The electrifying festival experience starts now
Get your first coffee on us
COFFeEAST doesn’t start until you’ve got a coffee in hand. First stop: the Welcoming Bar—where your first coffee is on the house.
Then, head to the Eastern Coffee Shops Bar: a non-stop carousel of top-tier coffee shops from across the region, taking turns behind the bar to serve up their best brews. Two espresso stations, one filter station, unlimited coffee joy.
Taste, shop & take everything home
Continue your festival journey at the Markets.
Taste & shop specialty coffee beans and curated small-batch products. Snack & indulge in craft beer, wine & spirits, honey, jams, sauces, tea, chocolate, gelato, baked goods and more. Gift & collect coffee tools, ceramics, candles, jewelry, accessories and beautifully crafted design objects.
Need a break? The Foodtruck Garden is your go-to spot to grab a bite and unwind.
Get wowed by coffee innovation
Get back to the stands areas! This is where the future of coffee unfolds. Discover cutting-edge gear, from home barista essentials to state-of-the-art professional equipment. Explore trendsetting brands in coffee, tech, hospitality, design and craftsmanship.
Oh, and don’t miss the interactive brand activations – expect some surprises!
Learn, master and sharpen your skills
Step into the Rooms and dive deep into coffee culture. Attend lectures where industry experts take the stage for all-encompassing coffee & business talks. Check the schedule and show up in time -spots fill fast!
Get hands-on at workshops and learn from the best. Limited spots, so book in advance on Instagram @coffeeast_festival.
Or join the cupping sessions & discover new coffee origins, taste standout lots & refine your palate. No reservations needed, but be early!
Jam to live music & Eastern talents
Get your groove on! Catch live performances from Moonlight Breakfast, Diana Căldăraru, Delta pe Obraz and Corina Sîrghi. The full lineup & schedule will be announced here, on Instagram, and throughout the festival. Just drop by, find a spot and enjoy. And if you’re not ready to call it a night, you may want to check out the festival after-party.
Watch baristas go head-to-head
A high-energy, next-gen barista showdown is brewing. The GreatEast Cup™ features two competitions: Mastery Cup (solo) & Team Cup (duo). Pull up a seat, cheer for your favorites and experience the rush of fast, skilled and creative baristas competing for the win.
Schedule
Open Doors – 10:00 – 18:00
Friday, April 4th
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11:00
Workshop: Latte Art with Carmen Clemente
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11:00
Mercanta Cupping
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11:00
Lecture: A Conversation with Rana Ibrahim
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13:00
Primavera Cupping
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13:00
Workshop: Mastering ÜberMilk with Alexandra Sturdza
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13:00
Lecture: A Conversation with Anastasiia Shishkina
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14:00
Live Music: Mara Halunga & Cauê de Marinis
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15:00
Lecture: Perception of Coffee Flavour – Impact of Post-Harvest Processing with Samo Smrke
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15:00
Workshop: Notes of Brazil – Coffee Tasting with Augusto Borges
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15:00
Sucafina Cupping
Saturday, April 5th
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11:00
Workshop: A Scientific Approach to Espresso Making with André Eiermann
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11:00
Lecture: Direct Sourcing Crash Course with Cecile Pequillat & Henrik Möller
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11:00
Sucafina Cupping
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13:00
Workshop: Brewing Masterclass – My Keys to Success with Martin Wölfl
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13:00
Lecture: A Conversation with Augusto Borges and Andreea Roșca
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13:00
Ocafi Cupping
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14:00
Live Music: Diana Căldăraru
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15:00
Workshop: From Classic to Contemporary: Irish Coffee with Ștefan Manole
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15:00
Unroasted Cupping
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15:00
Lecture: Past, Present & Future of Coffee Cocktails with Martin Hudak
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16:00
Live Music: Moonlight Breakfast
Sunday, April 6th
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11:00
Lecture: Coffee in Good Spirits: a Conversation with Rastislav Kasar and Andreea Roșca
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11:00
Workshop: Radio Guerrilla Latte Art
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11:00
Covoya Cupping
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12:30
Lecture: What We Can Learn from Coffee Competitions Martin Wölfl and Andreea Roșca
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13:00
Radio Guerrilla Cupping
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13:00
Workshop: Mellow Copenhagen: from bean to bar
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14:00
Lecture: From Science to Cup – A Global Journey Through Modern Espresso Evolution with André Eiermann & Andreea Roșca
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14:00
Live Music: Delta pe Obraz
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15:00
Special Cupping
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15:00
Workshop: Know Your Taste & Decode Your Coffee with Antonia Bordeianu
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16:00
Live Music: Corina Sîrghi & Toma Dimitriu Group
A region-wide festival opens the doors
of an iconic steel giant
The beating heart of East European coffee culture finds its pulse within the industrial allure of Hala Arena, a symbol of endurance and reinvention in Bucharest’s dynamic landscape. This national heritage landmark was envisioned in 1938 by one of Romania’s renowned architects, Horia Creangă – the grandson of the illustrious Romanian writer Ion Creangă.
Despite enduring wars, communism, and even neglect, Hala Laminor stands tall and proud. From the ambitions of a crazy dictator to the twists of history, it has seen it all. And while these very steel beams echo the tales of bygone eras, its revitalized interiors buzz with the energy of a vibrant community. Brace yourself for an intense experience that will leave you in awe!
The heart of Eastern Europe
awaits you with a new era of coffee adventure and excitement
3 days
April 4-6th, 2025
20,000m2
of festival space
250+ exhibitors
from Eastern Europe
50+ coffee shops
brewing for you
150+ roasters, artisans, designers
making you happy
