Zagreb Fair has announced the 33rd Zagreb Boat Show (Nautika), which takes place February 18 to 22, 2026. The announcement was staged at The Westin Zagreb hotel pool, with an atmosphere designed to evoke “summer in the middle of winter.”
The kickoff event, titled “ Zagreb’s Summer in the Middle of Winter: NAUTIKA Kick Off,” signaled a refreshed communication approach and a clearer positioning for Zagreb Fair. Instead of a traditional press conference, the focus was on a shared experience and stronger connections between exhibitors, partners, and the nautical community, with an emphasis on lasting partnerships and joint industry development.
The evening’s central visual was a boat placed directly in the hotel pool, symbolizing innovation, a passion for the sea, and the sector’s ongoing momentum. The scene also served as a metaphor for Nautika itself, a platform that for decades has connected boatbuilding tradition with contemporary technologies, strengthening cooperation among manufacturers, distributors, and end users.
Renata Suša, Director of Zagreb Fair, highlighted Nautika as one of the region’s key meeting points for the nautical scene, underlining the importance of trust, quality, and a shared development vision built together with exhibitors and partners.
Zoran Ušurić, Head of the Nautika show, announced a strong 2026 edition with more than 230 exhibitors across six halls. In his words, the show once again delivers a broad overview of Croatian boatbuilding and global trends, while also remaining a place where, alongside business meetings, long-term collaborations and new nautical stories take shape.
What Nautika 2026 Brings
Across more than 7,000 m² of exhibition space, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest boat models, technological solutions, and innovations shaping the upcoming season. The show also includes sailing, diving, and watersports equipment, as well as segments dedicated to the nautical lifestyle.
Professional Program and Looking Ahead
Alongside the exhibition, Nautika 2026 features a professional program with panels and meetings focused on industry development, sustainability, and new business models, further reinforcing the show’s role as a hub for knowledge exchange and forward-looking ideas.
Under the motto “To Sail, To Discover, To Live,” Zagreb Fair will once again transform its halls into a “marina in the heart of Zagreb,” bringing together professionals, partners, and the wider public around a shared passion for the sea.
