Latte art, cupping sessions and more free samples than you can shake a reusable cup at – the Brighton Coffee Festival (BCF) is back, taking over All Saints in Hove for a weekend-long celebration of all things coffee on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August.
The sold-out crowds of 2025 – and every year since 2019 – prove Brighton just can’t get enough of the stuff. And anyone who’s spent any length of time in the city can confirm that it’s home to a fantastic indie coffee scene.
BCF is known for throwing the spotlight on everything brilliant in speciality coffee – all set against the vibrant buzz of Brighton itself (well, Hove, actually). And this year is no exception, so get ready for a weekend packed with local roasters, national stars, and a line-up that’s educational, entertaining and delicious.
The schedule is… well, a bit of a dream for coffee lovers. Think:
- Latte art competitions where milk froth becomes actual art
- Cupping sessions with beans from Brighton to Brazil
- Panel chats covering everything from the state of hospitality to the rise of matcha
- Workshops for beginners and pros, from home filter brewing and matcha to latte art for all levels
And it’s not all serious sipping, either – Saturday alone packs in multiple latte art showdowns, live entertainment, and plenty of time to wander between stands (over 50 of ’em), cup in hand, sampling whatever catches your eye (or nose). Basically, it’s the kind of event you can easily spend all day at.
(NB: Dogs on a lead are welcome, but organisers do warn the festival is likely to be very loud and busy.)
When: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August
How much: From £16.50 (children are free; workshops cost extra)
Where: All Saints, The Drive, Hove
Why: Because life’s too short for bad coffee
