Sirha Lyon 2027 – France

What to expect in 2027

Sirha Lyon 2027 will bring together the international food service and hospitality community at Eurexpo Lyon, creating a large professional environment focused on gastronomy, restaurant concepts, food products, equipment, hospitality solutions, innovation and culinary expertise. The organiser positions Sirha Lyon as a global meeting point for chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, buyers, distributors, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and other decision-makers looking for products, technologies, trends and business opportunities. The event is designed not simply as an exhibition of food products but as a complete professional ecosystem covering everything from production and sourcing to the customer experience.

The exhibition will combine large-scale product displays with culinary demonstrations, expert presentations, international competitions, innovation showcases and professional networking. Visitors can move through specialist areas dedicated to bakery and pastry, gourmet products, coffee and bars, food products, meat, wines and spirits, kitchen equipment, tableware, digital solutions, restaurant design, sustainable packaging and other areas of food service.

One of the defining features of the event will be its international character. The organiser reports a previous-edition community of more than 257,000 professionals, more than 2,300 exhibitors, 4,700 brands and more than 800 innovations and new products. International exhibitors and pavilions provide access to products, techniques and culinary traditions from different markets, giving buyers and hospitality professionals a broad sourcing environment.

The event will also feature major culinary competitions, including the Bocuse d’Or and the Pastry World Cup, alongside other professional competitions and demonstrations. These competitions create a live culinary environment where visitors can observe high-level technical skills, presentation, creativity, organisation and professional kitchen practices.

Event dates

Sirha Lyon 2027 will take place from 21–25 January 2027 at Eurexpo Lyon, France.

The exhibition will be open to professional visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. The official visitor information confirms that access is strictly reserved for professionals working in food, restaurant and hospitality industries.

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Venue & festival site

Sirha Lyon will be hosted at Eurexpo Lyon, Boulevard de l’Europe, 69680 Chassieu, France. The exhibition centre is located approximately 20 minutes from central Lyon and close to Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport, with convenient access to the A43 and A46 motorways.

Eurexpo provides the scale required for a major international food service exhibition, with numerous halls and extensive parking facilities. Its large exhibition areas allow Sirha Lyon to accommodate food products, professional kitchen equipment, packaging, tableware, hospitality technologies and specialist suppliers alongside competition stages and experiential areas.

The venue is organised around professional visitor journeys, allowing attendees to navigate according to their sector or business needs. The official exhibition plan identifies dedicated areas for food products, gourmet, bakery and pastry, kitchen equipment, tableware, digital solutions, restaurant design, international pavilions, wines and spirits and other food service categories.

Full food & drink programme

The Sirha Lyon programme combines food discovery with professional education, culinary demonstrations, expert presentations and competitions. The detailed programme for the 2027 edition is still being released by the organiser, but the official website confirms that the event will feature conferences, culinary demonstrations, expert interventions and international competitions.

Culinary competitions: Major competitions provide live demonstrations of advanced culinary techniques and professional kitchen organisation.

Expert talks: Industry specialists address trends, challenges, innovation and changes affecting restaurants, hotels and food service businesses.

Food discovery: Exhibitors showcase ingredients, finished food products, beverages and specialist products designed for professional buyers.

Hospitality concepts: Restaurant design, tableware, digital solutions and customer-experience technologies extend the programme beyond food itself.

International cuisine: International pavilions provide opportunities to discover products and culinary traditions from different countries and regions.

The organiser has stated that the full programme will be published progressively, so visitors should consult the official programme before planning specific demonstrations or presentations.

Featured foods & specialties

Sirha Lyon covers a broad spectrum of professional food categories. The exhibition’s food-product universe includes gourmet products, ingredients, meat, bakery and pastry products, beverages and specialist foods intended for restaurants, hotels, catering businesses and other food service operators.

Bakery and pastry: Flour-based products, ingredients, equipment, decorating solutions, pastry concepts and professional bakery innovations.

Gourmet products: Premium ingredients, speciality foods and products aimed at restaurants, hotels, catering companies and specialist retailers.

Meat: Professional meat products, ingredients, processing solutions and technologies connected with the meat sector.

