The London Coffee Festival is the world’s greatest coffee and hospitality event, celebrating the capital’s vibrant specialty coffee scene and creative subcultures. Attracting over 22,000 visitors in 2025, it showcases London’s reputation as one of the most exciting and advanced coffee cities in the world.

The festival features 275 artisan coffee and gourmet food brands, offering tastings, live demos from world-class baristas, interactive workshops, street food, cocktails, music, art, and more. Whether you're a coffee professional or a casual enthusiast, there’s something for everyone.

Highlights include the global barista competition Coffee Masters™, as well as immersive experiences like Latte Art Live, The Roasters Village, Brew School, The Lab, and cocktail masterclasses.

With two dedicated industry days followed by a weekend packed with flavour, creativity, and community, The London Coffee Festival is the ultimate celebration of coffee culture in the UK - and a must-visit for anyone passionate about coffee.

Don’t miss out on the action! Sign-up to the festival mailing list here.

On top of entry to The London Coffee Festival, you can expect plenty of coffee and food samples, tastings, demos and thrilling competitions!

Learn all things coffee from how to brew coffee at home to unique worldwide roasting stories in The Roasters Village. Afterwards, grab a bite from our street food vendors, and don’t forget to visit the world famous Coffee Masters Competition and Latte Art Live. You definitely won’t go home uncaffeinated!

For the full breakdown of what’s included on each ticket type, please see our shop or check your ticket.

The London Coffee Festival will be held at The Truman Brewery on Brick Lane from 14th – 17th May 2026.

The entrance can be found at F Block G1, Ely's Yard, London E1 6QR.

The festival will begin with two Industry Days (Thursday and Friday), and kick-off its public celebration on Saturday and Sunday.

Industry Days

10:00 - 17:00 Thursday 14 May 2026
(last entry is 16:00)

10:00 - 17:00 Friday 15 May 2026
(last entry is 16:00)

Public Sessions

Saturday and Sunday 16-17 May 2026

Different sessions will be available over the weekend:

SATURDAY

Morning session
9am - 1.15pm

Afternoon session
1.30 - 6pm
(last entry is 5:00pm)

SUNDAY

All day
9.30am - 3.30pm
(last entry is 2.30pm)

Yes! Your ticket to The London Coffee Festival gives you access to features including, The Lab, Latte Art Live and Coffee Masters. Our live events schedules will be published closer to the festival date.

The Truman Brewery is easily reached by tube, rail, bus or on foot. Find out more on The Truman Brewery's website here.

The entrance can be found at 15 Hanbury Street, the Old Truman Brewery, London E1 6QR.

RAIL

Liverpool Street: 10 mins walk:  Central, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City and National
Aldgate (10 mins walk):  Circle, Metropolitan
Aldgate East: 10 mins walk :  District, Hammersmith & City
Shoreditch High Street (5 mins walk)  :  Overground
Old Street: 20 mins walk  : Northern line and National Rail services

BUSES

West End: 8, 55, 242
East London: 8, 26, 48, 55, 57, 242, 388
South London:  35, 47, 48, 78, 149
The City: 26, 55, 242, 243, 388

To assist you in your planning, we are working with Priority to help get you the best hotel rates for any accommodation you may require. Details of our special accommodation rates will be available in early 2026.

The 2026 exhibitor list isn’t live yet, but you can browse our 2025 exhibitor list here.

Absolutely! If you're part of the hospitality industry, you may be eligible for a complimentary trade ticket to attend the festival on our dedicated industry days — Thursday and Friday.

To apply, please email us at [email protected] with proof of your industry credentials.

Please note: suppliers and distributors do not qualify for free accreditation to the festival industry days, they instead need to purchase tickets via our website.

Unfortunately we operate a no refund policy. This is stated on our booking page at the time of purchase.

The London Coffee Festival will open for two Industry Days on Thursday and Friday.

As well as all the exciting features that will be running throughout the festival there will also be an exclusive Industry Day Programme, including a series of workshops, seminars, product tastings and other industry specific experiences.

The Lab area of the festival will also host numerous free, relevant seminars and workshops that will provide attendees with latest market insight, innovative ideas and ready-to-implement training and vocational skills.

The celebrations will continue into the weekend with free tastings and demonstrations from world-class baristas, interactive workshops, street food, coffee-based cocktails, competition finals and much more.

Press passes to the festival are restricted to publishers, editors, journalists and broadcasters associated with the industry.

If you are already receiving festival press releases from us, you will automatically be contacted to register for a press pass for the next festival. If however you wish to start receiving our releases and would like to attend the festival, please email [email protected] with details of your publication and job title.                                                                                           

Please note: Advertising personnel, photographers and media sales representatives will not be registered as press. Attendees are NOT permitted to solicit for business on the show floor (including refreshment areas). The organiser reserves the right to insist that any visitors found selling products or services to exhibitors or other visitors must leave the festival immediately. Please view our Admissions Policy here.

Yes! Our Digital Event Companion, powered by Sitka, helps visitors navigate the show floor, browse the exhibitor list, and favourite products and sessions they want to see.

A link to download and access the app will be provided to visitors ahead of the festival date.

