O Latte Art Throwdown Lisbon Coffee Week 2026 is a battle of talent and precision, dedicated to baristas who have mastered the art of drawing with coffee. With 16 participants competing head-to-head in a direct elimination format, this championship challenges the consistency, creativity and cold-bloodedness of the country's best latte artists.
Over the course of four intense rounds, the contestants will have to replicate patterns drawn from the Coffee Week pack of cards, using just a spray of plant-based drink and a single shot of espresso. The coffees will be extracted by the organisation's baristas and the designs presented directly to the judges' table - with no room for error or retouching.
In the semi-final, a wild card raises the bar even higher: whoever lost in that round will have another chance, but it depends on the steaming of the finalists to create their plant-based drink. The grand final tests consistency with two identical patterns - one in a cappuccino cup and one in an espresso cup.
The Top 3 will be rewarded with products Tasteologybarista accessories and, of course, coffee. Even if you're not taking part, join the audience to cheer on your favourite baristas in one of the most electrifying moments of Lisbon Coffee Week.
Evaluation includes consistency, adaptation and execution.
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Lisbon Coffee Week is the biggest coffee festival in Portugal.
There are 7 days dedicated to coffee and, above all, to celebrating coffee culture. The events range from workshops to parties, championships, lectures and culminate in the largest Coffee Market in Portugal.
In its second edition, Lisbon Coffee Week opens the doors of the Coffee Market - the meeting point for coffee lovers and professionals with workshops, more talks, championships and lots of coffee!
https://www.8marvila.com/We want to bring the smell of coffee to the city of Lisbon, so the workshops and parties of this coffee festival are spread throughout the city. See where all the pop-up events are here.
The Coffee Market will take place at 8 Marvila from 27 to 29 March.
For seven days Lisbon will smell of coffee.
From Monday to Thursday you'll find Lisbon Coffee Week events all over the city, with workshops taking place in coffee shops, restaurants and schools.
And between Friday and Sunday, the country's biggest coffee festival takes you to the Coffee Market, The largest coffee market, where you can taste unlimited coffees, attend lectures and championships, buy coffee and equipment at unique discounts and much more.
Lisbon Coffee Week is designed not only for coffee professionals - producers, importers, entrepreneurs, roasters and baristas - but also for the end consumer, with talks and competitions for all levels of coffee knowledge.
A coffee festival for everyone.
Lisbon Coffee Week has international speakers and participants from all over the world, so this year's event is mostly in English.
However, some speakers may not be comfortable, so some talks and workshops will be given in Portuguese.
At every event we will always have staff are available to help you translate if you have language difficulties and want to take part.
So check the language you'll be guided in at each event and, if you have any questions, get in touch with us.
Yes, our photographers will be identified, as well as any press who may attend.
By buying tickets for Lisbon Coffee Week you agree to be photographed and filmed within the framework of the events, as well as allowing us to use your image to publicise the event in the future.
As you understand, we want to protect the integrity of the festival, our speakers and exhibitors. Therefore, if you intend to photograph or film parts of the event, we ask that you exercise common sense and abide by some basic rules.
Although you may photograph or film during Lisbon Coffee Week for personal use, you may not sell any photos or videos of the festival. Please respect the privacy of other participants who may not wish to be filmed or photographed.
The safety of children is very important to us, so images or voices of children used online will not identify the child unless we have permission from the child's carers to do so.
The Coffee Market is completely accessible to people with reduced mobility and wheelchairs, however we can't guarantee access to all the workshops for people with reduced mobility, as the various spaces where they will take place may not be accessible. So if you need assistance, please contact us.
This year's Coffee Market will have exhibitors from all areas of coffee, from speciality coffee micro-roasters to professional espresso equipment.
All the roasters will have espresso or filter coffee available, as well as plant-based coffee drinks (cappuccinos, flat whites or similar). You can also find teas, chocolates and more.
Try as many coffees as you like, you can repeat the roasts and try all the coffees available.
Of course! Above all, Lisbon Coffee Week is a community event. Children up to the age of 12 are welcome and don't pay for a ticket as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult and bring a cup from home for the tastings.
What's more, all the toasters will be able to make vegetable drink babyccinos for the children and we'll have a surprise for the little ones!
8 Marvila has several catering spaces. You'll also find exhibitors with food and pastry options.
Yes, as long as they're on a lead, four-legged friends are welcome! Please be aware of noise and possible encounters with other dogs.
We'll be happy to help you, so send us or an e-mail to He***@**************ek.pt or contact us by WhatsApp on +351 916 419 826.