Budapest Brews: Coffee & Tea Festival 2026

Discover Budapest Brews: Coffee & Tea Festival 2026—four days of tastings, workshops, barista finals, tea ceremonies, and family-friendly fun at Tatai utca 95, May 7–10. Get your festival pass.
when: 2026.05.07., Thursday - 2026.05.10., Sunday
where: 1142 Budapest, Tatai utca 95.

Budapest’s big brew weekend returns May 7–10, 2026, at 95 Tatai Street (Tatai utca 95), serving four days of specialty coffee, rare teas, modern gear, foodie debuts, and immersive experiences. It’s where flavors, aromas, and hands-on fun blend into one unforgettable long weekend for enthusiasts, pros, and families alike. Expect Hungarian and international exhibitors, star baristas, and tea masters unveiling trends, tastings, workshops, and interactive sessions—backed by a warm community buzz, live demos, and world-class culinary vibes. Doors open daily 10:00–18:00, with festival passes available.

Tastings, Shows, Workshops

On pour and on stage: coffee and tea tastings, latte art showcases and competitions, tea ceremonies, expert talks, skills workshops, exhibitor booths with shopping, and plenty of networking moments.

Thursday, May 7

10:00–10:30 Opening ceremony. 10:30–12:00 Coffee Industry Trends 2026 (pro talk). 12:00–13:30 Barista Championship Quarterfinal I. 13:30–15:00 Tea & gastronomy pairing demo. 15:00–16:30 Sustainability in Coffee & Tea—roundtable. 16:30–17:30 Partner networking. 17:30–18:00 Daily closing tasting show.

Friday, May 8

10:00–11:00 Barista workshop for beginners. 11:00–12:30 Japanese tea ceremony. 12:30–14:00 New-wave roasting technologies. 14:00–15:00 Latte art show. 15:00–16:00 Filter coffee tasting, interactive. 16:00–17:00 “Tea as a Lifestyle” talk. 17:00–18:00 Innovation Awards: Product of the Year.

Saturday, May 9

10:00–11:00 Kids’ cocoa workshop. 11:00–12:00 Coffee & chocolate pairing. 12:00–13:30 Barista Championship Quarterfinal II. 13:30–15:00 “Coffee Stories,” an interactive talk on the bean’s journey. 15:00–16:00 Tea cocktail show. 16:00–17:00 Dessert workshop: sweets with coffee and tea. 17:00–18:00 Barista Championship Final.

Sunday, May 10

10:00–11:00 Yoga & tea. 11:00–12:00 Latte art workshop with audience participation. 12:00–13:30 Coffee & tea startup pitch. 13:30–15:00 Coffee and wine—tasting the parallels. 15:00–16:00 Indian tea ceremony. 16:00–17:00 Closing tasting show: flavors of the world. 17:00–18:00 Closing ceremony and awards.

Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.

2025, adrienne

Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with kids’ cocoa workshop, interactive demos, and chill hours that work for multigenerational trips
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Coffee and tea are globally popular, so the theme is instantly relatable even if you’re not a hardcore nerd
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Budapest is a well-known European city to U.S. travelers, with strong tourism infrastructure and lots to do beyond the fest
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English-friendly: international exhibitors, talks, and demos typically accommodate non-Hungarian speakers
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Easy access: the venue on Tatai utca 95 is reachable by Budapest’s solid public transit; rideshare and taxis are affordable; car parking is generally manageable
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Good value versus similar specialty festivals in Western Europe or the U.S., with lower food/drink costs in Budapest
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Mix of pro-level content and hands-on tastings means you can learn, sip, and shop without feeling stuck in lectures - Coffee/tea fest niche might feel repetitive if your group isn’t into tastings or gear, especially across four days
Cons
The exact venue area isn’t a marquee tourist zone, so it’s less scenic than central Pest attractions
Hungarian announcements/signage may pop up, and a few smaller booths might be Hungarian-only
Peak sessions (barista finals, ceremonies) could be crowded, with lines for popular tastings and workshops

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