La Grande-Motte Multihull Show 2026 Expands On-Water Footprint, Highlights Electric Powercats

Organisers of the International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte announced at a boot Düsseldorf press briefing that the 2026 edition will reopen 22–26 April with a larger on-water presence and a reworked visitor route to improve flow and accommodate more exhibitors and boats. The show will add a third marina, place the main entrance near the harbourmaster’s office, and integrate a mobile footbridge into the visitor circuit to link pontoons and display berths.

Early registration suggests the exhibitor mix will be noticeably more international, with roughly 20 percent of registrants listed as newcomers from outside France. Several world premieres are set for the show, including electric and hybrid powercats such as the Whisper 50 with solar propulsion and the Earthling E-40 powercat. New sailing multihulls confirmed for presentation include the Simbad 55 and the Outremer 48, while power multihull debuts list the Aventura 37 Explorer, Aventura 56 MY, and the AY60.

A dedicated Multihull Design & Innovation area will concentrate on sustainable solutions and emerging technologies, reflecting the industry’s pivot toward electrification and greener systems. Market commentary released alongside the announcement notes continued growth in the multihull segment and a rapid rise in powercats, which now account for roughly a quarter of multihull sales. That shift is visible in the line-up, where battery and solar systems, hybrid drivetrains, and purpose-built powercat layouts are taking center stage.

For owners, brokers, and buyers, the expanded on-water footprint means more opportunity to board and compare configurations directly at pontoons rather than in confined show tents. For small builders and tech suppliers the new visitor routing and third marina improve visibility for boats that are best assessed afloat. The higher proportion of non‑French exhibitors increases the chances of finding new designs, propulsion packages, and equipment not yet widely available in local markets.

La Grande‑Motte’s changes point to a show designed around the boat-on-water experience and accelerating electrification trends within the community. If you plan to attend, expect denser on-water displays, a stronger focus on electric powercats, and a concentrated innovation zone where you can evaluate new propulsion concepts and sustainable systems up close.