London Coffee Festival 2025
Has iced Arabica met its matcha? We find the latest coffee (and tea) trends at the annual java-lovers' convention
www.theamerican.co.ukLondon Coffee Festival 2026 took place 14–17 May 2026 at The Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, London. It featured industry days for professionals on 14–15 May and public days on 16–17 May, with exhibitors, live demos, and the Coffee Masters final on 17 May.
Key details you might find useful:
- Dates and venue: 14–17 May 2026, The Truman Brewery, E1 6QR (entrance at F Block G1; alternative entrance at 15 Hanbury Street).[1][3]
- Public program highlights: Roasters Village, Latte Art Live, Demo Bar, Drip District, and the Coffee Masters final on Sunday afternoon, which drew significant crowds.[3][1]
- Attendance and scale: hundreds of roasters and brands (around 275 exhibitors in 2026) and tens of thousands of attendees historically; 2025 saw over 22,000 visitors, with expectations to exceed that in 2026.[1][3]
- Industry days: dedicated sessions for hospitality professionals with workshops, cupping sessions, and demonstrations.[4][3]
- Official sources: festival site and World Coffee Portal/industry press provided the latest event details and schedules for 2026.[6][4]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise itinerary or a visitor checklist (tickets, transport, must-see sessions) based on the 2026 program. Also happy to look up post-event recap quotes or a summary of standout moments from 2026 if you want.