NEXTOPIA Local Harvest Coffee Fest 2026 Brings Italian Coffee Culture to Thai Communities

Siam Paragon launches 'NEXTOPIA Local Harvest Coffee Fest 2026' at the NEXTOPIA space on the 5th floor, inviting all to explore a new coffee culture that blends international classical heritage with authentic Thai community traditions. The event prioritizes building a strong coffee community while promoting ESG initiatives through supporting disadvantaged Thai coffee farmers and encouraging responsible resource use for sustainable social and environmental impact.

The festival runs from April 23 to May 12, 2026, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute. The opening ceremony will be graced by international ambassadors.

Key Highlights:

* A Sip of Italy: Where Coffee Becomes Culture – A major collaboration between Siam Paragon, the Italian Embassy, and the Italian Cultural Institute celebrating coffee as world culture

* Italian Passion: The Art of Espresso – Asia's first exhibition of espresso machines from a world tour, featuring rare machines from different eras shipped directly from Italy, showcasing coffee history and craftsmanship

* Talk & Experiences – Special forums exploring traditional Italian coffee culture and global coffee trends led by experts from Italy

* Family Workshop & Fun – Creative activities for families including sessions from Bimbi Italiani and coffee latte art fortune telling

* Jazz & Coffee – Performance by Bruno Brugnano & Bangkok New Trio on International Jazz Day, April 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM

* From Coffee to Creativity – A Family Experience – Activities for children and families by BIMBI Italiani on April 25, 2026

* A Sip of Italy Market – Coffee products from various regions with support from the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC)

* Exclusive Collaboration Menu – Special dishes featuring Italian coffee blended creatively with food and beverages by Italian chefs collaborating with NEXTOPIA restaurants including Dean & Deluca, Fallabella Little Sister Kitchen, Fatt Chicken and Slim Pig, Fikka, Gelateria Kitokki, Hopsy Story, and Nicolo

* Local Harvest Coffee Market – A fair trade community coffee market featuring small-scale farmers and traders nationwide, offering quality beans produced with environmental care through a Direct Trade model from farm to consumer without middlemen. Participating cafes include A Keen, Dean & Deluca, Dots Coffee, Fikka, Nicolo, and SC All Day Morning Cafe

Siam Paragon and NEXTOPIA believe that one cup of coffee can create significant change—not just in taste, but in supporting farmers and caring for the planet simultaneously. They invite all coffee lovers and interested visitors to join this creative and sustainable coffee community.