special Day

Dogs on Deck

Bring your furry first mate. Custom dog tags available, plus a photo booth and cover dog contest.

Monday

Women’s Day

Free admission for women with advance ticket, plus seminars designed by women boaters.

Tuesday

2-for-1 Tuesday

Bring a friend and split the cost. Plus Taco Tuesday specials throughout the venue.

Special Day

Military Appreciation Day

Discounted tickets and recognition for military members and first responders.

Family Fun

Kids’ Zone

Aqua Paddlers pool for ages 3–8, plus toy boat building with the Center for Wooden Boats on weekends.

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