Food products: A broad selection of ingredients, prepared products, specialist foods and commercial solutions for professional kitchens.

Coffee and bar: Coffee products, beverage concepts, bar equipment and solutions for professional beverage service.

Wines and spirits: A dedicated professional universe connecting beverage suppliers with hospitality and gastronomy professionals.

The exhibition also incorporates international and regional pavilions, creating opportunities to discover products associated with particular culinary cultures and food-producing regions.

Restaurants, vendors & producers

Sirha Lyon is primarily a professional food service exhibition rather than a conventional public food festival. Its exhibitors include food producers, ingredient suppliers, restaurant suppliers, equipment manufacturers, distributors, technology businesses and hospitality specialists.

The exhibitor directory contains companies across numerous product and service categories. Examples include Valrhona, AB InBev France, Agrana Fruit Belgium, Acetaia Giusti, A. Raynaud et Compagnie, AB Mauri France, Accro, A Pasta, Adande, Agostoni and many other specialist businesses. The official exhibitor database provides company profiles, sectors and stand information for registered exhibitors.

Food producers: Companies present finished food products and ingredients to professional buyers.

Specialist suppliers: Businesses provide products for restaurants, bakeries, hotels, catering companies and other hospitality operations.

International producers: International pavilions create opportunities to source products from different culinary markets.

Equipment companies: Manufacturers present professional kitchen equipment and operational technologies.

Hospitality suppliers: Businesses working in tableware, restaurant design, packaging, digital services and customer experience also form part of the exhibitor community.

Wine, beer & beverage selection

The beverage programme has become an important part of Sirha Lyon’s food service offering. Wines and spirits have a dedicated exhibition sector, while the organiser has highlighted the role of beverage pairing within gastronomy and hospitality.

A dedicated wine and spirits area provides a professional meeting point for beverage producers, distributors, restaurateurs, sommeliers, buyers and other hospitality specialists. The format allows businesses to compare products while also examining how beverages can fit into restaurant concepts and broader food service strategies.

Wine: Professional wine producers, distributors and related suppliers.

Spirits: Premium and specialist spirits for hospitality and beverage programmes.

Beer: Brewing companies and beverage suppliers serving professional food service operators.

Coffee: Coffee products, equipment and related services for cafés, hotels and restaurants.

Non-alcoholic beverages: Beverage solutions suitable for changing customer preferences and modern hospitality menus.

The Bar of Innovations provides an additional focus on new beverage concepts and trends, linking drinks with food pairing and contemporary hospitality.

Tastings, cooking demos & workshops

Live culinary activity is central to the Sirha Lyon experience. Visitors can see chefs and professionals demonstrate techniques, products and concepts rather than relying exclusively on static exhibition displays.

Cooking demonstrations: Professional chefs can demonstrate preparation methods, presentation techniques and culinary approaches.

Competition stages: International competitions provide opportunities to observe chefs working under demanding technical conditions.

Product demonstrations: Exhibitors can demonstrate ingredients, equipment and food service products in practical situations.

Expert presentations: Industry specialists discuss food service trends, innovation and business developments.

Experiential formats: Sirha also includes special formats such as culinary dinners, professional tastings and smaller invitation-based experiences.

The organiser’s programme will determine the final schedule of demonstrations and workshops, so visitors interested in particular chefs or subjects should check the official programme and Sirha Connect application.

Ticket types & entry options

Sirha Lyon is a professional trade exhibition, and entry is restricted to people working in the food, restaurant and hospitality sectors. Registration is available through the official ticketing platform, and professional visitors can request a badge online.

Professional visitor badge: The current ticketing system requires professional registration. A previous-edition reference indicates a two-day visitor badge at approximately $125, based on the published previous price and an exchange rate of approximately $1.14 per euro.

Invitation badge: Visitors with an exhibitor invitation code can convert the invitation into a free visitor badge, making the reference cost $0. The current official ticketing FAQ confirms that invitation codes generate free badges.

On-site purchase: The organiser states that badges and complementary products can also be purchased at the venue, although advance registration is recommended to reduce waiting time.

