What if we tell you that India has its very own festival dedicated to all things coffee – and it’s happening in Bengaluru this February 2026! The India International Coffee Festival 2026 is all set to take place from February 12 to February 14. Organized by the Specialty Coffee Association of India, the event is India’s largest coffee festival! If you’re interested in attending the festival, here are all the details.
India International Coffee Festival: Dates, Highlights, How To Reach
About The India International Coffee Festival
In 2026, India International Coffee Festival (IICF) is set to host its 8th edition. The much-anticipated coffee festival is India’s largest coffee festival. The festival brings together coffee growers, roasters, baristas, and coffee lovers from all over India. Over the course of three days, the IICF organizes multiple workshops, sets up a variety of stalls, and stalls selling all sorts of coffee merchandise.
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The festival is organized by the Specialty Coffee Association of India. It is a non-profit organization of like-minded and passionate coffee lovers with the sole intention of creating awareness of specialty coffee culture in India.
India International Coffee Festival 2026 Bangalore Schedule
The IICF has released the schedule of the festival on the official website. Here are the major competitions from the three days of the India International Coffee Festival 2026:
Day 1
10 AM to 2 PM: Indian Filter Coffee Championship – Finals
10 AM to 2 PM: National Brewers Cup – Semi Finals
10 AM to 3:30 PM: National Barista Championship – Semi Finals
Day 2
10 AM to 12 PM; 12:30 PM to 2 PM: National Brewers Cup – Finals
10 AM to 2 PM: National Latte Art Championship: Semi Finals
10 AM to 4:30 PM: National Barista Championship – Finals
11 AM to 2:30 PM: Indian Cup Tasters Championship – Finals
11 AM to 1 PM: Instant Coffee Championship
Day 3
10 AM to 2 PM: National Latte Art Championship – Finals
11 AM to 3 PM: Coffee In Good Spirits – Finals
3 PM to 4 PM: Roasting Throwdown – Cupping Finals
There are many more competitions, events, and workshops taking place over the three days of the IICF 2026.
What To Expect At The India International Coffee Festival
- Engaging Workshops: The IICF 2026 will host a number of insightful workshops meant for coffee lovers as well as seasoned coffee experts. You have a number of workshops related to coffee post-harving processes, coffee tasting, coffee genetics, roasting fundamentals, recipe development, and many such topics.
- Panel Discussions: It will host a number of expert-led panel discussions exploring the future of coffee. These discussions will focus on topics like climate resilience and its impact on coffee production, farmer economics, vending machine convenience, plant-based and alternative milks transforming the coffee culture, and more.
- Free Learning Sessions: Besides workshops and panel discussions, IICF will also organize free interactive sessions for you to deepen your knowledge. These sessions will focus on topics like South Indian Filter Coffee history and techniques, craft behind Cafec’s paper filters, hands-own brewing.
- Brew Bar: The IICF 2026 will have a Brew Bar, a curated space designed to spotlight coffee growers, roasters, and passionate home brewers. The Brew Bar will host brew experiences, origin-led coffee showcases, manual brews, recipe explorations, and a lot more!
How To Reach The IICF 2026 Venue?
Venue: Chamara Vajra, Jayamahal Marakata, Bengaluru, Karnataka
By Air
Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport is the closest major airport to the venue. It enjoys excellent connectivity to major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, etc as well as international destinations. From the airport, you can take a cab to reach the venue, which is about 30 km away.
By Rail
Bangalore’s KSR Railway Station is the closest major railway station, serving the city of Bangalore. It is well connected to major railway stations within Karnataka as well as all over India. From the railway station, you can take buses, cabs, and rickshaws to reach the venue, which is about 5.8 km away. Bangalore Cantt is also another significant railway station to consider.
By Road
Chamara Vajra is situated within Bangalore, so reaching the venue from almost any corner of the city is not that difficult. You can find buses, rickshaws, and cabs from virtually anywhere in Bangalore.
How To Book Tickets For The India International Coffee Festival 2026
The tickets to the India International Coffee Festival 2026 are available for purchase on the District app and website.
- Log in into the District app / website
- Go through the details of the India International Coffee Festival – take note of the dates, timings, and more information.
- Click on the ‘book tickets’ button.
- Select the preferred date and time of your visit.
- Select the type of ticket and the quantity of ticket(s).
- Add details like your email ID and phone number.
- Complete the payment process.
- Once the payment is successful, you’ll receive a confirmation email as well as an e-ticket.
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Summing Up
The India International Coffee Festival 2026 is all set for its eighth edition, taking place from 12th to 14th February. The festival will bring together coffee roasters, coffee producers, exporters, business owners, and coffee lovers from all over India. With engaging workshops, interactive panel discussions, and a ton of exciting experiences, we’re sure you’ll love enjoying delicious coffee and getting a hands-on experience at coffee tasting!
