BBQ Days Stuttgart

The BBQ Days are the leading trade and consumer fair for everyone who sees barbecuing not just as a method of cooking, but as a true passion. Every year, Messe Stuttgart in the heart of Baden-Württemberg transforms into a vibrant hub for barbecue lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, culinary connoisseurs, and professionals from the meat and grilling industry. Organized by Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH, the BBQ Days ignite the season – traditionally held in summer – bringing real heat to the grill and energy to the exhibition halls.

The focus lies on barbecuing, outdoor cooking, and premium culinary experiences. The event combines live shows, competitions, expert advice, and product innovations into an immersive experience that appeals equally to consumers and professionals from gastronomy, meat processing, retail, and event catering.

A major highlight is the extensive display of modern grilling technology and outdoor kitchens – ranging from classic smokers to ceramic and pellet grills, all the way to high-tech gas grills with infrared searing features. The offering is rounded off with accessories, premium ingredients, spices, and technical equipment – everything ambitious grillers and seasoned professionals need for the ultimate barbecue.

A signature element of the BBQ Days is the daily live grilling shows featuring renowned grill masters. Visitors enjoy exclusive insights, expert tips, and the chance to sample freshly prepared creations. High-caliber competitions add further excitement, including the BBQ Republic Invitational, where top barbecue teams face off in a live cook-off, and the Butcher Wars Germany – the contest to crown the country’s best butcher. These events highlight the professional caliber of the fair and provide emotional highlights throughout the program.

Exhibitors come from a wide range of sectors: manufacturers of grills and outdoor kitchens, suppliers of accessories, fine food producers, butcheries, specialists in meat processing tools, and innovative start-ups from the gourmet and tech industries all use the BBQ Days as a platform to showcase new products and make valuable connections. While the fair attracts barbecue fans of all kinds, its core audience also includes professionals from food retail, gastronomy, the meat industry, and the event and catering sectors.

With its unique blend of entertainment, commerce, and expertise, the BBQ Days are among the most important barbecue events in the German-speaking world.

Messe Stuttgart impresses with state-of-the-art infrastructure and a prime location – directly connected to the airport and easily accessible by motorway and public transport. Attending the BBQ Days means experiencing a first-class BBQ event while discovering the culinary diversity of the Baden-Württemberg gourmet region.

The BBQ Days will take place on 4 days from Thursday, 09. April to Sunday, 12. April 2026 in Stuttgart.