About this expo
VENE BAT, the Helsinki International Boat Show, is recognized as Northern Europe's premier boating event and ranks as Europe's second-largest indoor boat show. Held annually in Helsinki, Finland, this event marks the beginning of the boating season, presenting a comprehensive range of boats, equipment, and accessories. It also highlights fishing and various other water-based activities, serving as a traditional gathering point for boating enthusiasts to connect, enjoy, and make purchases.
The show emphasizes three main sectors: boating, fishing, and water sports. Exhibited products and services span a wide array, including sailing boats, motor boats, wooden boats, and fishing boats, alongside motors, boat electronics, navigation systems, and essential boat equipment. Specific categories feature life jackets, navigation aids, cleaning tools, spare parts, and trailers for boating. For water sports, kayaks, SUP boards, diving gear, and paddling equipment are showcased. Fishing enthusiasts can find fishing equipment, rods, lures, hooks, and electronics like sonar and GPS systems.
VENE BAT attracts a diverse target audience, including boaters, sailors, cottage owners, anglers, water sports enthusiasts, and general consumers interested in boating. The event provides a unique platform for marketing and product launches, connecting passionate buyers from Finland and neighboring regions with industry companies. It is designed as an active marketplace where boats, equipment, and related services are actively traded. The program includes stories, demonstrations, tips, and speakers, alongside features like the "Boats of the Vene Båt Show" awards and an exhibition of innovative equipment from the DAME Design Awards.
Highlights
5 items- Northern Europe's largest boating event and Europe's second-largest indoor boat show.
- Attracted 415 exhibitors (2026) and 65,000 visitors (2026).
- AUMA-listed event.
- Organized by Finnish Fair Corporation (Messukeskus Helsinki) at Messukeskus.
- Features "Boats of the Vene Båt Show" awards and DAME Design Awards exhibition.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
VENE BAT takes place annually from 2027-02-12 to 2027-02-21 at Messukeskus (Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre) in Helsinki, Finland.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by the Finnish Fair Corporation (Messukeskus Helsinki).
What industries and products are covered?+
The show covers boating, fishing, and water sports. Products include various types of boats (sailing, motor, wooden, fishing), motors, electronics, navigation, sails, masts, boat equipment, maintenance, interiors, safety gear, fishing equipment, and water sports equipment like kayaks, SUP boards, and diving gear.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
VENE BAT is open to both the public and professionals. Exhibitors can find an "Exhibitor's guide" and manage their participation through "eMessukeskus". The event offers a platform for marketing and product launches, reaching buyers from Finland and neighboring regions.
Practical participation details.+
The event program includes stories, demonstrations, tips, and top speakers. It also features the annual "Boats of the Vene Båt Show" selection and an exhibition of innovative boating equipment from the DAME Design Awards. WWF Finland was the responsibility partner of Vene 26 Båt.