Children under 15 can receive a free one-day child pass when accompanied by their legal representative, although the organiser notes that the event is a professional exhibition and children’s attendance is discouraged.

VIP & premium experiences

Sirha Lyon provides premium experiences in addition to standard professional exhibition access. The official ticketing platform includes business hospitality, private spaces, VIP access, exclusive culinary experiences and personalised services for companies, clients and partners.

VIP access: Premium options can provide enhanced hospitality and access arrangements for professional guests.

Private spaces: Companies can use dedicated areas for meetings, presentations and hospitality.

Culinary experiences: Special dining and tasting experiences can provide more intimate contact with chefs, products and culinary concepts.

Business hospitality: Premium packages are designed for companies hosting clients, partners or employees.

The organiser has not published a single universal 2027 price for all premium packages. Previous premium pricing is therefore not presented as a confirmed figure, because these experiences can vary according to the package, event and hospitality requirements.

Event rules

Sirha Lyon is a professional exhibition, so visitors must comply with the organiser’s registration and access requirements. A valid badge is required to enter the exhibition, and personal information on a badge cannot be modified directly after registration; visitors must contact the support team if corrections are needed.

Professional access: Visitors must meet the professional admission requirements.

Badge requirement: A valid badge is necessary for exhibition access.

Badge transfer: Badges are personal and should not be transferred to another person.

Refund policy: The official ticketing terms state that tickets and badges are generally non-exchangeable and non-refundable except in specified circumstances.

Safety: Visitors must follow venue instructions around operating equipment, competition areas and restricted zones.

Children: Children under the stated age require the appropriate free child pass and must be accompanied by their legal representative.

How to get there

Eurexpo Lyon is located in Chassieu, east of central Lyon. The exhibition centre is connected to major road routes and is positioned close to Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport.

By car, visitors arriving from Lyon can use the A43 and the Eurexpo exit toward the west visitor entrance. Travellers arriving from Paris or Geneva can use the A46 East Ring Road and the northern visitor entrance, while visitors coming from Chambéry or Grenoble can use the southern entrance.

International visitors can fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport and continue by public transport, taxi or private hire vehicle. The venue is also connected to Lyon’s main railway stations through the metropolitan tram and bus network.

Public transport & parking

Eurexpo has extensive transport infrastructure, with tram, bus, road and cycling options available. The official access information provides routes from central Lyon, Part-Dieu station, Perrache station and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

From central Lyon: Take Metro D to Grange Blanche and continue by Tram T5 toward Eurexpo Lyon.

From Part-Dieu: Take Tram T3 to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie and connect with the event shuttle bus to Eurexpo.

From Perrache: Take Tram T2 to Grange Blanche and then Tram T5 toward Eurexpo.

From the airport: Use RhôneExpress to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie and connect with the direct event bus.

Parking: Eurexpo provides approximately 13,000 parking spaces across several car parks.

Park and ride: The Groupama Stadium park-and-ride option has a previous reference price of approximately $17.05 per vehicle, including return shuttle service for vehicle passengers.

Motorcycle and two-wheeler parking is free, while electric vehicle charging facilities are available in designated car parks.

Accommodation areas

Visitors can stay in central Lyon, near Eurexpo, around the airport or in nearby eastern suburbs. Central Lyon provides the largest choice of restaurants, hotels and evening activities, while accommodation closer to Eurexpo can reduce daily commuting.

Central Lyon: Suitable for visitors who want access to restaurants, business facilities and the city’s wider hospitality scene.

Chassieu and Eurexpo area: Convenient for visitors prioritising quick access to the exhibition centre.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry area: Practical for international visitors arriving by air and combining business travel with short transfers.

Part-Dieu area: Useful for visitors arriving by high-speed train and wanting convenient connections to central Lyon and the exhibition site.

Sirha Lyon has an official accommodation partnership with Booking.com, providing a selection of hotels and preferential conditions for visitors and exhibitors. Group accommodation support is also available for larger bookings.

Food & drink highlights

Sirha Lyon’s food and beverage offering covers both established culinary traditions and emerging food service concepts. The exhibition brings together gourmet products, bakery and pastry, meat, coffee and bar concepts, food products, wines and spirits, international cuisines and professional kitchen solutions.

