September 23–25, 2026
Bougainville Chocolate Festival
Buin, South Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
papuanewguinea.travel/events
Celebrating Bougainville’s renowned cacao, this festival connects visitors with cocoa farmers, chocolate makers and local communities through demonstrations, farm experiences, workshops and cultural activities in one of Papua New Guinea’s important cacao-growing regions.
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September 3 - 5, 2026
Salon Chocolate y Cacao
World Trade Center Mexico City, Montecito 38, Nápoles, Benito Juárez, 03810 Ciudad de México
www.salonchocolate.mx
The Salon Chocolate y Cacao is an exciting annual event held in Mexico City, dedicated to celebrating the rich tradition of chocolate and cacao. This vibrant festival brings together chocolatiers, cacao farmers, and industry experts to showcase their finest products and innovations. Visitors can indulge in tastings, attend workshops, and explore the journey from bean to bar. It's a must-attend event for chocolate lovers seeking to discover new flavours and techniques.
September 4–5, 2026
Nordic Craft Chocolate Festival
Festplassen, Bergen, Norway
www.nordiccraftchocolate.org
Discover Nordic and European bean-to-bar makers at this craft chocolate celebration in Bergen. Tastings, workshops and cacao-focused experiences introduce visitors to artisan chocolate while connecting the festival with Norway’s wider regional food culture.
September 15 - 16, 2026
Specialty Chocolate Fair 2026
Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London
www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk/speciality-chocolate-fair
The UK’s only trade event dedicated to artisan chocolate. Speciality Chocolate Fair is a dedicated trade event for fine and artisan chocolate, providing a unique and focused platform to showcase luxury and gourmet chocolate to top buyers.
September 26 - 27, 2026
Brighton Chocolate Festival
Brighthelm Centre, North Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton UK
www.brightonchocolatefestival.co.uk
The Brighton Chocolate Festival is a delightful annual event celebrating the world of chocolate. Held in the vibrant city of Brighton, it brings together top chocolatiers, confectioners, and artisans to showcase their delectable creations. Visitors can indulge in tastings, attend workshops, and discover new trends in chocolate making. With a focus on both craftsmanship and sustainability, the festival is a must-visit for chocolate lovers seeking to explore, taste, and learn.
September 26 - 27, 2026
NZ Chocolate and Coffee Festival
The Viaduct Events Centre, 171 Halsey Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland.
chocolatecoffeefestival.nz
The Chocolate & Coffee Festival is New Zealand’s biggest celebration of chocolate, coffee and sweet treats. Held annually, it is a must-attend event for enthusiasts and industry lovers alike. Formerly known as a show, it was renamed in 2020 to reflect its growth and evolving experience. The festival brings together New Zealand’s finest chocolatiers, chocolate makers and coffee roasters for a vibrant showcase of flavour and craftsmanship.
September 27, 2026 | Noon–5 p.m.
Chocolade Festival Zutphen
Historic City Centre, Zutphen, Netherlands
www.chocoladefestivalzutphen.nl
The historic centre of Zutphen becomes a chocolate destination as chocolatiers and artisans showcase their creations. Visitors can discover unusual flavours, watch chocolate-making demonstrations and explore the city during this free annual Dutch festival.
September 29–October 3, 2026
ChocoWeek Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
www.salondeschocolatiers.com/chocoweek
Geneva celebrates chocolate with five days of tastings, chocolate workshops, ChocoApéros and culinary experiences. ChocoWeek culminates on October 3 with the 12th Rallye du Chocolat, connecting visitors with chocolatiers throughout the city.
October 28–November 1, 2026
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October 24, 2026
October 30 - November 1, 2026
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February 20–21, 2027
February 27–28, 2027
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