W ith MEDYS 2026 already firmly on the industry’s radar, the newly released show programme brings clarity to what those five days in Nafplion will actually look like on the ground.
From 2 to 6 May, the Mediterranean Yacht Show unfolds as a tightly structured sequence of yacht viewings, competitions and curated gatherings, shaping not just a showcase, but a working environment where the charter season effectively takes form.
A schedule built around the docks
At its core, the programme is anchored in daily yacht viewings, running across all five days and forming the backbone of the event. This is where brokers, central agents and professionals move through the fleet, evaluate product and refine their understanding of what Greece is offering this season.
Around that, the schedule introduces a rhythm that balances business with experience. The opening weekend sets the tone with registration, initial inspections and the official opening ceremony at Nafplion’s port, followed by the welcome reception that traditionally marks the first real industry gathering of the show.
Competition, conversations, and closing moments
The Chefs’ Competition remains one of the defining highlights, spread across multiple days and categories, reinforcing the growing importance of gastronomy in the charter experience.
Further into the programme, events such as the CYBA Designer Water Contest and the final awards ceremony bring an added layer of interaction, before the show gradually moves toward its closing sequence with the Sounding of the Horns and the crew party.
More than individual events, what emerges from the programme is a clear structure: mornings and afternoons on the docks, evenings built around connection.
A format that continues to define the region
MEDYS has long moved beyond the idea of a traditional yacht show. With its scale, consistency and focused format, it operates as a reference point for the Eastern Mediterranean charter market.
The 2026 programme reinforces that role, offering a schedule that is less about spectacle and more about continuity, precision and the kind of face-to-face interaction that still drives the industry forward.
