zurich bar show 2026
april 13-14th I widder hotel, zurich
swiss bar culture takes the stage
Where bar culture, brands and communities meet
The zurich bar show is one of Switzerland’s most distinctive bar industry events, hosted at the iconic Widder Hotel in the heart of Zurich. With its unique blend of history, character and urban elegance, the Widder sets the stage for a curated boutique experience that showcases not only the Swiss bar culture in all its diversity.
Over two days, the Widder becomes the vibrant meeting point of the bar scene. National and international bartenders, brands, hospitality professionals and enthusiasts come together to exchange ideas, discover new perspectives and celebrate the craft of mixology.
Unlike large trade fairs, the zurich bar show focuses on quality rather than quantity, you won’t find any crowded halls. Instead, a boutique bar event built around curated content, meaningful encounters and genuine hospitality. Focused seminars, high-end masterclasses and a carefully curated selection of brands reflect the creativity and innovative spirit of the bar industry. Once a year, the bar community gathers in Zurich and this unique energy defines the zurich bar show.
For anyone who wants to understand where the bar culture is heading, the zurich bar show is essential. It invites participants to dive deeper, discover new ideas and shape the future of the bar and hospitality industry in a personal and inspiring setting.
The zurich bar show offers an immersive program designed to learn, network and taste
- Inspiring seminars with international and local speakers
- Guest shifts by leading bartenders
- Exclusive tastings and brand activations
- Interactive workshops and hands-on experiences
- Opening and closing event with the bar community
learn. taste. meet.
2 days, 20 seminars: from cocktails to wine, from hospitality to business
network with brands, experts and fellow enthusiasts
20 different drinks, guest bartender demos: your ticket to endless tastings
about us
Armin Azadpour
Travelling Hospitality lover and Tales Of The Cocktail judge,
Experienced bar owner across borders, Eco Spirits Founder Switzerland, Founder of Zurich Bar Show
Wolfgang Mayer
Bar & Lounge Manager Widder Bar | Widder Hotel, Head of Spirits Development & Procurement, „The Living Circle“, Co-Founder of Zurich Bar Show
Daniel Staub
Hospitality, food & travel enthusiast, Founder of The Pouring Tales Blog, Co-Founder of Zurich Bar Show
Seminar schedule 2026 details coming soon
Ivan Urech | Atelier Classic Bar, Thun, Switzerland
Boris Gröner | One Trick Pony & Café Danz, Freiburg, Germany
Jelena Bulatovskaja | Sexy Fish, London, Great Britain
Thomas Lang | Home Cocktails, Berlin, Germany
Carlos Santiago | The Royal Cocktail Club, Porto, Portugal
Konstantin Karvounis | Dunlin Bar, Innsbruck, Austria
Dinos Constantinides | Lost & Found Drinkery, Nikossia, Cyprus
Christoph Pinto | MO Bar, Geneva, Switzerland
Romain Plagnat | Little Barrel, Geneva, Switzerland
Aineias Chilas | Kasheme, Zurich, Switzerland
Marco Colelli | Ora Bar, Zurich, Switzerland
Ben Bertogg | Taube, Bern, Switzerland
Thomas Huhn | Les Trois Rois, Basel, Switzerland
Christian Heiss | Kronenhalle Bar, Zurich, Switzerland
Tim Michel | Capitol Bar, Lucerne, Switzerland
Peter Roth | Kronenhalle Bar (retired), Zurich, Switzerland
Markus Blattner | Old Crow, Zurich, Switzerland
Wolfgang Bogner | Tales Bar, Zurich, Switzerland
Matteo Oddo | Renaissance Bar, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Mirco Giumelli | No 5 Bar, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Jules & Timo | Nick & Nora Bar, Hamburg Germany
Piotr & Kacper | Vegg White, Zurich, Switzerland
Christian Ponziani, SIPS Bar, Barcelona, Spain
Rafael Alario, Botanicum Bar, Appenzeller Huus, Gonten, Switzerland
Join the zurich bar show 2026
See contact details below
Event and guest shift schedule
16:00-19:00 sunday, 12th April
Scroppinos by Hendricks Gin
Eisladen, Birmensdorferstrasse 101, 8003 Zürich
19:00-22:00 sunday, 12th April
zurich bar show opening party
Turicum Distillery, Albisriederstrasse 253, 8047 Zürich, all complimentary, you need a valid ticket to enter this event
19:00-22:00 monday, 13th April
Ora guest shift
Christian Ponziani sponsored by Pernod Ricard
19:00-21:00 monday, 13th April
Brick guest shift
Daniele Biondo & Giuseppe Mangiaracina from Igniv sponsored by Naegelis Premium Products GmbH
GET 15% off your stay
25hours Hotel, an official Zurich Bar Show partner, is offering an exclusive stay discount! Use the code below to claim yours:
hosts
Eric Bergmann
DrinkStudio, Stuttgart, Germany
Simon Kistenfeger
MUCHO AMOR lifestyle, Rothenburg, Germany
Partners
contact us
Armin Azadpour
for general questions
Wolfgang Mayer
for location and sponsorship enquires
Daniel Staub
for social media / PR topics