At Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, next to Stuttgart Airport.

It is a trade fair for professionals from the bakery and confectionery trades and their suppliers.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets and opening hours are published on the fair's Tickets & Öffnungszeiten page.

südback 2026

Name: südback 2026
Start: 2026-10-24T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-27T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Messe Stuttgart

About this event

südback is one of Europe's leading trade fairs for the bakery and confectionery trades, held by Messe Stuttgart. It is the meeting point for master bakers, confectioners and their suppliers to exchange ideas and see new equipment, ingredients and shop concepts, and is backed by BÄKO, the Bäckerinnungsverband Südwest and the confectioners' guild of Baden-Württemberg.

Programme

Alongside the exhibition, a practical supporting programme shapes the four days.

Bäcker-Trend-Forum and Konditoren-Trend-Forum
südback Trend Award for innovative products in technology, design and concept
Live baking demonstrations
Italian baking and pizza showcases
Apprentice confectioners' competition

Who visits

Master bakers, confectioners, café and bakery-chain operators, and suppliers and buyers from the bakery and confectionery trades.

Previous edition

The 2024 edition welcomed 34,781 visitors and 560 exhibiting companies, according to Messe Stuttgart.

visitors in 2024: 34,781
exhibitors in 2024: 560

südback 2026 was a Food & Beverages event that took place 24-27 Oct 2026 at Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany.

Event recap

südback 2026, the biennial trade fair for bakery and confectionery, took place from 24 to 27 October at Messe Stuttgart. Around 550 exhibitors presented their products across 55,000 square metres, and the organizer reported more than 35,000 trade visitors from over 90 countries, slightly up on 2024. Products for protein- and fibre-rich baked goods, coffee solutions for trend drinks and oven automation were among the most sought-after topics, with exhibitors including Backaldrin, Martin Braun, CSM, GoodMills, Ireks and Wachtel. The next edition is planned for 2028.