🍽️ At The Sun Places we believe that innovation and quality go hand in hand. That is why we present Auténtica Premium Food 2026, the essential event for professionals in the food and hospitality industry.
If you want to discover the latest trends in gourmet products, network with industry leaders and experience a unique event, we look forward to seeing you in Seville. And to make your stay perfect, nothing beats staying with us in our Luxury Apartments in Seville.
Auténtica Premium Food 2026 is much more than a trade fair. It is a business platform for the retail, Horeca and large distribution sectors in Spain, conceived as a creative space where gastronomy and the food industry mix with other sectors such as science, technology, health or philosophy, to help develop a new social consciousness through food.
The fair, which was born in 2023, has experienced spectacular growth in its first editions, establishing itself as one of the most important events in the professional calendar. To learn more about the city's restaurant offering, we invite you to read our guide on the Restaurants of Seville.
🗓️ Dates and venue of Auténtica Premium Food 2026
Auténtica Premium Food 2026 will be held over two intensive days, on 14 and 15 September 2026, at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Sevilla, better known as FIBES.
The opening hours for professional visitors will be uninterrupted from 10:00 to 19:00. For exhibitors, the assembly and disassembly schedule will be published soon on the event's official website.
The venue address is Avda. Alcalde Luis Uruñuela, 1, 41020, Seville. Entry is paid and access is restricted to industry professionals. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance through the official website, as capacity is limited.
📍FIBES: The Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Sevilla, epicentre of major events
To understand the magnitude of Auténtica Premium Food 2026, you first need to know the space that hosts it. FIBES is the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Sevilla, a reference trade fair venue for the development of major economic, cultural, social and professional events in Andalusia.
Inaugurated in 1991, FIBES has an area of more than 100,000 square metres distributed across six pavilions, a congress area with 15 modular rooms and a maximum capacity of more than 20,000 people.
Its modern and functional design, together with its privileged location next to the SE-30 and just a few kilometres from the airport and the Santa Justa train station, make it the perfect setting to host fairs of the magnitude of Auténtica.
🍇 What is Auténtica Premium Food 2026? History of the event
Auténtica Premium Food 2026 is the fourth edition of a fair that was born with the vocation of becoming a forum for social reflection, an experimentation laboratory to promote a new dialogue about food. The first edition was held in 2023 organised by Nebext (HIP) and, since then, it has not stopped growing.
In 2024, the event already had 6 parallel stages, 120 conferences and more than 300 speakers. The fair has established itself as a unique meeting point for producers, distributors, chefs and managers who are committed to a business model based on quality, origin and sustainability.
The motto of Auténtica Premium Food 2026 is clear: to promote a new social awareness through food, promoting dialogue around the Mediterranean diet and its benefits.
🗓️ Programme of Auténtica Premium Food 2026: Exhibition and congress areas
Auténtica Premium Food 2026 is structured around two main areas: the exhibition area and the congress.
In the exhibition area, more than 350 exhibiting companies will showcase their latest innovations in premium food and beverages in sectors such as oil, preserves, vegetables, pasta, rice, spices, pulses, dairy, fish and seafood, meat, beverages, bakery, snacks, sweet world and designations of origin.
The congress, called Auténtica Congress, will feature more than 250 industry leaders and will take place on six parallel stages.
📅 Programme of the Auténtica Premium Food 2026 Congress: Forums and stages
- Culinary Fest by Gusto del Sur: A stage where nationally and internationally renowned chefs will share their techniques and creativity in live cooking demonstrations.
- Large Distribution and Retail Forum: Focused on debating sustainability and new consumption models. Managers from leading companies such as Mercadona, Eroski, Alcampo, Grupo Uvesco, Covirán and Grupo MAS will participate.
- Purchasing Directors Summit: A meeting space aimed at those responsible for procurement in the food channel.
- Gastromarketing Forum: Dedicated to the latest trends in communication, marketing and commercial strategy applied to the gastronomic sector.
- Horeca Forum: Focused on the future of the Horeca channel and innovation in hospitality.
- Aula Degusta: A space for live tasting experiences of gourmet products, where attendees can learn first-hand about the organoleptic qualities of food.
- Sin Filtro Forum: A space for critical reflection on the transformative role of haute cuisine, promoted together with Montagud Editores.
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🍽️ Where to eat near FIBES during Auténtica Premium Food 2026?
Taking advantage of your visit to Auténtica Premium Food 2026 to discover the gastronomic offering around FIBES is an excellent plan. Inside the venue, attendees have several food and beverage outlets at their disposal, offering everything from quick menus to more elaborate options.
In the surrounding area, the José Laguillo area and Avenida de Emilio Lemos have a wide variety of establishments. If you prefer to travel to the centre, Seville has an unbeatable offering.
The city has restaurants awarded with Michelin Stars such as Ochando, Abantal and Cañabota, with Repsol Suns, such as Kinu, Sobretablas and Balbuena y Huertas or with Spring Soletes, Casa Vizcaino or Marabunda.
For those looking for a more authentic experience, the city has Centenary Taverns such as El Rinconcillo and emblematic wineries such as Casa Morales and Bodeguita Romero, which are institutions in Sevillian tapas culture.
🏙️ Other plans in Seville during Auténtica Premium Food 2026
September is a perfect month to enjoy Seville. Temperatures begin to be milder and the city is full of activities.
In addition to attending Auténtica Premium Food 2026, you can take advantage of your stay to visit the Royal Alcázar and the Cathedral of Seville, declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or stroll through Santa Cruz Neighbourhood and Plaza de España.
The Archive of the Indies and the Torre del Oro are other must-see visits. At night, enjoy a Flamenco Show at one of the tablaos in the centre or dine on the terraces of Calle Betis, in the Triana neighbourhood, with views of the illuminated Guadalquivir River.
🎭 What does Auténtica Premium Food 2026 represent for the local economy and gastronomy?
Auténtica Premium Food 2026 is the best example of Seville's business and gastronomic dynamism.
For the city, this event represents an important international showcase and an economic engine, attracting thousands of professional visitors and generating a positive impact on local hospitality and commerce.
For The Sun Places, this commitment to innovation and quality fits perfectly with our philosophy of offering accommodation experiences that connect with the most authentic and vibrant aspects of the city.
That is why our Luxury Apartments in Seville are the perfect complement to your professional getaway.
✨ Perfect plan with The Sun Places to enjoy Auténtica Premium Food 2026
Monday 14 September:
- Morning and afternoon: full day at FIBES to tour the exhibition area and attend the congress lectures.
- Night: dinner at a restaurant in the centre, tasting the city's most current cuisine at establishments such as Restaurante Canábota or Abantal.
Tuesday 15 September:
- Morning: second day at Auténtica Premium Food 2026. Take the opportunity to attend the tastings at Aula Degusta and the presentations at the Large Distribution Forum.
- Lunch: try the catering offering inside the venue or venture out to the Nervión area.
- Afternoon: networking with other professionals before the fair closes.
- Night: celebratory dinner on a terrace in Triana Neighbourhood, with river views and tapas at emblematic bars such as Las Golondrinas or Casa Cuesta.
Wednesday 16 September:
- Breakfast at La Campana bakery
- Morning: sightseeing tour of the Royal Alcázar and the Cathedral of Seville, or a stroll through the Santa Cruz neighbourhood
Ready to discover the latest trends in premium food and experience Seville like never before?
📞 Contact The Sun Places and let us organise your perfect getaway to enjoy Auténtica Premium Food 2026 and all the gastronomic and cultural potential of the Sevillian capital.
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