A festival just for coffee? Fortunately, what sounds like a dream that is far too beautiful is reality! Various European cities have been holding such meetings for a number of years, where the coffee scene can present itself to interested customers. The offer ranges from tasting coffee specialties to lectures and panel discussions about coffee consumption. Producers show their goods, traders present various machines, mills and accessories. And visitors have the opportunity to look over the shoulders of the professionals while making great latte art.

The Vienna Coffee Festival in the Ottakringer brewery

People associate Vienna with coffee, so it stands to reason that a great coffee festival is taking place here. On the premises of the Ottakringer brewery there will be street food, coffee tastings and demonstrations of new fully automatic coffee machines as part of the festival.

While listening to the sounds of various DJs and live music, you can watch baristas practicing their art and actively participate in various coffee workshops. New flavors can be tested here for three days or you can sip a coffee cocktail at the bar.

Europe’s largest coffee festival: Istanbul Coffee Festival

In September, Turkey hosts the Istanbul Coffee Festival, where the leading coffee brands can present their coffee-related products for four days. Visitors also have the opportunity to get to know well-known coffee shops in the city.

There you can try different types of coffee and let the exhibitors demonstrate different methods of preparation. Of course, there are also one or two delicacies that have nothing to do with coffee. Barista shows, concerts and even art exhibitions are also on the program every day. At workshops, visitors can learn and try out coffee-making techniques themselves.

The Amsterdam Coffee Festival

The entire Amsterdam coffee scene at a glance: At the Coffee Festival in Amsterdam, the subculture of coffee lovers celebrates itself and invites guests to delicious food, tea, chocolate and – of course – coffee. On two days in March, the site is open to the public and in the relaxed atmosphere between art and music there is space to exchange ideas about the common passion:

In the Mississippi Bar Kitchen only coffee dishes are served and during the Espresso Martini Party you can try delicious high-proof coffee drinks.

Berlin Coffee Festival

Enough of other countries! Germany also has a lot of coffee festivals to offer and does not skimp on the programme: from the end of August to the beginning of September, numerous workshops and coffee tastings are organized throughout Berlin, which are both informative and a lot of fun. At the Large Coffee Market, visitors can talk about their favorite drink and get to the bottom of the bean.

Or they listen to lectures by master baristas and coffee farmers. A varied program that also takes guests to the best coffee shops in Berlin.

Coffee festivals are a must for everyone who loves the hot bean and would like to get more involved with production, preparation and new trends. There is a lot to discover and marvel at here, so it is guaranteed never to be boring.

Have fun!