Here’s a global calendar of public coffee events in 2026 — festivals, expos, and workshops where anyone can attend. The list focuses on in-person events across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and a select few standout gatherings in the U.S. You’ll find everything from regional harvest festivals to international trade expos that welcome the public. Each event includes key details like dates, locations, and official URLs to verify or register. Whether you’re a home brewer, café owner, or just into great coffee, this is your map to what’s happening on the ground in the coffee world next year.

Event NameDate(s)Location (City, Country)Brief DescriptionWebsite URL
SIGEP WorldJan 16–20, 2026Rimini, ItalyLeading expo for foodservice excellence, featuring a major coffee & bakery sector.sigep.it
African Fine Coffees (AFCA)Feb 4–6, 2026Addis Ababa, EthiopiaMajor origin-focused conference and exhibition in the birthplace of coffee, with strong industry networking across Africa and the IWCA summit.afca.coffee
Nordic Coffee FestFeb 28–Mar 1, 2026Gothenburg, SwedenNordic specialty coffee festival with a sustainability and light-roast focus, featuring roasters, tastings, and awards.nordiccoffeefest.com
Coffee Fest New YorkMar 8–10, 2026New York, USAPremier trade show for independent coffee shop owners and retailers in the US East.coffeefest.com
THAIFEX – HOREC AsiaMar 11–13, 2026Bangkok, ThailandMassive HoReCa trade show with a strong focus on coffee equipment and solutions.thaifex-horecasia.com
COFFeEASTMar 20–22, 2026Bucharest, RomaniaPremier East European coffee festival, going beyond a traditional trade expo, and bridging social, culture, community, and good business.coffeeast.com
Melbourne Int'l Coffee Expo (MICE)Mar 26–28, 2026Melbourne, AustraliaThe Asia-Pacific’s largest dedicated coffee event; hosts the Australian Coffee Awards.internationalcoffeeexpo.com
Lafayette Coffee FestivalMar 28, 2026Lafayette, USACommunity-focused Louisiana coffee festival celebrating regional coffee traditions, including chicory blends, with a family-friendly format.lafayettecoffeefestival.com
HOTELEX ShanghaiMar 30–Apr 2, 2026Shanghai, ChinaMajor hospitality trade expo with extensive coffee industry presence, including specialty zones and international supplier access.hotelex.cn
World of Coffee San DiegoApr 10–12, 2026San Diego, USAFormerly Specialty Coffee Expo. The massive SCA trade show; hosts the World Latte Art Championship.usa.worldofcoffee.org
Paris Café FestivalApr 11–13, 2026Paris, FranceA vibrant consumer and industry festival celebrating the Parisian specialty coffee scene.pariscafefestival.com
Coffee Expo SeoulApr 15–18, 2026Seoul, South KoreaFirst-half major trade show in Korea, focusing on raw materials and machinery at COEX.coffeeexposeoul.com
Amsterdam Coffee FestivalApr 16–18, 2026Amsterdam, NetherlandsCulture-focused festival with artisan roasters, food, and the Roast Masters competition.amsterdamcoffeefestival.com
Coffee Summit KSAApr 29–30, 2026Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaIndustry summit focused on growth, investment, and strategy in the rapidly expanding Gulf and Middle East coffee sector.coffeesummitksa.com
World of Coffee BangkokMay 7–9, 2026Bangkok, ThailandA new SCA regional trade show; hosts the World Cup Tasters Championship.asia.worldofcoffee.org
London Coffee FestivalMay 14–17, 2026London, UKOne of the world's most creative coffee festivals, held at the Truman Brewery.londoncoffeefestival.com
Coffee Fest ChicagoJun 12–13, 2026Chicago, USAThe Midwest edition of the popular B2B trade show for cafe owners.coffeefest.com
World of Coffee BrusselsJun 25–27, 2026Brussels, BelgiumThe premier European trade show; hosts World Brewers Cup, Roasting, and CIGS championships.europe.worldofcoffee.org
Sao Paulo Coffee FestivalJun 26–28, 2026Sao Paulo, BrazilA celebration of Brazil's cafe culture and production, featuring local roasters and music.saopaulocoffeefestival.com
SIGEP AsiaJul 15–17, 2026SingaporeThe Asian edition of the Italian artisan gelato, pastry, and coffee expo.sigepasia.com.sg
Coffee Fest Los AngelesAug 21–22, 2026Los Angeles, USAThe West Coast trade show for independent retailers and specialty coffee professionals.coffeefest.com
Athens Coffee FestivalSep 26–28, 2026Athens, GreeceLarge-scale festival celebrating Greece’s coffee culture with competitions, live music, and brand showcases at Technopolis.athenscoffeefestival.gr
SCAJ Conference & ExhibitionOct 14–17, 2026Tokyo, JapanAsia's largest specialty coffee event, organized by the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan.scajconference.jp
Coffee Fest Dallas-Fort WorthOct 17–18, 2026Dallas, USAThe Southern edition of the Coffee Fest trade show series.coffeefest.com
Triestespresso ExpoOct 21–23, 2026Trieste, ItalyA biennial B2B expo dedicated specifically to the espresso coffee industry supply chain.triestespresso.it
World of Coffee PanamaOct 23–25, 2026Panama City, PanamaThe first SCA trade show in Latin America; hosts the World Barista Championship.panama.worldofcoffee.org
Singapore Coffee WeekNov 5–8, 2026SingaporeMulti-day event blending traditional local coffee culture with modern specialty roasters in a centrally located city format.sgcoffeeweek.sg
Cafe Show SeoulNov 11–14, 2026Seoul, South KoreaAsia's #1 coffee event; a massive trade show covering the entire coffee ecosystem at COEX.cafeshow.com