2026 KINTEX Cafe & Bakery Fair: Pre-Registration, Free Admission, Exhibition Profile & Travel Guide

The 2026 Cafe & Bakery Fair, one of Korea’s premier trade shows for the coffee and baking industry, will take place at KINTEX (킨텍스) in Goyang from October 29 (Thu) through November 1 (Sun), 2026.

The event brings together specialty coffee roasters, commercial espresso machine distributors, artisanal bakery machinery, tea blenders, cafe packaging suppliers, and franchise consultants. By completing online pre-registration prior to your visit, you can avoid the 10,000 KRW regular entry fee and enter free of charge.

2026 KINTEX Cafe & Bakery Fair Event Overview#

Admission Policy & Pre-Registration Guide#

To avoid long queues at the ticket booth, visitors are strongly recommended to register online prior to arrival.

Pro Tip: The last admission time is 17:30, exactly 30 minutes before closing. If you plan to participate in coffee cupping sessions or buyer meetings, aim to arrive before 15:00 for a comfortable tour.

Exhibition Categories & Floor Flow#

The exhibition floor is organized by product category for seamless navigation.

graph TD
    A[KINTEX Hall Lobby Entrance] --> B[Scan Mobile Barcode Ticket]
    B --> C[Enter Main Exhibition Floor]
    C --> D{Select Primary Interest}
    D -->|Coffee & Tea Tasting| E[Specialty Coffee & TEA Zone]
    D -->|Machinery & Tools| F[Espresso Machines & Bakery Machinery]
    D -->|Packaging & Interior| G[Eco Packaging & Furniture Zone]
    E --> H[Business Matching & Purchasing]
    F --> H
    G --> H
    class H accent

2026 Exhibition Schedule Comparison#

Mirae Fairs hosts two main editions of the Cafe & Bakery Fair during 2026 in the Seoul Metropolitan Area.

Directions & Transportation Guide#

Travelling to KINTEX is convenient using the GTX-A high-speed express subway line from central Seoul.

• GTX-A Express Subway: Arrive at GTX-A KINTEX Station (킨텍스역) Exit 5, then walk roughly 8 to 10 minutes toward the main entrance.
• Subway Line 3: Arrive at Daehwa Station (대화역) Exit 2, followed by a 15-minute walk or a short local bus transfer.
• Parking: KINTEX surface and underground parking available (Base fee roughly 1,500 KRW per 30 mins, max 12,000 KRW per day).

Related Guides#

• Venue Overview: KINTEX Visitor Guide — Halls 1 & 2 Directions & GTX-A 17-Min Route
• Getting Here: Seoul Station to KINTEX — GTX-A Express 17-Min Route & Transit Options
• Parking: KINTEX & Goyang Stadium Parking Guide — Rates & Alternative Spots
• Luggage Storage: KINTEX Luggage Storage — Locker Locations & Suitcase Storage
• First-time Visitor: KINTEX First-Time Visitor Guide