Two months before the event, the Fira de Cornellà exhibition hall features broad and outstanding participation from exhibitors in the underwater sector.

Leading brands in the underwater activities sector, diving centers and schools, training organizations, manufacturers, distributors, and specialized travel agencies have already confirmed their participation as exhibitors at the Mediterranean Diving Show 2026, which will take place from March 13 to 15 at Fira de Cornellà. Two months ahead of the event, the iconic Diving Show once again establishes itself as the benchmark diving event and as one of the most prominent fairs on the European calendar, both for the quality and diversity of its exhibitors and for its ability to bring together professionals, enthusiasts, and lovers of the underwater world.

The Mediterranean Diving Show will once again be the essential meeting point for the sector, offering the opportunity to discover the latest innovations, establish professional contacts, explore new destinations, and share experiences related to scuba diving, freediving, and other underwater disciplines. In its twenty-sixth edition, Fira de Cornellà will once again become the epicenter of the diving world from March 13 to 15. Since its first edition, the show has evolved in parallel with the industry, consistently positioning itself as a reference space for professionals and practitioners.

The fair will open its doors on Friday, March 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; on Saturday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and on Sunday, March 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over these three days, visitors will be able to explore a large exhibition area showcasing the latest equipment for all levels—from beginner and recreational diving to technical and professional gear. Wetsuits, fins, lighting systems, underwater imaging equipment, waterproof housings, watches, regulators, and solutions for all depths and temperatures will be on display.

The participation of travel agencies and dive centers will allow visitors to discover top destinations and holiday packages tailored to all types of needs. In addition, those wishing to further their training will find a wide range of courses, as well as information on new official certifications and specializations across the different disciplines within the sector.

The heated pool, the star attraction of the show

Beyond the exhibition stands, the heated pool installed at the venue will once again be one of the major attractions of the Mediterranean Diving Show. Equipment and gear demonstrations will take place in the pool, and, as every year, younger visitors (from 8 years old) will be able to experience their first introductory dive, always accompanied by professional instructors. The pool will once again be one of the most dynamic areas of the show, with continuous activity throughout the three days.

Another key feature of the event will be the conference hall, which will host a new edition of the Professional Technical Conferences: a forum for presentations and debate on new trends, analysis of the present and future of the sector, and a space for launching initiatives linked to the world of diving.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy exhibitions and other parallel activities currently being prepared to make this 26th edition another success, backed by its track record and the support of the sector’s leading stakeholders.

Tickets may be purchased directly at the box office during the days of the fair. Tickets will be valid for one day, with the option to purchase two- or three-day passes.

 

January 15, 2026. Cornellà de Llobregat

The specialized diving show at Fira de Cornellà has already surpassed 130 exhibitors, with over 26% being new additions, just one month before the event.

The number of participants, the presence of exhibitors from other countries, the new additions, and the confirmation of top brands all point to promising expectations for the Mediterranean Diving Show (MDS), the iconic Diving Exhibition at Fira de Cornellà, which will celebrate its 25th edition from March 28 to 30. With one month to go, more than 130 national and international exhibitors have already confirmed their participation. In fact, we can say that the edition we are preparing will be the most international in the history of this diving fair, with over 19% international presence from a total of 20 countries worldwide.

In total, there will be 27 exhibitors from 20 countries. From Asia, participants are coming from Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Among the African exhibitors, we have companies from Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique. From America, exhibitors are coming from the U.S. and Mexico, from Oceania, specifically the Maldives, and finally, we will have European exhibitors from Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, Finland, and Malta.

Additionally, we have a significant number of new exhibitors. A total of 37 participants will either be exhibiting for the first time at MDS or have decided to return after not attending the last edition. This represents 26% of the total exhibitors, even though the fair is still a month away.

All of them, along with a significant number of national exhibitors, will make up over 130 stands, representing all sectors related to the world of underwater activities: equipment, specialized travel agencies, diving centers and schools, tourist offices, shops, educational services, underwater sports disciplines, equipment, distributors, and more.

Support from the leading brands in the sector
The Mediterranean Diving Show turns Cornellà into the epicenter of the diving world for three days, in part thanks to the support and loyalty of major brands. In this 25th edition, we will once again have Cressi, the Italian brand that leads the design, production, and marketing of diving equipment. We will also have Beuchat, the French company from Marseille, the birthplace of scuba diving. Visitors will also be able to learn about new products from Dynamicnord, a sustainable, dynamic, and innovative brand based in Germany. Once again, we will have PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, and its centers. In addition to Ocean Management Systems (OMS), with its products known for innovative design, we will also see the nautical company Garmin Iberia, the Finnish company Suunto Oy, manufacturer of diving gauges, compasses, and precision instruments, Marlin in its specialized line for diving, snorkeling, and apnea, Custom Diving Systems, a distributor of diving equipment, and Qstar, a distributor of underwater robotics, among other exhibiting companies.

