The 2026 International Multihull Show concluded in La Grande Motte, France after five days running from 22 to 26 April. With 82 multihulls on display and the strongest international exhibitor and visitor numbers the event has recorded, the edition highlighted the show's expanding global reach.
Attendance was down five percent on 2025, though organisers regard that figure as well offset by the international make-up of the crowd. Visitors came from 27 European countries, with further guests travelling from North and South America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. To extend that worldwide appeal, organisers have announced plans to introduce a dedicated focus country at each future edition, giving a spotlight to marine industries from different parts of the world.
The vessels making their debut at La Grande Motte this year illustrated how widely spread multihull construction has become:
Adventure Yachts AY60 (Thailand) Aquila Power Catamarans 50ES (China) Aventura Yachts 37 Explorer, 56 MY (Tunisia) Earthling Limited E 40 (Australia) Leopard Catamarans 52, 53 PC, Sunsail 465 (South Africa) McConaghy Boats MC75 Jack (China) ORC ORC 57 (France) Outremer Catamarans 48 (France) Rapido Trimarans 40R (Vietnam) Simbad Yachts 55 (Spain) Trimarine Composites TRM 43 (Portugal)
Several changes to the venue's physical layout received positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors. A reworked route through the show grounds, the opening of a third marina, and a new entrance positioned closer to the town centre all helped movement between the berthed fleet and the exhibitor village. A free electric shuttle service eased circulation across the site throughout the week.
The Multihull Design and Innovation Area drew considerable interest, bringing together naval architects, startups, and equipment manufacturers to present the ideas shaping the next generation of multihulls. Powercats, hybrid builds, and electric vessels featured prominently, reflecting shifting usage patterns and a broader industry push toward greater autonomy, improved efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
"The show continues to evolve with the market," said Anaïs David, Director of the International Multihull Show. "Exhibitors report promising discussions and visitors have remarked on the quality and variety of the vessels and exhibitors."
The International Multihull Show returns to La Grande Motte in April 2027.
