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Seoul Cafe Show: a coffee lover’s guide to the public days

Explore coffee, desserts and café culture at COEX on 13–14 November. Here is what general visitors should know about public days, entry times and international booking.

FLASH KOREA · 2026-10-16

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Plan your visit

Official name
제25회 서울카페쇼 · The 25th Seoul Int’l Cafe Show
Dates
2026.11.13 (Fri) – 2026.11.14 (Sat)
Hours
Public days: Fri 13 November 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:30; Sat 14 November 10:00–16:00, last entry 15:30. All times KST.
Venue & address
COEX Halls A–D · 코엑스 · 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · 서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513
Admission
Published Korean-site one-day prices: KRW 20,000 through 31 October; KRW 22,000 on 1–8 November; on-site regular price KRW 25,000 during the show. Check the selected channel’s conditions and fees.
Booking
An event-specific NOL World route is linked from the NOL product listed in the official visitor guide. General travellers should check the 13–14 November public-day conditions and one-day ticket validity before proceeding. Do not enter inaccurate industry details in a buyer-only registration form.
Foreign visitor access
The event-specific NOL World page has an English interface and lists a one-day ticket. Successful purchase with an overseas card or phone number has not been tested.
Language support
Official English information is available. Language assistance and interpretation at individual booths have not been verified.
Public transport
Plan your approach from Samseong Station (line 2) or Bongeunsa Station (line 9) to COEX Halls A–D using the venue’s official directions. Check the entrance arrangement on the day.
Conditions
11–12 November are business days for industry visitors, buyers and prospective business owners, not the dates recommended here for general travellers. Suitcases and folding carts are prohibited throughout the show.
Highlights
Official exhibits include coffee, tea, bakery products, desserts, chocolate, drinks and café-related products. Coffee Alley is listed as a roastery area. Free tasting or sampling at every booth is not guaranteed.
Who it suits
Travellers interested in coffee and café culture who want an indoor exhibition stop in Samseong-dong.

Official event information ↗ · Official booking ↗

Last checked: 2026-10-16 · KST

Choose a public day if coffee is your thing

Do you enjoy comparing coffee or finding a new roastery? This could be an exhibition to add to your Seoul plans. Tea, desserts, chocolate and café products are also part of the official exhibit categories.

Before buying a ticket, look at the official exhibitor information and decide what you want to explore. This is a specialist-interest stop, rather than a must-see for every traveller.

General visitors: 13–14 November

The full show runs on 11–14 November, but 13 November (Friday) and 14 November (Saturday) are the public days. The first two days are for industry visitors, buyers and prospective business owners.

  • Friday: 10:00–18:00; last entry 17:30
  • Saturday: 10:00–16:00; last entry 15:30

All times are KST. Saturday finishes earlier, so avoid treating it as a late-afternoon stop.

What to look for

  • Roasteries and beans: Coffee Alley is listed as a roastery area. Check the exhibitors that interest you before visiting.
  • Beyond coffee: tea, bakery products, desserts and chocolate are among the official exhibit categories.
  • Check what is included: admission does not guarantee free sampling or entry to every separate programme. Ask about each booth’s conditions.

Find a registration route that fits your visit

The Korean visitor page lists a one-day price of KRW 20,000 through 31 October, KRW 22,000 on 1–8 November, and an on-site regular price of KRW 25,000. Check the selling channel’s conditions and fees before paying.

The NOL product linked from the official visitor guide connects to an event-specific NOL World page. Its English interface lists a one-day ticket, but successful checkout with an overseas phone number or card has not been tested.

Check the 13–14 November public-day conditions and ticket validity. Do not enter inaccurate company or job details in a buyer registration form. If the purchase conditions are unclear, ask the seller or info@cafeshow.com before proceeding.

Travel light and keep the rest of the day nearby

COEX is at 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513). Use the official venue directions to plan your approach from Samseong (line 2) or Bongeunsa (line 9). Suitcases and folding carts are not allowed.

Keep your plans simple with a meal or rest in the COEX area before or after the exhibition. Visiting the mall is separate from admission to the paid show; check individual restaurants for hours and reservations.

Last checked: 2026-10-16

Start
2026-11-13
End
2026-11-14

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