In total, there will be over 8,000 square meters of exhibition space, where a heated pool will also be set up for diving baptisms starting at age 8 and demonstrations with champions in disciplines such as apnea, which we will announce shortly. Furthermore, the MDS has always been a center for debate about the industry. Once again, numerous conferences will invite attendees to reflect on the present and future of underwater activities in a new edition of the Professional Technical Conferences.

All this and much more at the Mediterranean Diving Show from March 28 to 30 at Fira de Cornellà.

Thousands of people have visited Fira de Cornellà in this 24th edition that closes doors with a very positive balance from visitors and exhibitors

The 24th edition of the legendary Immersion Show says goodbye today after three intense days of the fair. Thousands of people have come to the Cornellà fairgrounds to learn about the latest developments in the world of underwater activities exhibited at the Mediterranean Diving Show (MDS), an annual meeting point for manufacturers, specialized stores, diving centers and schools, educational institutions, and insurance companies. , specialized agencies and their diving public.

Visitors have been able to confirm the good health of the world of underwater activities in our country. The MDS has brought together more than a hundred exhibitors, of which 35% were new additions. This has been its most international edition with the presence of companies from European countries such as Germany, Portugal, Italy, France, Malta or the United Kingdom, from Africa such as the Seychelles Islands, Tunisia, Mozambique or Egypt, from Asia such as Indonesia , China, the Philippines, the Maldives or Saudi Arabia, or from South and Central America such as Mexico or the Dominican Republic.

The sector’s leading brands have also supported the fair with their presence: Cressi, a leading Italian firm in the design, production and marketing of diving equipment; the French Beuchat, Dynamicnord, a sustainable, dynamic, innovative and global brand based in Germany; PADI, Professional Association of Diving Instructors, with its centers. Ocean Management Systems (OMS) with products recognized worldwide for their innovative and robust design; Garmin Iberia recognized as the most innovative nautical company of 2023 by the publication Soudings Trade Only, the Italian diving equipment manufacturer, Mares, with a range of five product lines for fans of water sports, or Scuba Schools International (SSI ), the largest professional diving training agency

of the world. These are just some of the exhibiting companies that have made a successful and unforgettable edition of the MDS possible.

The wide participation has meant that the show represented all the sectors that have to do with the world of underwater activities: schools and diving centers, specialized travel agencies, promotion of destinations and tourist offices, information on aspects of interest such as insurance and current legislation, cruise offers, manufacturers, presentation of materials, sale of jackets, masks, oxygen bottles, latest generation neoprenes, image capture and lighting equipment… Everything you need to enjoy the background submarine at all levels, whether for professionals, amateurs or athletes.

The edition of the MDS that we say goodbye to has once again highlighted the importance of reflecting on the present and future of the sector. This is the objective of the Professional Technical Conferences held within the framework of the fair. This year we have been able to learn interesting data such as the need to practice environmentally friendly dives, the vital task carried out by the Immersó Biology Club or how climate change affects the seabed.

We have also been able to confirm the importance of the so-called ‘blue economy’, which refers to the economic impact of recreational diving in the areas where it is practiced. Within the framework of the MDS, the General Directorate of Fisheries and Maritime Policy of the Generalitat of Catalonia has presented data from studies carried out with the participation of the Center for Research in Economics and Agroalimentari Development, which put the number of immersion centers in active in Catalonia and which, according to reports, generate a turnover of 37.5 million euros and employ around 740 workers.

The public at the fair also comes in search of new destinations. Once again, Maldives, the Red Sea, Galapagos Islands and Mexico appear among the most popular destinations, but little by little interest is awakened in other more remote depths such as Cape Verde, Mozambique, Malpelo, Australia, Antarctica or diving into the beauty of the crystal clear waters of Okinawa in Japan. Diving on the Mediterranean coast has also aroused the interest of visitors, especially the Costa Brava, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.

Three intense days of the fair end here, with a more professional audience throughout the first day, and then welcoming a family, sporty and active audience throughout the weekend. An edition that highlights that the underwater activities sector has loyal followers, has the commitment of all the agents involved and is in very good health.