zurich bar show 2026

april 13-14th I widder hotel, zurich

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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

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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

monday, 13th april 11:00-18:00

12:00

Bar panel discussion - Tradition vs. Innovation: Where Do We Go Next?

See participating bartenders below

Moderation: Eric Bergmann & Simon Kistenfeger

Christian Heiss | Kronenhalle Bar, Zurich, Switzerland

Christian Ponziani | SIPS Bar, Barcelona, Spain

Tim Michel | Capitol Bar, Lucerne, Switzerland

Ben Bertogg | Taube, Bern, Switzerland

Christophe Pinto | MO Bar, Geneva, Switzerland

Marco Colelli | Ora Bar, Zurich, Switzerland

Aineias Chilas | Kasheme & Late Bloomers, Zurich, Switzerland

Rafael Alario | Botanicum Bar, Appenzeller Huus, Gonten, Switzerland

13:00

The Art of Sgroppinos

Phil & Simon | Eisladen

14:00 | sponsored by Swiss Mountain

Importance of no and low abv selection in bars

Jelena Bulatovskaja | Sexy Fish, London, Great Britain

15:00

From Rotovap to Notovap - The story of the trendsetter or the ego-booster?

Thomas Lang | Home Cocktails, Berlin, Germany

16:00 | sponsored by Suntory Toki

Bartender 2026: Between passion, skills shortage & fluctuation

Ivan Urech | Atelier Classic Bar, Thun, Switzerland

17:00

Controlled Chaos - Mastering fermentation behind the bar

Konstantin Karvounis & David Barbist | Dunlin Bar, Innsbruck, Aust

tuesday, 14th April 11:00-18:00

12:00

Bar panel discussion - 2016–2026: How Bar Management Has Evolved

See participating bartenders below

Moderation: Nils Wrage | Senior Editor Mixology Magazine

Sigrid Schot | Hammond Bar, Vienna, Austria

Wolfgang Bogner | Tales Bar, Zurich, Switzerland

Jelena Bulatovskaja | Sexy Fish, London, Great Britain

Markus Blattner | Old Crow, Zurich, Switzerland

Mirco Giumelli | St. Moritz, Switzerland

Peter Roth | Kronenhalle Bar (retired), Zurich, Switzerland

Thomas Huhn | Les Trois Rois, Basel, Switzerland

Romain Plagnat | Little Barrel, Geneva, Switzerland

13:00 | sponsored by Diageo

The fundamentals of carbonation

Carlos Santiago | The Royal Cocktail Club, Porto, Portugal

14:00

The Secret Sauce? Its the numbers

Boris Gröner | One Trick Pony & Café Danz, Freiburg, Germany

15:00

The sound behind the bar

Jules & Timo | Nick & Nora Bar, Hamburg Germany

16:00

Lost & Found Drinkery - What you're not told

Dinos Constantinides | Lost & Found Drinkery, Nikossia, Cyprus

17:00

How to build a brand with 8k

Piotr & Kacper | Vegg White, Zurich, Switzerland

Join the zurich bar show 2026

See contact details below

Event and guest shift schedule

16:00-19:00 sunday, 12th April

Sgroppinos 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, you need a valid zurich bar show ticket to enter this event - complimentary welcome drinks and snacks