International Multihull Show organizers this week announced an expanded on-water footprint and a renewed focus on innovation for this year’s edition.
The show is scheduled for April 22-26 in La Grande-Motte, France.
Speaking at boot Düsseldorf, IMS organizers confirmed that the show will introduce a third marina and a new visitor access route, helping accommodate growing demand while improving flow and comfort for attendees.
“The 2026 edition marks a new stage in the show’s evolution, with a renewed team, a redesigned visitor route, and a growing presence of power and electric multihulls making their world debut,” show director Anaïs David said in a statement.
Organizers report that 20% of registered exhibitors thus far are newcomers from outside France, representing equipment manufacturers, multihull yards, architects and service companies.
For the first time, organizers said, the world premieres will include more power than sailing multihulls, underscoring the market’s evolution. The show will feature the French debut of the Earthling E-40 hybrid power cat and the European premiere of Aquila’s first sailing cat, a 50-footer.
