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Specialty Coffee Tastings
Cup-by-cup discovery across Romania's best roasters — filter, espresso, cold brew & experimental fermentation lots.
Transylvania Edition · 2026
The Coffee
Village
Festival
Romania's outdoor specialty coffee festival. Three days of coffee, music, design and good vibes at Iulius Parc, Cluj-Napoca.
When
14—16
Aug 2026
Where
Iulius Parc
Cluj-Napoca
Vibe
Sunrise espresso · golden-hour DJs · midday brunch · slow conversations · craft & community.
The Movement
More than an event —
the start of a ritual.
The Coffee Village Festival is a celebration of craft, creativity and togetherness. A place where mornings start with purpose and where the golden hour tastes like espresso and fresh air.
Whether you're a seasoned barista, a passionate home brewer, a parent out for a weekend stroll, or someone who simply enjoys a great vibe and a better cup of coffee — this event is for you.
Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your favourite keep cup. Let's drink great coffee — together.
Programme
Festival highlights
Eight days' worth of programming compressed into one long, sun-soaked weekend.
02
Romanian & International Roasters
Meet the makers who are redefining the scene, from Cluj to Copenhagen, and taste their latest harvests.
03
Roaster Village
The festival's beating heart. Talk sourcing, roast profiles and brewing with the producers, and buy beans straight from the source.
04
DJ Sets & Vibe
Chill house, indie sets, jazzy mornings and golden-hour grooves carrying you cup to cup from sunrise to after dark.
05
Nuamos Cup
64 competitors, single elimination, mystery coffee every round. The head-to-head brewers throwdown returns.
06
Ceramic Painting Workshop
A hands-on clay session with a local artisan — create your own piece between espresso breaks.
07
Latte Art Throwdown
Powered by Mølk Barista — Romania's sharpest baristas pour for the title in front of a live crowd.
08
Summer Brunch
Slow mornings, sourdough, seasonal plates and the kind of conversation that doesn't check the time.
Around the village
More than just coffee.
Of course, coffee is only the beginning. The village hums with complementary makers and pop-ups designed for every palate.
- Brewing tools & accessories
- Independent artisans and pop-up shops
- Specialty food stalls & sweet treats
- Elegant prosecco bars
- Matcha bar, cocoa & tea for non-coffee drinkers
- Lemonades & fresh drinks
Powered by Mølk Barista
Latte Art
Throwdown
Romania's sharpest baristas pour head-to-head for the title. Rosettas, swans, tulips and the occasional miracle — judged live, cheered loud, and crowned on the main stage.
Watch it liveA curated salon
The Woman
Coffee Table
Meaningful conversations on hospitality, creativity and entrepreneurship — set in an intimate outdoor lounge, hosted by The Woman within the festival.
Competition
Nuamos Cup
64 competitors, single elimination, mystery coffee every round. The head-to-head brewers throwdown is back for 2026 — bigger, louder and more caffeinated.
See the rules & prizesWorkshop
Ceramic Painting
A hands-on clay session with a local artisan. Shape, paint and take home your own festival keepsake between espresso breaks.
See you in Cluj.
The Village is an open event. Bring your friends, your kids, your colleagues — and a keep cup if you have one.
Dates
14—16 Aug 2026
Location
Iulius Parc
City
Cluj-Napoca, RO
Summer Brunch
Join us for a perfect morning: delicious food and coffee.
