Another Coffee Festival brings 34 roasters, tasting tokens, and a booth-hopping format to Guoco Tower Urban Park from September 3 to 6.
Don’t let the name fool you. Another Coffee Festival might sound like just another caffeine-centric gathering, but its unique format—reusable cups, tasting tokens, and 34 roasters spread across four days—makes it the closest Singapore has come to a true specialty coffee crawl. The event runs from September 3 to 6 at Guoco Tower Urban Park, aiming to spotlight the people, stories, and communities behind specialty coffee while strengthening the local scene through collaboration.
The inaugural edition will feature 19 homegrown roasters alongside 15 international names from nine countries and regions. International heavyweights include Fuglen from Norway, South Korea’s Centre Coffee, Japan’s Coffee County, Indonesia’s Common Grounds, and the Philippines’ Yardstick Coffee—some making their Singapore debut. Local favorites such as PPP Coffee, Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee, and Homeground Coffee Roasters will also be pouring.
Instead of buying drinks individually, visitors purchase a reusable cup and tasting tokens, which can be exchanged for coffees across the entire lineup. This format encourages hopping from booth to booth, comparing flavor profiles, chatting with roasters, and discovering cafés you might otherwise miss.
Beyond the Cup: Talks, Art, and Limited-Edition Roasts
The festival goes beyond what’s in your cup. Expect founder talks, guided tastings, limited-edition roasts, exclusive merchandise, and creative collaborations throughout the weekend. South Korean illustrator Moonsub Shin—whose hand-drawn café sketches have become instantly recognizable in coffee circles—will create a large-scale illustrated mural live from 11 a.m. on September 3. He’ll also customize festival cups with live drawings during daily illustration sessions across all four days.
Ticket Pricing and Early Bird Deals
Festival-goers can buy a standard festival cup for $15 and tasting tokens starting at $12 for three. Early birds can save: Super Early Pourer bundles are on sale from now until July 31, starting at just $21.60 for a cup and three tokens. In August, general early-bird bundles go on sale with discounts of up to 20 percent. Standard ticket prices kick in after August. Tickets are available at anothercoffee.sg.
Event Details
Another Coffee Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 3 and 4, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 5 and 6 at Guoco Tower Urban Park. For updates, follow them on Instagram @anothercoffee.sg.
Why This Festival Matters
Singapore’s coffee scene has grown rapidly in recent years, with specialty cafés popping up across the island. Yet, until now, there hasn’t been a dedicated event that lets attendees sample such a wide range of roasters in one place. The tasting token system removes the hassle of individual purchases, making it easy to compare brews and chat with roasters. By bringing together local and international names, the festival aims to foster collaboration and elevate Singapore’s position in the global coffee map.
What to Expect
- 34 roasters from nine countries and regions, including first-time Singapore appearances
- Reusable cup and tasting tokens for a booth-hopping experience
- Founder talks, guided tastings, and limited-edition roasts
- Live mural painting by South Korean illustrator Moonsub Shin, starting 11 a.m. on September 3
- Daily cup-customization sessions with Shin across all four days
Ticket Options
- Standard festival cup: $15
- Tasting tokens: Starting at $12 for three
- Super Early Pourer bundles: $21.60 for a cup and three tokens (available through July 31)
- General early-bird bundles: Up to 20 percent off (available in August)
- Standard pricing: After August
Tickets can be purchased at anothercoffee.sg.
Broader Impact
As Singapore’s coffee culture matures, events like Another Coffee Festival help bridge the gap between casual drinkers and the specialty coffee community. By offering a low-barrier, high-reward tasting experience, the festival could inspire more people to explore single-origin beans, alternative brewing methods, and the stories behind their morning cup. For roasters, it’s a chance to connect directly with curious consumers and build lasting relationships. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a curious newbie, this festival offers a rare opportunity to taste the world’s best coffees—all in one park.