Yes. Arrangements will be made to ensure that all guests can access every section of the festival space.
 
All staff and security will be briefed and ready to assist in any way we can. All event spaces are wheelchair accessible with a combination of ramps and lifts within the Old Truman Brewery.
 
We are asking that anyone who needs assistance with access to enter through the Fast Track Entrance via Ely’s Yard and make themselves known to a member of staff (who will be able to direct them to the elevators and generally be on hand to assist).

If you require an accessible parking bay for the Event please contact [email protected] in the first instance.

Yes, any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The London Coffee Festival is a cashless event, in partnership with SumUp - our official payment solutions provider. All of our exhibitors and partners at the festival will accept contactless and card payments.

Unfortunately the venue does not permit dogs (or any other animals) other than service dogs.

One companion can accompany a disabled visitor free of charge, upon presenting one of the following forms of documentation:

• DLA/DWP/PIP award letter
• A Blue Badge
• International Proof of Disability, with "ISA" (International Symbol of Access) or similar printed on it.

All guests must buy a ticket with the exception of 1 companion per guest holding the above documentation.
 
Please note: the companion must be aged at least 14yrs.

Upon arrival at The London Coffee Festival one companion can accompany a disabled visitor free of charge, upon presenting one of the following forms of documentation:

• Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children under 16 or DLA/Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for those aged 16-64, either in the form of a letter stating that the benefit has been awarded, or the actual Allowance book.
• Attendance Allowance or Carer's Allowance letter of award
• Incapacity Benefit books, or a letter notifying the recipient that the benefit has been awarded Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Disability Students’ Allowance (DSA), or DID card (UK Disabled ID card).
• A valid Blue Badge
• In the case of visual impairment, a registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI)
• Credibility’s Access Card with the carer/companion symbol
• An International Equivalent of the Above

All guests must buy a ticket with the exception of 1 companion per guest holding the above documentation.
Please note: the companion must be aged at least 14yrs.

Yes! Exhibitors providing food at the festival will have allergen information available on their stand. Please ask the exhibitor or food vendor for this allergen information.

Absolutely! You’ll find plenty of tasty food if you’re vegetarian or vegan.

No. Smoking and Vaping is strictly prohibited inside the building. Any visitors or exhibitors caught smoking or vaping inside will be asked to leave.

Yes. All official photographers and film crew will have identification.

Photography, video, audio recording and children
 
The safeguarding of children is our first priority when using recorded content. We adhere closely to the NSPCC’s guidelines on the use of images and video online, taking special care to protect a child’s privacy and never identify children by name unless we have specific permission to do so.

Public photography and video filming
 
We're sure you will understand that we wish to protect the integrity of the festival and exhibitors. If you are going to take pictures or film with a video camera or a mobile phone camera you need to follow some common sense rules. In essence you are free to record your own visit to the festival for your own personal home use. You will not be able to sell any photos or moving images of the festival for commercial or other gain. Please respect the privacy of other festival attendees who may not want to be filmed. Please do not bring any professional equipment with you and please be aware of health and safety issues.

For your safety and security the festival has dedicated security guard. If you see any problems or incidents please report them to security staff.

No, sorry there won’t be a cloakroom. Please make sure you look after any item that you bring into the venue, it's your responsibility; the organisers and venue management team can not take responsibility for loss or theft.

On site toilet facilities are clearly marked on the festival map and situated on the Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor. These will be serviced regularly throughout the event.

There will be food and drink to buy available on site. It’s not a BYO festival, so you won’t be able to bring food and drink in with you.

For the latest festival news and updates, and to be the first to know when tickets go on sale for 2026, sign up to our mailing list here!

Farm Africa is the official charity partner for The London Coffee Festival. You can support Farm Africa by adding a donation during the ticket checkout process.

With programmes across eastern Africa, Farm Africa works to reduce proverty by helping farmers, including coffee growers, to grow more, sell more and sell for more. Farm Africa works with coffee farmers in Ethiopia, Uganda and DRC, where some of the world’s best coffee is grown. However, many coffee farmers earn less than $1 a day. Watch this video to find out more about how the charity supports smallholder farmers to grow and sell more coffee and protect heirloom forests.

Here. Just a few little rules and additional information for our festival goers!

First Aid
Qualified first aiders are available throughout the event. In the first instance please contact a member of security.

Fire Procedure
A fire marshalling system is employed. In the event of fire or evacuation please follow the fire marshal’s direction.

Glass & Bottles 
Are strictly prohibited at the event and may be confiscated if found.

Information Point 
There is an Information Point located on the first floor at the event. Please refer to the festival map or ask a member of onsite staff.

Lost or Found Property 
Please hand any found property to a member of the onsite event team, at an Information Point or entrance/exit. After the event property will be kept for three months and can be claimed by emailing us.

Admission Policy 
To read the full admissions policy for The London Coffee Festival, click here.

Unfortunately, we cannot issue personal/individual letter of invitation for visa purposes. Once you have registered for the festival you will receive a confirmation email which should be sufficient for visa applications.

We will keep you informed of products and services from William Reed Ltd. If you do not want to receive such information, please email [email protected], or write to Data Manager, WRBM, Broadfield Park, Crawley RH11 9RT.