The Discover Boating New England Boat Show (NEBS) will return to Boston, Massachusetts, for 5 days packed with all things boating! The show will be held at the Boston Convention Center January 8-12, 2025. Full of seminars, live demonstrations, and activities for attendees of all ages, this longstanding boating tradition is not to be missed this winter.
Watch the video New England Boat Show 2024 on YouTube.
New England Boat Show 2025 by the Numbers:
- 300 exhibitors
- 150+ boat brands
- 9 marine industry certified dealerships
- 5 days of fun!
This year’s NEBS will have seminars and activities throughout the day for boating enthusiasts of all ages. Visit “Fred’s Shed” for tips, tricks, and DIY advice for boaters of all experience levels. Live demonstrations throughout the showgrounds will include paddleboarding, saltwater fishing, jigging techniques, and a boating simulator. Multiple seminars will be held on various types of fishing.
The boat show will have live music and a variety of activities exclusively for kids. Don’t miss the “catch of the day” photo-op for the family and children’s toy boat building and paddle boating. Special guest Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel will also be in attendance.
The New England Boat Show will have an Opening Night Party on Wednesday January 8, from 5:30-8:00pm in the Discover Boating Beach Club. This ticketed event will benefit Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, with proceeds supporting the restoration and protection of the Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay marine environment.
The purchase of an Opening Night Party ticket includes all day event access (12-8pm), two drinks at the Beer & Wine Bar, chef demo and tasting, oyster bar, beach games, live music & more! The Opening Night Party is for adults 21 and over.
Visit the New England Boat Show website for more information and buy boat show tickets here.
*Tickets are only available for purchase online.
Boat Show Dates:
- Dates/Times: January 8-12, 2025
- Wednesday 8 January – 12-8pm
- Thursday 9 January – 12-8pm
- Friday 10 January – 12-8pm
- Saturday 11 January – 10am-8pm
- Sunday 12 January – 10am-6pm
- Note: The Opening Night Party (held on Wednesday January 8 from 5:30-8pm) requires the purchase of an additional ticket.
- Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
Watch the video Beat winter with summer vibes at New England Boat Show on YouTube.
