The Cafe Show Seoul 2026 (Seoul International Cafe Show) takes place at COEX in Seoul from 11 to 14 November 2026. Described by its official site as a global business platform for the coffee and food and beverage (F&B) industry, it is a B2B exhibition recommended by industry professionals.
Event at a Glance
| Event | Cafe Show Seoul 2026 (Seoul International Cafe Show) |
| Dates | 11–14 November 2026 (4 days) |
| Hours | Not officially confirmed — check with the organiser before visiting |
| Venue | COEX, Seoul (2026 hall allocation not confirmed) |
| Visitor type | B2B — focused on coffee and F&B industry professionals (per official site) |
| Expected visitors | Over 160,000 from 80 countries (media report — not an official organiser target) |
| Official website | Seoul International Cafe Show official site |
What is Cafe Show Seoul?
Cafe Show Seoul is an international coffee and F&B exhibition held annually in November in Seoul. Its official site describes the event as a global business platform for the coffee and F&B culture industry, offering industry professionals a comprehensive view of global coffee and F&B market trends and new solutions.
For the 2026 edition, industry media Perfect Daily Grind reports that more than 160,000 visitors from 80 countries are expected. This is a media-reported figure and is not an official organiser target, so please treat it as reference information only.
Dates, Venue and Entry
Dates
Cafe Show Seoul 2026 runs from 11 to 14 November 2026 at COEX in Seoul.
Opening hours
2026 opening hours have not yet been officially confirmed. Please check the official website for the latest hours.
Registration and entry
Admission and pre-registration details for the 2026 edition have not yet been officially confirmed.
Note: The organiser has not yet published the detailed 2026 programme or confirmed exhibitor list. Please check the official website for the latest registration, ticket, programme and exhibitor information before your visit.
Getting to the Venue
The event takes place at COEX in Seoul. Specific transport details (subway, bus and parking) were not verified at the time of writing. Please refer to the official COEX website for directions and parking information.
Independent Visitor Notes
- Non-attendance notice: K-Expos did not attend the 2026 Cafe Show Seoul event; all information in this guide is based on public information from the official website and the official COEX event calendar.
- Unverified items: Opening hours, admission and registration, hall allocation, detailed programme, confirmed exhibitor list, and accessibility and language support information were not officially confirmed at the time of writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is Cafe Show Seoul 2026?
It runs for 4 days from 11 to 14 November 2026.
Q. Where is it held?
At COEX in Seoul. The 2026 hall allocation is not yet confirmed.
Q. Who should visit?
The official site describes it as a B2B exhibition for coffee and F&B industry professionals.
Q. What is the admission fee and how do I register?
Admission and pre-registration details for 2026 have not yet been published. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Q. What are the opening hours?
2026 opening hours have not yet been officially confirmed. Please check the official website before visiting.
Q. What is the expected visitor scale?
Industry media Perfect Daily Grind reports that more than 160,000 visitors from 80 countries are expected. This is a media-reported figure, not an official organiser target.
Local Events During Your Expo Visit
Full of Colors: Regions Shaping K (Cheongwadae Sarangchae)
When: 4 June – 31 December 2026
Where: Cheongwadae Sarangchae 1F Exhibition Hall, Jongno-gu
Why consider it: This ongoing Korean regional culture and K-content exhibition is open throughout the Cafe Show dates (11–14 November), ideal for visitors wanting to understand Korean culture alongside the expo.
Practical detail: Free admission. 800m walk from Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Exit 4. Closed Tuesdays, last entry 17:30.
Official information: See official event information
You, As You Are — SimLee Da Eun (Buk Seoul Museum of Art)
When: 25 June 2026 – 11 April 2027
Where: Seoul Museum of Art, Buk Seoul 2F Lounge 2, 3, Nowon-gu
Why consider it: This immersive sound art exhibition runs throughout the Cafe Show dates and is suitable for visitors staying in Seoul for an extended period.
Practical detail: Free admission. 422m walk from Hagye Station (Line 7), Exit 1 / 516m from Junggye Station (Line 7), Exit 3. Closed Mondays.
Official information: See official event information
Event details can change. Confirm opening hours, admission and booking requirements through the official links before visiting.
Sources and Update Policy
Key sources:
Cafe Show Seoul official website: eng.cafeshow.com
COEX official event calendar: www.coexcenter.com/event-calendar/
Local events: individual event pages on the official Korean Visit Seoul site (visitseoul.net)
Last verified: August 25, 2026. Event schedules, tickets, exhibitors and programmes may change. Confirm current details with the organiser before travelling.
K-Expos is a blog operated by K-Exhibition Lab, a Korean exhibition columnist. This guide was written based on official sources and not from a first-hand visit.