The UK's largest regional coffee festival is set to return to Greater Manchester next month, marking 12 years of celebrating the North's independent hospitality and speciality coffee scene.
Festival returns to Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Taking place at Bowlers Exhibition Centre from Friday 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2026, the Manchester Coffee Festival is already on track to attract record-breaking visitor numbers. Organised by Husky Events Ltd, the three-day showcase will pair local independent roasteries and cafes with leading international brands.
This year's edition introduces several major expansions to the festival floor, including an extended Friday afternoon industry session tailored specifically to trade and B2B professionals. Visitors will also see the debut of a brand-new third stage dedicated to live brand demonstrations and interactive activations, alongside a redesigned Talks & Workshops Space.
New additions and returning favourites
Returning favourites include the Main Stage and the free-to-access Tasting Room, complemented by product launches, industry competitions, panel discussions with sector experts, and live music throughout the weekend.
In a statement ahead of the event, festival organisers said: "Having continued to grow the show over the past few years, we are extremely excited for the 12th edition of Manchester Coffee Festival. The speciality scene in Manchester is one of the strongest in the UK, with an incredible amount of independent roasteries, shops and brands within the industry. The festival gives us the opportunity to celebrate this scene and those that work within it."
They added: "MCF 2026 is already on track to be a record-breaking year for attendee numbers, and we are proud to be showcasing why Manchester has one of the best coffee scenes in the UK."
Sponsors and ticket details
The expanded programme is backed by a roster of headline sponsors working with organisers to deliver new experiences on the exhibition floor. Confirmed sponsors for 2026 include La Marzocco (machines and grinders), Oatly (alternative milk), Espresso Solutions (equipment), Decent Packaging (cups), IX Water (water filtration), Living Things (soda), OMGTea (matcha), Stores Supply (distribution and dairy milk), and Square UK (payment solutions).
Tickets for the Manchester Coffee Festival are on general sale now via www.manchestercoffeefest.com and include access to talks, live music, and free samples and tasters from exhibitors across the weekend.
