St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show
The largest boat show on Florida’s Gulf Coast, filling the St. Petersburg waterfront with powerboats and sailboats — in the water and on land — plus a 40,000-square-foot clear-span tent of marine gear.
- Dates
- January 15–18, 2026
- Show
- 48th annual show
- Venue
- Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin & Albert Whitted Park, St. Petersburg
- Hours
- Thu–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.stpeteboatshow.com →
What to expect
Powerboats and a strong sailboat fleet, both in-water and on land, plus a big-tent marketplace of electronics, gear and accessories.
Plan your visit. Check the official site for parking, ticket tiers and hours before you go — the biggest shows sell out nearby hotel rooms early, so book ahead if you’re travelling in.
Nearby & related shows
Suncoast Boat ShowApril 17–19, 2026Gulf CoastNaples Boat ShowJanuary 22–25, 2026Southwest FloridaTampa Bay Boat ShowMarch 6–8, 2026 (with other 2026 editions)Tampa Bay
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show?
The 48th annual show runs January 15–18, 2026 on the St. Petersburg waterfront — confirm show hours on the official site.
Where is it held?
At the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg.
Is it powerboats or sailboats?
Both — it’s billed as the Gulf Coast’s largest, with a notable sailboat presence alongside powerboats.
Before you go: these details come from the organizer and public sources as of July 15, 2026 and can change — always confirm dates, hours and tickets on the official site. We’re an independent guide and sell no tickets.