FAQs

GASTRO CIRCUS is a new B2B event for the hospitality industry. It brings together innovation, trends, knowledge exchange and networking in a deliberately different and immersive environment.

GASTRO CIRCUS will take place on 26–27 April 2027 at the WIENER WERKSHALLEN.
2.Haidequerstraße 1–3, 1110 Wien

GASTRO CIRCUS is aimed at a professional B2B audience from the hotel, restaurant and hospitality sectors, as well as related industries. The focus is on owners, operators, entrepreneurs, executives, young hospitality entrepreneurs and business customers with a strong Food & Beverage focus.

No. GASTRO CIRCUS is a curated platform featuring exhibition areas, experience zones, masterclasses, networking formats and interactive experiences.

Exhibition sectors include:

• Commercial Kitchen Equipment & Smart Cooking
• Food & Beverage
• Low & No Alcohol Trends
• Hotel Furnishing & Interior Design
• Architecture, Renovation & Refurbishment
• Mobility Solutions
• Sustainable Solutions for Hospitality
• AI, Digitalisation & Robotics
• NEWFOODX STARTUP-ARENA

Experience Areas, masterclasses, tastings, networking formats, the NEWFOODX STARTUP-ARENA, HEROES OF TOMORROW and a variety of additional interactive programme elements.

Among others:

• GASTRO CIRCLE
• BARSTAGE
• MASTERCLASS-ARENA
• NEWFOODX STARTUP-ARENA
• HEROES OF TOMORROW

Key themes include:

• Innovation & Trends
• Food & Beverage
• Sustainability
• Digitalisation & AI
• Hospitality Concepts
• Entrepreneurship
• Health & Longevity
• Bar Culture
• Craftsmanship & Culinary Excellence

Yes. The programme includes masterclasses, tastings, workshops, panel discussions and other interactive formats.

GASTRO CIRCUS focuses on quality interactions and a carefully selected participant structure. Further details will be announced soon.

Ticket information will be published well in advance of the event.

Further information will follow.

Interested companies can contact the event team directly or submit a non-binding enquiry.

Hannes Igler
T: +43 662 2404 25
igler(at)mzs.at

Interested companies can contact the event team directly for information on exhibition opportunities.

Hannes Igler
T: +43 662 2404 25
igler(at)mzs.at

Yes. With the NEWFOODX STARTUP-ARENA, GASTRO CIRCUS offers a dedicated platform for young businesses and innovative concepts.
https://www.gastrocircus.at/highlights/areas-stages/startup-arena/

Interested start-ups can register their interest directly with the event team.
https://www.gastrocircus.at/aussteller/teil-der-show-werden/startups/

Further information will follow.

Interested companies and organisations can contact the GASTRO CIRCUS team directly.

Hannes Igler
T: +43 662 2404 25
igler(at)mzs.at

Michael Reich
T: +43 662 2404 73
reich(at)mzs.at

Information about nominations can be found at: https://heroesoftomorrow.eu/

The venue is easily accessible by both public transport and car.

How to get there

For visitors:
Yes, although parking spaces directly at the venue are very limited and cannot be guaranteed. We strongly recommend travelling by public transport.

A shuttle service to nearby underground car parks will also be available. Further details will be announced soon.

For exhibitors:
Yes. Each exhibitor receives a dedicated parking allocation. For further information, please contact the exhibition team directly.

T: +43 662 2404 95
exs(at)mzs.at

How to get there

Accommodation options can be found here:

https://www.gastrocircus.at/aussteller/uebernachtungsmoeglicheiten/

Yes. All areas of GASTRO CIRCUS are located on a single level and are fully accessible.

Once our ticket shop is live, press tickets can be requested through the system.

Alexandra Schröckenfuchs
T: 0662 2404 86
schroeckenfuchs(at)mzs.at

In the “Press & Media” section of the website:
https://www.gastrocircus.at/presse-medien