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.ukI don’t have live access to feed you the very latest headlines in real time right now, but I can summarize the most recent publicly available information about The London Coffee Festival and point you to where you can verify current updates.
What to know about The London Coffee Festival (latest widely publicized details)
- Timing and location: The festival is traditionally hosted at The Truman Brewery on Brick Lane in London. The 2026 edition was scheduled for 14–17 May 2026, with industry days on 14–15 May and public days on 16–17 May 2026. This information is reflected in official festival pages and coverage around that period.[2][3][4]
- Scope and activities: Expect around 275 coffee and gourmet food brands, tastings, demonstrations by world-class baristas, workshops (e.g., Brew School), latte art sessions (Latte Art Live), education sessions, and experiences like The Roasters Village and Coffee Masters competitions.[3]
- Audience and impact: The festival continues to be positioned as a leading global event for the specialty coffee community, drawing thousands of attendees and industry participants each year.[4][3]
- Industry days focus: The event often highlights industry-specific programming, aimed at professionals in hospitality and coffee, with talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.[2]
Where to check for the latest news
- The official festival site: TheLondonCoffeeFestival.com (visiting details, schedule, ticketing, and latest updates).[5]
- World Coffee Portal coverage: Regular industry updates and previews for The London Coffee Festival, including dates and programming for the current year.[2]
- Shortlist and other lifestyle outlets: They frequently publish timely rundowns and weekend previews around festival dates.[4]
Illustrative example
- If you’re planning to attend, you might expect to see two industry days followed by weekend public days, with tech-focused demonstrations, barista competitions, and tasting experiences integrated throughout the venue.[3][2]
Would you like me to pull the very latest headlines from the official site and major outlets, and summarize them with direct links for quick reading? I can also tailor a quick attendee or press-person brief if you’re preparing to cover or attend the event.
Citations:
- Festival dates and programming overview (official site and coverage).[5][3]
- Industry days and professional programming (World Coffee Portal).[2]
- UK press previews and weekend coverage (Shortlist).[4]