The international pavilion programme provides an opportunity to discover products and culinary traditions from different countries, while regional pavilions highlight producers and businesses from different parts of France.

The bakery and pastry universe is particularly significant because it combines products, ingredients, equipment and professional techniques. Coffee and bar areas address the growing importance of beverage-led hospitality concepts, while the wine and spirits sector connects beverage suppliers with restaurant and gastronomy professionals.

Sustainable tableware and packaging also have a dedicated space, reflecting the increasing importance of responsible service formats and packaging solutions within restaurants, catering businesses and takeaway operations.

Accessibility

Eurexpo provides extensive visitor infrastructure and multiple transport options. Accessible parking is available, including reserved spaces in the P3 car park and a dedicated accessible parking area near the main entrance.

The venue can be reached by tram and bus, while taxis and private-hire services provide additional options for visitors who require door-to-door transportation.

Accessible parking: Reserved spaces are available close to the exhibition entrances.

Public transport: Tram and bus connections provide alternatives to private vehicles.

Taxi access: A taxi rank operates near the main entrance.

Venue navigation: The interactive exhibition map in Sirha Connect can help visitors plan routes through the halls.

International visitors can also benefit from multilingual reception and support services, while the Sirha Connect application is available in multiple languages.

Best days to attend

The best day to attend depends on the visitor’s main objective because Sirha Lyon combines exhibition sourcing, culinary competitions, professional meetings and specialist programming.

For business meetings: A quieter professional-focused day can be useful for scheduling supplier appointments, comparing products and holding longer conversations with exhibitors.

For culinary competitions: Visitors interested in live culinary performance should select the days associated with the competitions they want to see and confirm the programme in advance.

For product discovery: Visitors looking to explore exhibitors and innovations should allow substantial time to walk through the exhibition sectors and use the interactive floor plan.

For international sourcing: International and regional pavilions make the exhibition particularly useful for buyers searching for products from specific markets.

For a complete visit: Professionals with broader objectives may benefit from attending more than one day so they can combine business appointments with demonstrations, competitions and expert sessions.

The official Sirha Connect application can help visitors follow competitions, search exhibitors, organise meetings and navigate the exhibition floor.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition was one of the largest in Sirha Lyon’s history, with more than 257,000 professionals, around 2,300 exhibitors, 4,700 brands and more than 800 innovations and new products. The organiser presented these figures as evidence of the show’s international reach and importance to the food service and hospitality sector.

Innovation was a major feature of the exhibition, with new products and technologies presented across food, equipment, digital solutions, packaging, hospitality and restaurant operations. The Sirha Innovation Awards provided another platform for businesses to introduce new solutions to chefs, buyers, distributors and decision-makers.

The previous edition also expanded its focus on wines and spirits through a dedicated sector and Bar of Innovations. This created a stronger connection between beverage producers, restaurant professionals and food-and-drink pairing concepts.

The competition programme remained a major attraction, with the Bocuse d’Or and Pastry World Cup providing live demonstrations of international culinary excellence. The exhibition also included other competitions, start-up showcases and specialist professional activities.

Another important development was the expansion of international participation. The organiser reports international exhibitors, international pavilions and visitors from around the world, reinforcing Sirha Lyon’s role as a sourcing and networking platform rather than simply a regional hospitality exhibition.

Official tickets

The official Sirha Lyon ticketing platform is open for professional registration. Visitors can request their badge online, use an exhibitor invitation code where available and access additional experiences through the ticketing system.

Sirha Connect is also an important part of preparing a visit. The official application allows professionals to search exhibitors by sector, product or country, follow competition information, organise meetings and navigate the exhibition through an interactive map.

Visitors should register in advance because the organiser recommends advance booking to reduce waiting time at the entrance. Those requiring visa documentation can also request an invitation letter when completing their badge application.

For official registration and the latest visitor information, use the Sirha Lyon ticketing platform (https://pass.sirha-lyon.com/index.php) and the official Sirha Lyon website (https://www.sirha-lyon.com/fr).