Railway Memory & Cultural Heritage

Festival Story & Heritage

Coffee Express Fest unites 140 years of Mediterranean railway memory with world specialty coffee culture, staging a grand historical station platform at Atatürk Park.

Historic Varda Viaduct

Varda Viaduct (German Bridge)

Completed in 1912 across the rugged Taurus Mountains canyon, this monumental stone viaduct represents the beating heart of our railway motif.

Steam Locomotive and Train Station

Adana Central Station & Platform Life

Station coffeehouses where generations of passengers waited for long journeys inspired our festival's unique "Boarding Pass" ticket concept.

Baghdad Railway
Since 1886

Baghdad Railway & Adana Station

Inaugurated in 1886, the Mersin-Tarsus-Adana line and the historic Baghdad Railway established the city as a legendary crossroads of commerce, trade, and cultural convergence.

Varda Viaduct
Iconic Landmark

Varda Viaduct & Taurus Express

Spanning deep alpine valleys across the Taurus Mountains, the historic Varda Bridge has guided travelers into Cilicia for over a century and inspired our festival emblem.

Platform Coffeehouse Culture
Social Hubs

Platform Coffeehouse Culture

Historic station coffeehouses were lively meeting places where travelers shared stories over steaming cups. Our festival brings back this warm platform gathering spirit.

Historic Debut
2018 · 1st Edition

Historic Debut: 44,000 Attendees

The inaugural 2018 festival welcomed over 44,000 visitors, marking the largest coffee gathering in southern Turkey's history.

Global Stage
2026 · 2nd Edition

Global Stage & 60,000+ Goal

Taking place 22–25 October 2026, the second edition expands into a premier international celebration featuring 120+ roasters, global baristas, and concerts.

Cam Küre Association Initiative
Public Culture

Cam Küre Association Initiative

Organized by Cam Küre Culture & Art Association as a fully non-profit, free-admission cultural service for the community and visiting coffee lovers.

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