Gastronomic Forum Barcelona to host 450 companies

Gastronomic Forum Barcelona said on May 13 that its 2026 edition will move to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue and run from November 2 to November 4. The trade event said the new site will let it expand exhibition space and capacity as it targets more than 450 participating companies from the hospitality, gastronomy and foodservice sectors. The fair is scheduled for Hall 1 at Gran Via, replacing its previous base at Fira de Barcelona’s Montjuïc venue. The organizer’s website says the 2025 edition drew 350 exhibitors and 17,800 professional visitors, alongside more than 100 showcookings and talks. ### Why is the 2026 edition moving to Gran Via? Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue is the main logistical change for the 2026 edition. Gastronomic Forum Barcelona said the move is intended to provide more space, improve the exhibitor and visitor experience and give the event greater room to grow. Hall 1 at Gran Via is described by the organizer as a modern site with larger facilities for exhibitors and attendees. In its May 13 press release, the event said the relocation would allow the show to grow by up to 12% compared with 2025. ### How big is the event expected to be? More than 450 companies are expected to take part in the 2026 edition, according to Gastronomic Forum Barcelona. That would put the event above the 400-company mark highlighted by organizers for the 2025 show and above the 350 exhibitors listed in the event’s 2025 participation figures on its website. The 2025 figures published by the organizer also included 17,800 professional visitors, more than 130 speakers and 50 chefs holding a combined 52 Michelin stars. Those numbers give the latest official benchmark for the scale of the event before the 2026 expansion. ### What sectors does the forum cover? The event markets itself as a professional meeting point for gastronomy, hospitality and foodservice. Its visitor information lists product categories ranging from beverages, meat, seafood, dairy and bakery to oils, sauces, frozen foods and organic products. Technology and equipment are also part of the offer. The official site lists kitchen machinery, refrigeration, industrial cleaning systems, kitchenware, textiles, point-of-sale software, online distribution tools and consulting services among the categories represented. ### What will be the theme in 2026? The 2026 edition will revolve around “tradition as a creative engine,” according to the organizer’s May 13 press release. Organizers said the program will use that theme to link culinary heritage with current professional practice across gastronomy and foodservice. The event has recently used annual thematic programming. In 2025, Gastronomic Forum Barcelona said its activities would focus on “The New Catalan Cuisine” as part of programming tied to Catalonia’s designation as World Region of Gastronomy 2025. ### Who organizes the event and what happens there? Gastronomic Forum Barcelona is presented on its website as a must-attend professional event for gastronomy, hospitality and foodservice. The fair combines exhibition stands with a live program of showcookings, talks, debates and recognition events for industry professionals. The 2025 edition’s published figures point to that mix. Organizers said last year’s show included more than 100 showcookings and talks, with chefs and speakers appearing across the three-day program. ### What comes next before November 2026? November 2-4, 2026 are the dates now set for the next edition at Gran Via in Barcelona. The official event website is already promoting exhibitor participation and carries the participation application for companies seeking space at the show. Hall 1 at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue is listed as the location for the 2026 edition. The organizer’s site says the next edition will run for three days in Barcelona with exhibitor recruitment underway.