Final release tickets for the 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) are on sale for boating and lifestyle enthusiasts to secure their place at the Southern Hemisphere’s leading marine event. Taking place from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 May 2026 at the internationally renowned Sanctuary Cove, SCIBS 2026 will deliver four action-packed days of on-water showcases, world premieres, live demonstrations, expert talks, and premium lifestyle experiences cementing its reputation as Australia’s premier boating event.
The Show will feature a stacked daily programme across multiple on-land precincts, including the Main Stage, Berkley Supertank, and Marina, delivering a diverse mix of entertainment and education, tailored to all boating enthusiasts, anglers, families, and first-time visitors alike. From 10:00am – 3:30pm across all four days, guests can enjoy live fishing shows, interactive casting demonstrations, daily fishing masterclasses, Catch ‘n’ Cook sessions, fishing showdowns, and live weigh-ins.
The Main Stage will host a full programme of live entertainment, fishing education, and crowd-favourite cooking demonstrations. From the Catch ‘n’ Cook live cooking demonstrations with Paul “Burty” Burt, casting clinics, and interactive fishing sessions to Garmin technology demonstrations and popular entertainment moments, the Main Stage offers interactive experiences for the whole family.
For those looking to take their fishing technique to new levels, fishing expert Michael “Cookie” Cooke will deliver live fishing shows from morning through to afternoon at the Berkley Supertank, providing anglers of all experience levels an up-close view of techniques and methods in action inside the 12-metre Supertank.
The Marina will come alive with the return of the Live Bream Shoot Out presented by Anaconda, SCIBS’ annual competition, offering competitors the chance to win over $10,000 in cash and prizes, bringing spectators to the water’s edge to experience ultimate marine action at its finest. For those seeking a premium day-long experience, the Lagoon Beach Club returns as the show’s luxurious lifestyle destination, offering exclusive packages from all-day to bottomless brunch and afternoon beats and bites sessions. The 2026 hallmark event coincides with World Boating Day, officially taking place on Saturday, 23 May, positioning Australia at the forefront of the global celebration of leisure boating.
Dilan Saraç, Executive Director of the Superyacht Life Foundations is thrilled to celebrate World Boating Day at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this year. “As World Boating Day opens registrations for its 2026 edition, we are delighted to confirm SCIBS as one of our first participants and a valued long-standing partner,” Mr Saraç said. “Their early involvement highlights our shared commitments to strengthening industry connections and increasing international visibility for leisure boating through collaborative events.”
With a thrilling programme spanning four jam-packed days, SCIBS will spotlight world-class marine excellence with over 45,000 boating enthusiasts, industry leaders and luxury lifestyle seekers set to walk through the gates in 2026. The world’s biggest names in boating will make a splash, with the likes of Riviera, DCH, Sunseeker, Whitehaven, BENETEAU, Maritimo, Horizon, Princess Yachts, and De Antonio showcasing the newest in luxury marine innovation, while on land visitors can expect displays from Jobe Watersports, Surf Coast Marine, Grand Boats, Suzuki, Penke, Nautique Central, Northside Marina, Sea Legs and JSW Powersports.
The show will be open daily from 9:00am – 5:00pm from 21 to 24 May 2026, with final release tickets on sale today priced at $42.00* per adult and children under 16 free. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and use the free Park ‘n’ Ride services from either Movie World or Dreamworld, catering for all visitors travelling north or south on the M1, ride share or taxi, helicopter transfers via Gold Coast Helitours, or water transfer options.
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is owned and presented by Mulpha Events and is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and Experience Gold Coast, and Official Beverage Partner Moët Hennessy.
