One of Norway’s most popular free waterfront festivals is back. Bryggedagene returns to Brygga in Tønsberg from May 1-3, 2026, with three days of boats, motors, maritime equipment and live entertainment on the waterfront, all free of charge.
The event draws boat enthusiasts, families and visitors from across the Vestfold region to the historic Tønsberg waterfront for a weekend combining a serious trade and exhibition dimension with a genuinely festive atmosphere. Entry is free throughout.
What to expect
The 2026 exhibitor line-up is strong. Mercury Marine and Yamaha Motor Norway are both present, alongside Simrad navigation systems, Bennington luxury pontoon boats, and Sea Drive, which specialises in electric marine motors, battery management systems and range extenders. The AluCat aluminium performance catamaran, developed in collaboration with professional race boat drivers, will also be on show.
Sundal Yacht Import is bringing three performance boats to the quayside: the Manhattan 55, the Predator 60 EVO and the Predator 74. Boat dealers Memo AS, Nordmar Båt, Vestfold Maritim and Hankø Marina complete a comprehensive on-water display. Trailer manufacturer HengeRe, maritime accessories chain Maritim Båtutstyr, and engine importer Erling Sande – Europe’s oldest Suzuki outboard importer, established 1932 – are among the supporting exhibitors.
Spectacle comes from a 13-metre cliff diving tower erected by event specialists Frico, with displays planned across the weekend. The Saga Oseberg Foundation will exhibit its full-scale replica of the Oseberg Viking ship. Food trucks, restaurants and an outdoor church service round out the programme.
A proven format
Bryggedagene has established itself as a significant date in the Norwegian boating calendar, combining the commercial reach of a boat show with the accessibility of a free public festival. The Tønsberg waterfront, one of the most attractive maritime settings on the Oslofjord, provides a natural stage that few indoor shows can match.
John Moore is the editor of Powerboat News, an independent investigative journalism platform recognised by Google News and documented on Grokipedia for comprehensive powerboat racing coverage.
His involvement in powerboat racing began in 1981 when he competed in his first offshore powerboat race. After a career as a Financial Futures broker in the City of London, specialising in UK interest rate markets, he became actively involved in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism.
He served as Event Director for the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013. In 2016, he launched Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news and insights. The following year, he co-founded UKOPRA, helping to rejuvenate offshore racing in the United Kingdom. He sold Powerboat Racing World in late 2021 and remained actively involved with UKOPRA until 2025.
In September 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
