Coffee festivals, trade shows and barista championships from November 2026 to the end of 2027, in the UK, Ireland and around the world. Every date on this page was checked on the organiser’s own website on 3 November 2026.
In short
- 20 events with confirmed dates, 8 of them in the UK and Ireland.
- Next up: Manchester Coffee Festival, 20 to 22 November 2026.
- The big UK date of 2027: The London Coffee Festival, 13 to 16 May.
- 7 more festivals are expected in 2027 but have not announced dates yet.
UK and Ireland events
20 to 22 November 2026
Manchester Coffee Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Public weekend, trade Friday
1 December 2026
UK Barista Championship, Qualifier 2
Tanifiki, Edinburgh
Competition, spectators
4 December 2026
UK Barista Championship, Qualifier 3
Dalla Corte Hub, London
Competition, spectators
7 December 2026
UK Barista Championship, Qualifier 4
Boss and Brew Academy, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Competition, spectators
5 to 7 April 2027
Speciality and Fine Food Fair
Capital Hall, Excel London
Trade: fine food and drink
23 to 25 April 2027
Dublin Coffee Festival
RDS, Dublin, Ireland
Public festival
13 to 16 May 2027
The London Coffee Festival, with Coffee Masters
The Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London
Industry days 13 and 14 May, public weekend 15 and 16 May
28 to 29 September 2027
Cafe Business Expo
Olympia London
Trade: cafe owners and operators
International coffee events
23 to 27 January 2027
SIGEP World
Rimini Expo Centre, Italy
Trade: coffee, bakery, gelato
26 to 28 January 2027
World of Coffee Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
Trade show
10 to 13 February 2027
Africa Coffee Fest
Africa Coffee Park, Ntungamo, Uganda
Origin and industry
4 to 6 March 2027
Melbourne International Coffee Expo
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia
Trade show
7 to 9 March 2027
Coffee Fest New York
Javits Center, New York, USA
Trade show
9 to 11 April 2027
World of Coffee New Orleans, with the World Coffee Roasting Championship
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, USA
Trade show and championship
28 April to 1 May 2027
World of Coffee Tokyo, with the World Barista Championship
Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
Trade show and championship
11 to 12 June 2027
Coffee Fest Chicago
Navy Pier, Chicago, USA
Trade show
17 to 19 June 2027
World of Coffee Lisbon, with World Coffee Championships
Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre (FIL), Portugal
Trade show and championships
20 to 21 August 2027
Coffee Fest Pasadena
Pasadena Convention Center, USA
Trade show
30 September to 2 October 2027
World of Coffee Bogota, with the World Brewers Cup and World Cup Tasters
Bogota, Colombia
Trade show and championships
12 to 13 November 2027
Coffee Fest Seattle
Seattle Convention Center, USA
Trade show
The full calendar, month by month
| Dates | Event | Where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 to 22 November 2026 | Manchester Coffee Festival | Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester | 1 |
| 1 December 2026 | UK Barista Championship, Qualifier 2 | Tanifiki, Edinburgh | 2 |
| 4 December 2026 | UK Barista Championship, Qualifier 3 | Dalla Corte Hub, London | 2 |
| 7 December 2026 | UK Barista Championship, Qualifier 4 | Boss and Brew Academy, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff | 2 |
| 23 to 27 January 2027 | SIGEP World | Rimini Expo Centre, Italy | 3 |
| 26 to 28 January 2027 | World of Coffee Dubai | Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE | 4 |
| 10 to 13 February 2027 | Africa Coffee Fest | Africa Coffee Park, Ntungamo, Uganda | 5 |
| 4 to 6 March 2027 | Melbourne International Coffee Expo | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia | 6 |
| 7 to 9 March 2027 | Coffee Fest New York | Javits Center, New York, USA | 7 |
| 5 to 7 April 2027 | Speciality and Fine Food Fair | Capital Hall, Excel London | 8 |
| 9 to 11 April 2027 | World of Coffee New Orleans, with the World Coffee Roasting Championship | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, USA | 4 |
| 23 to 25 April 2027 | Dublin Coffee Festival | RDS, Dublin, Ireland | 9 |
| 28 April to 1 May 2027 | World of Coffee Tokyo, with the World Barista Championship | Tokyo Big Sight, Japan | 4 |
