Uppers & Downers - Festival of Coffee Beers Tickets

Uppers & Downers is the brainchild of coffee and beer culture converging at the Festival of Coffee Beers. Born in Chicago in 2015 at Thalia Hall, this collaboration between Intelligentsia Coffee and Good Beer Hunting brought together two worlds for a progressive tasting experience. Co-founders Michael Kiser (Good Beer Hunting) and Stephen Morrissey (World Barista Champion) shaped a format that continues to educate and delight enthusiasts with up to 15 tastings per session.

From its London debut in 2018 at Mick’s Garage in Hackney Wick to its Chicago main events, the festival has evolved into a multi-sensory celebration featuring three coffee-beer categories—Roasty Toasty, Light Bright, and Culture Clash. Uppers & Downers remains a reliable anchor for coffee nerds and beer lovers alike, offering charitable and educational elements, including tastings, competitions, and collaborations with 20+ breweries and roasters.

Below you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information to help you secure your seats for the next stop on this unique coffee-beer journey. We’ve got you covered with credible details, official channels, and practical notes about venues and dates.

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Stay tuned for future dates, exact venues, and session times. As with the festival’s multi-city approach, each date is treated as its own event, ensuring you have complete, up-to-date information for planning your visit to the next Festival of Coffee Beers experience.