Calling all industry professionals! The London Coffee Festival returns to East London’s iconic Truman Brewery on 14-17 May 2026
The highly anticipated industry days (14-15 May 2026) are designed specifically for hospitality and coffee professionals. The Thursday and Friday programme offers unrivalled access to expert insight through presentations and workshops, plus more than 275 roasters and leading coffee and food brands showcasing their products and services across the festival floor.
Free trade entry is available for professionals, excluding suppliers, consultants and distributors. Apply for your free industry ticket here.
What to expect at this year’s festival
This year, the festival had some familiar favourites returning as well as some exciting new features, including:
Industry Leaders on The Lab
The Lab is where industry leaders unpack the latest innovations influencing the future of coffee. Hear from brands such as Caravan Coffee Roasters, Origin Coffee Roasters, OMGTea, BloomsYard and Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters participating in must-see interviews and panel discussions. Check out the full timetable here.
Coffee Artists on Latte Art Live
Latte Art Live is the ultimate spot for coffee creatives. With throwdowns, showcases, and hands-on workshops, it’s where latte art pros and newcomers alike can test their skills. See the full timetable here.
Infamous Roasters in La Marzocco’s Roasters Village
The infamous Roaster’s Village at LCF brings together a line-up of Europe’s best roasters showcasing rare, experimental and boundary-pushing coffees. With brands such as Catalyst Coffee Roasters, Redemption Roasters and Scenery already announced, see who else will be there via the link here.
Brewing Masterclasses at Brew School
Brought to you by Brewed by Hand, Brew School is a 45-minute workshop exploring coffee origins, roast level, flavour notes and brewing method to make the perfect coffee. Find out more and book your ticket here.
The Coffee Masters Battle
Baristas from around the world will test their skills in Coffee Masters, the fast-paced knockout tournament that pushes competitors across disciplines from brewing to signature drinks. Find out more about Coffee Masters contenders and battle rounds here.
New: Get Hands-On at The Demo Bar
New for 2026, The Demo Bar is where you can get up close and personal with the gear and the brands behind them – expect coffee cuppings, machine demos, brewing demos, matcha tutorials and much more! See the timetable here.
New: Espresso Masterclasses at The Sage Coffee School
Ready to level up your coffee game? This fun, hands-on espresso masterclass offers attendees the chance to learn the essential skills behind great specialty coffee – from dialling in your grind to pulling the perfect espresso shot and texturing silky milk. Find out more and book tickets here.
New: Cold Brew Heaven with the TODDY Cold Brew Competition
For the first time, the festival is joining forces with TODDY to bring the ultimate Cold Brew Competition, taking place live at this year’s festival – showcasing the very best in fresh cold brew coffee innovation and creativity. Find out more here.
