➜ What's The Amsterdam Coffee Festival all about?

This year marks a special milestone. We're celebrating our 10th anniversary and returning to where it all began: the NDSM-Loods.

With over 12,500 visitors expected, the Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2025 is set to be an unmissable event for coffee lovers, urban foodies, industry professionals, and anyone passionate about the coffee scene.

The festival will showcase an exciting line-up of competitions and live features, including Roast Masters, Latte Art Live, The Coffee Trail, and The Roasters Village. Be sure to check out our What’s On page for more details.

Join us for the most exciting Amsterdam Coffee Festival yet, packed with everything you love (and more)! 


 

➜ When and where will the festival take place?

The Amsterdam Coffee Festival will be held from 3–5 April 2025 at the NDSM-Loods.

Event times
• Thursday, April 3: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday, April 4: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday, April 5: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location
NDSM-Plein 85, 1033 WC Amsterdam

➜ How do I get to the festival?

By Car (Parking)
If you're driving, there is plenty of (paid) parking available at NDSM-Werf. Simply follow the signs for parking once you arrive at the site.

By Ferry
The NDSM-Loods is easily accessible by ferry from Amsterdam Centraal Station. The ferry is free and runs regularly throughout the day. For the latest schedule, please visit the   official GVB website.

By Train
You can take a train to Amsterdam Centraal Station, which is well connected to the city’s public transport network. From there, it's a short walk to the ferry terminal, which will take you directly to NDSM-Werf. Plan your journey here.

 

➜ What does my ticket include?

Your ticket to the Amsterdam Coffee Festival grants you access to a range of exciting experiences, including hands-on masterclasses and workshops to enhance your skills, exclusive product launches and innovations showcasing the latest coffee equipment, and tastings featuring exceptional coffee from top European roasters and brands. You’ll also gain valuable insights from expert talks by industry leaders on the future of coffee. To top it off, your ticket includes entry to an exclusive, invite-only party, complete with coffee cocktails, natural wines, delicious pairings, and fantastic music—an unforgettable evening awaits!

➜ Can I buy tickets at the door?

Yes, tickets will be available at the door. However, tickets tend to sell out quickly, and we anticipate the festival may reach full capacity soon. To guarantee your spot, we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance.

➜ Can I exchange or refund my ticket?

Unfortunately, we have a no refund, no exchange policy. These terms and conditions are clearly displayed on our booking page at the time of purchase. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

➜ Do I need to print my ticket?

No, you do not need to print your ticket. Simply show your e-ticket on your smartphone, and it will be scanned at the venue.
 

Both. You can find most features, brands and workshops inside the Gashouder and Transformatorhuis. You can visit the foodmarket outside on the festival terrain.

Yes. Wheelchair access is available near the main festival entrance. We are always happy to help, so if you have any specific needs then please do contact us before your visit so we can discuss them with you.

Absoutely yes. Although we ask that any child under the age of 16 is accompanied by an adult.

Yes. As soon as we scan your ticket, we will provide you a visitors ID with which you can leave and re-enter the festival within the time slot(s) as described in your ticket.

Unfortunately the venue does not permit dogs (or other animals) other than service dogs.

The Amsterdam Coffee Festival attracts some of the best gourmet food producers in the Netherlands, who will be giving out nibbles on the day and there will be plenty more fine food and drink to buy on site so there really wont be any reason to bring one.

It’s not a BYO festival, so you won’t be able to bring food and drink in with you. Sorry.

The Amsterdam Coffee Festival is located across two event spaces at Westergas. While there are no smoking areas inside the event, guests are able to freely move between the Festival locations and smoke while outside (near the Street Food Market). Smoking is not permitted inside the venue.

Absolutely. You’ll find plenty of tasty food if you’re vegetarian.

Yes. All official photographers and film crew will have identification.
 
Photography, video, audio recording and children
 
The safeguarding of children is our first priority when using recorded content. We adhere closely to the NSPCC’s guidelines on the use of images and video online, taking special care to protect a child’s privacy and never identify children by name unless we have specific permission to do so.
 
Public Photography and Video Filming
 
We are sure you will understand that we wish to protect the integrity of the festival and exhibitors. If you are going to take pictures or film with a video camera or a mobile phone camera you need to follow some common sense rules. In essence you are free to record your own visit to the Festival for your own personal home use. You will not be able to sell any photos or moving images of the festival for commercial or other gain. Please respect the privacy of other Festival attendees who may not want to be filmed. Please do not bring any professional equipment with you and please be aware of health and safety issues.

No, sorry there won’t be a cloakroom. Please make sure you look after any items that you bring into the venue, it is your responsibility; the organisers and venue management team can not take responsibility for loss or theft.

For your safety every Festival zone will have a dedicated Security Steward and professinal security guards. If you see any problems or incidents please report them to our stewards, security staff or the police.

Here. Just a few little rules and additional information for our festival goers!
 
First Aid
 
Qualified first aiders are available throughout the event. In the first instance please contact a member of security.
 
Fire Procedure
 
A fire marshalling system is employed. In the event of fire or evacuation please follow the fire marshal’s direction.
 
Glass & Bottles
 
Are strictly prohibited at the event and may be confiscated if found.
 
Information Point
 
There will be two Information points located at the event. Please refer to the festival map or ask a member of onsite staff.
 
Lost or Found Property
 
Please hand any found property to a member of the onsite event team, at an Information Point or entrance/exit. After the event property will be kept for three months and can be claimed by calling (0)207 841 9062.