Exclusive benefits for our VIP guests
We are honoured to welcome you as a VIP guest to Metstrade 2026. Enjoy dedicated facilities and privileged access, designed to make the most of your time at the show.
Your VIP benefits include:
- Tuesday 17 November
08:00-09:30 | Metstrade Official Opening & DAME Design Awards Ceremony | Harbour 8 (entrance F).
09:00-18:30 | VIP Lounge Access | Europe Foyer (entrance K)
18:00-20:00 | Exhibitor Happy Hour | Amtrium (entrance L)
- Wednesday 18 November
08:30-18:30 | VIP Lounge Access | Europe Foyer (entrance K)
- Thursday 19 November
08:30-17:00 | VIP Lounge Access | Europe Foyer (entrance K)
Discover the full range of VIP benefits below.
Arrive with ease
Skip the queues and enter through our exclusive entrance K - designed for a swift, relaxed arrival. VIP parking is available close to the venue - your vehicle pass will be included with your confirmation. Your Metstrade experience starts the moment you arrive.
Join the Metstrade Official Opening
Start your Metstrade with an invite-only highlight. Join fellow industry leaders for the Metstrade Official Opening and DAME Design Awards Ceremony on Tue 17 Nov, 08:00–09:30 - celebrating the products and innovations defining the future of leisure marine. An inspiring keynote sets the agenda for the days ahead.
Early access to the show floor
As our VIP guest, enjoy exclusive early access to the show floor, giving you two extra hours both before and after the official opening times. This privilege allows you to explore the exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere, free from the usual crowds.
The VIP lounge
Your dedicated base at Metstrade. The VIP Lounge is a comfortable space to meet fellow industry leaders, catch up on work, or simply take a breath between appointments. Meeting rooms are available for more confidential conversations. Feel free to bring a plus one.
All day catering
Keep your energy up throughout the show with all-day catering in the VIP Lounge - a varied selection of drinks, fresh lunches and snacks, available from the moment the doors open until close of show each day.
Exhibitor Happy Hour
Round off the first day in style. Join us on Tuesday evening, 17 November, from 18:00 to 20:00, for the Exhibitor Happy Hour - the place to connect with industry peers in a relaxed setting. A highlight of the Metstrade social calendar.