Cincinnati Coffee Festival 2026
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE BELOW
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DateOct 24 - 25, 2026
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VenueMusic Hall
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LocationMusic Hall Ballroom
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Ticket PricesStarting at $15
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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Sponsors
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Event Details
Deja brew!! We’re back for the 2026 Cincinnati Coffee Festival, the premier caffeinated event in the Midwest! With two days of coffee, tea, chocolate, demonstrations, latte art, and fun, this is a can’t-miss event.
Limited capacity. Most time slots will sell out.
Ticket prices include all fees and charges.
Please consider adding a donation for Ohio River Foundation, producer of the Cincinnati Coffee Festival. After all, Great Water Means Great Coffee!
Enter at the time of your ticket and stay as long as you like.
Coffee Connoisseur Weekend Pass
BUY WEEKEND PASS
Advance Price $42 Day Of Price $49
Looking for the ticket that delivers maximum flexibility and the ultimate festival experience? The Coffee Connoisseur Weekend Pass is your all‑access pass to a brew‑tiful weekend.
With this pass, you can attend both Saturday and Sunday—no need to choose just one day. Enjoy demos, live music, the Latte Art Throwdown, tastings, shopping, and more each day. If one day simply isn’t enough, come back for round two! Each day features different music, different demonstrations, and new tasting opportunities.
Special Events included, like the Latte Art Throwdown (Saturday at 2:15 PM) and Coffee & Chocolate Pairing (Sunday at 2:15 PM), as well as all demonstrations and musical performances.
Bagels served until 9am.
Daily Experiences & Entry Times
☕ VIP First Pour
Advance Price $30 Day Of Price $37
8:00am VIP First Pour
Bagels served until 9:00am
It smells like coffee! Kick off your festival day with early VIP access. VIP First Pour guests enjoy a calm, crowd‑free shopping and tasting hour before general admission opens. With shorter lines and first pick of specialty chocolates, coffees, and artisan treats, it’s the perfect time to connect with vendors, ask questions, and explore with ease.
🌅 Early Brew
Advance Price $23 Day Of Price $29
9:00am Early Brew
Start your day with brew‑tiful beginnings—before the crowds arrive. Early Brew is ideal for grabbing great caffeine, browsing merchandise, and easing into the festival. On Sunday, it’s also a fantastic way to kick off your pre‑Bengals game celebration!
🌞 Perk Up!
Advance Price $21 Day Of Price $27
10:00am Morning Roast
11:00am Second Cup
Join the high‑energy morning crowd for unlimited samples, amazing live music, and engaging demonstrations. This is Cincinnati at its most caffeinated—
Cup of Joe, Cup of Joy!
🌤 Early Afternoon Options
Advance Price $21 Day Of Price $27
12:00pm High Noon Brews
1:00pm Afternoon Pour
We’re having a latte of fun as the afternoon heats up! Recharge with live music, unlimited sampling, standout vendors, and mid‑day demonstrations that will perk you right up.
Words cannot espresso how much you’ll see and taste during these sessions.
🌿 Decaf Afternoon & Final Roast
Advance Price $15 Day Of Price $19
2:00pm Decaf Afternoon
3:00pm Final Roast
Prefer a more relaxed pace? The late afternoon sessions offer a less crowded environment—perfect for strolling, chatting with vendors, and discovering the brew that’s right for you, including plenty of decaffeinated options (don’t worry, caffeine lovers—we’ve got you too!).
This is also the best time for families. There’s more room to move, and children under 5 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Latte Art Throwdown (Saturday at 2:15 PM) and Coffee & Chocolate Pairing (Sunday at 2:15 PM)
Remember: Tickets are limited and sessions will sell out! Get your tickets today!
Related Links
What's the Ohio River Foundation?
For more than 25 years, Ohio River Foundation has worked diligently to protect and improve the water quality and ecology of the Ohio River and its watershed.
Proceeds from the Cincinnati Coffee Festival support Ohio River Foundation's programs and projects to protect and improve water quality.
PURCHASE POLICIES
No refunds, unless otherwise specified.