| 13 to 16 May 2027 | The London Coffee Festival, with Coffee Masters | The Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London | 10 |
| 11 to 12 June 2027 | Coffee Fest Chicago | Navy Pier, Chicago, USA | 7 |
| 17 to 19 June 2027 | World of Coffee Lisbon, with World Coffee Championships | Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre (FIL), Portugal | 4 |
| 20 to 21 August 2027 | Coffee Fest Pasadena | Pasadena Convention Center, USA | 7 |
| 28 to 29 September 2027 | Cafe Business Expo | Olympia London | 11 |
| 30 September to 2 October 2027 | World of Coffee Bogota, with the World Brewers Cup and World Cup Tasters | Bogota, Colombia | 4 |
| 12 to 13 November 2027 | Coffee Fest Seattle | Seattle Convention Center, USA | 7 |
Dates still to be announced
These events are expected in 2027 but had not published dates when we checked. We will add them as soon as the organisers do.
- Glasgow Coffee Festival, The Briggait, Glasgow: Recent editions have been in April.
- Belfast Coffee Festival, Belfast: 2027 dates not yet announced.
- Manchester Coffee Festival 2027, Manchester: Usually November.
- Caffe Culture Show, Business Design Centre, London: The 2026 show ran in late September.
- UK Barista Championship semi finals and final, Venue to be confirmed: Semi finals planned for January 2027; the winner goes to the World Barista Championship in Tokyo.
- Amsterdam Coffee Festival, Amsterdam: 2027 dates not yet announced.
- HostMilano, Fiera Milano, Rho, Milan: Runs every two years in October; check the official site for 2027 dates.
Getting the most from a coffee event
- Pick the right day. Many festivals keep their first days for the trade and open to the public at the weekend.
- Book early. Barista competition places and popular sessions fill quickly.
- Choosing an office machine? Trade shows are a great way to see several machines working side by side. Take your busiest morning numbers with you, and read our office coffee machine buying checklist first.
- Check before you travel. Organisers sometimes change dates or venues, so confirm on the official website.
Where to go next
Explore coffee culture and travel, or tell us about an event we should add.
Sources
- Manchester Coffee Festival, Frequently asked questions. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.manchestercoffeefest.com/faq - Specialty Coffee Association UK Chapter, UK Barista Championship and 2027 qualifier listings. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://scauk.coffee/pages/ukbc - SIGEP World, Official website. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.sigep.it/en - Specialty Coffee Association, Upcoming events: World of Coffee and World Coffee Championships. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://sca.coffee/ - Africa Coffee Fest, Official website. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.africacoffeefestival.com/ - Melbourne International Coffee Expo, Attend. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://internationalcoffeeexpo.com/attend/ - Coffee Fest, Official show calendar. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.coffeefest.com/ - Speciality and Fine Food Fair, Where and when. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk/where-when - Dublin Coffee Festival, Official website. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.dublincoffeefest.com/ - The London Coffee Festival, Official website. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.londoncoffeefestival.com/ - Cafe Business Expo, Official website. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.cafebusinessshow.co.uk/ - Glasgow Coffee Festival, Official website. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.glasgowcoffeefestival.com/ - Belfast Coffee Festival, Official website. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.belfastcoffeefestival.com/ - Caffe Culture Show, Useful show information. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.caffecultureshow.com/useful-show-information - Amsterdam Coffee Festival, Official website. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://www.amsterdamcoffeefestival.com/ - HostMilano, Official website. Dates read on 3 November 2026.
https://host.fieramilano.it/en
Last checked: 3 November 2026