Melbourne Boat Show 2026
Four days on the waterfront. Plenty of boats to admire. And a proper Scottish pint when you’re back on dry land. Make Invergordon Bar your meeting point after the Melbourne Boat Show.
Melbourne Boat Show: dates, times and where to go
The 2026 Melbourne Boat Show brings boats, marine gear and waterfront activities to Docklands from 15–18 October. The show stretches along New Quay Promenade and Harbour Esplanade towards Bourke Street.
| Day | Show hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday 15 October | 12pm–6pm |
| Friday 16 October | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday 17 October | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday 18 October | 10am–4pm |
Free entry. Register through the organiser for your free ticket, and check their site for the latest programme and event map.
A day on the docks
Browse the boats, talk to exhibitors and enjoy the waterfront. Photo from a previous Melbourne Boat Show.
Show information: official Melbourne Boat Show website, checked 14 October 2026. Invergordon Bar is an independent nearby pub.
Look at boats. Talk boats. Then have a pint.
Meet at the New Quay end
Invergordon Bar is a short walk from the New Quay end of the show at 381 Docklands Drive. If your group scatters along the waterfront, you’ve got a proper place to regroup.
Visitors and exhibitors welcome
Whether you’ve spent the day exploring boats or explaining them, come in for a pint and a seat. There’s no television competing with the day’s best story.
Keep the conversation going
Admiring your next boat is thirsty work. Settle in with Tennent’s, Guinness or a Highland dram and debate whether you really need the bigger one.
The view changes. A proper pint is a proper pint.
A tap line with a Scottish accent
Tennent’s, McEwan’s, Guinness, Kilkenny and Magners on tap. A familiar favourite or something you’ve missed from home.
A dram and a good yarn
Explore 40+ Highland whiskies in a small, warm bar where conversation gets the floor. Find your next dram.
Bring your appetite
We’re BYO food friendly. Pick up local takeaway and bring it in to enjoy with your drinks. See nearby food options.
Find Invergordon Bar
When is the bar open during the show?
Thursday 15 October: 12pm–9pm (special hours). Friday and Saturday: 12pm–midnight. Sunday: 12pm–9pm. Happy Hour runs 4–6pm daily, with the featured pint listed on our Happy Hour page.
Visitors, exhibitors and crews are welcome. Book a table for 2–30 people online; for a larger exhibitor or team catch-up, send us your numbers and preferred time. Walk-ins welcome, subject to space.
381 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008. Look for the Scottish bar on Docklands Drive. Walk-ins are welcome; book ahead if you’re organising a catch-up with a few mates.
No TVs, dog friendly, BYO food and plenty to talk about. Settle in for a pint or make an evening of it.
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Finish your Docklands day properly
A proper pint, a good dram and a warm welcome. We’ll keep the conversation at ground level.
