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The World Barista Championship
National champions make espresso, milk drinks and signature beverages for the judges until a new world champion is crowned.
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Jong Hoon Lee presenting to the judges at the 2015 World Barista Championship in Seattle; a file photo. · Report image rightsTokyo · JapanExhibitions
2027.04.28 — 2027.05.01 · Coming soon
The World Barista Championship returns to Tokyo.
World of Coffee Tokyo 2027
World of Coffee, launched by the Specialty Coffee Association in 1999, is one of the most important events in the global coffee industry; its Asian edition began in Busan in 2024, and Tokyo hosts the fourth. From 28 April to 1 May 2027 it fills Tokyo Big Sight together with the 27th World Barista Championship, back in Tokyo for the first time since 2007, when James Hoffmann of the United Kingdom won the title there. Expect the championship, the Roaster Village where micro-roasters and green coffee importers roast, brew and pour, the Producer Village, Cupping Rooms, SCA lectures and the SCA Community Lounge.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Tokyo Big Sight2027.04.28 — 2027.05.01ExhibitionsTicket required
FIND YOUR REASON
Different goals. Your own reason to go.
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Roaster Village
Micro-roasters and green coffee importers roast, brew and pour here, and you can talk to them directly.
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Cupping Rooms
New-crop coffees and varieties side by side for cupping, for anyone who wants to compare flavours.
ExhibitionsProgramme, background & sources
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A LITTLE CLOSER
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2007 · Masato Ohta · Photo source · CC BY 2.0 · Preview cropped; enlarge for full image. · Report image rights
MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE
Does this fit what you are looking for?
This could be for you if you are…
- Coffee lovers and coffee professionals
- Anyone in Tokyo at the end of April
Before you decide
The competition schedule and exhibitors are not out yet.
It is a trade event, not recommended for under-12s.
Online, one ticket per person.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
Explore the layout. Plan your route.
This edition’s floor plan is not out yet.
Open official guide ↗FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN
Make a plan that works for you.
Dates & times
2027.04.28 — 2027.05.01Wednesday 28 April to Saturday 1 May 2027 (Japan time); daily hours and the competition schedule to be announced.
Asia/TokyoMore programme details
- The World Barista Championship
- Roaster Village
- Cupping Rooms
Venue & travel
Tokyo Big SightTokyo Big Sight is at 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, a short walk from Kokusai-Tenjijo station (Rinkai Line) and Tokyo Big Sight station (Yurikamome).
Entry & companions
One-day and four-day badges cover the exhibit hall, the World Barista Championship, the SCA Community Lounge, Roaster and Producer Villages, Cupping Rooms, the opening ceremony and SCA lectures. Under-16s must stay with a parent or guardian; as a trade event with hot liquids and heavy equipment, it is not recommended for under-12s. Online, one ticket per person; on site, several can be bought. All sales are final.
Tickets & access
Early bird JPY 3,000 a day · JPY 6,000 for four days
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
baristahoon · CC BY-SA 2.0 Image source
Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), Exporum and SCAJ
Jong Hoon Lee presenting to the judges at the 2015 World Barista Championship in Seattle; a file photo.
Information checked on 2026-10-16
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