12–15 November 2026 | Córdoba, Spain

For four days this November, Córdoba becomes the world’s cheese capital as it hosts the International Cheese Festival and the prestigious World Cheese Awards. Bringing together cheesemakers, affineurs, retailers, buyers, judges, educators and passionate cheese lovers from across the globe, this is one of the most significant events in the international cheese calendar.

What’s On?

The festival combines world-class competition with education, innovation and celebration, featuring:

• World Cheese Awards – the world’s leading cheese competition, showcasing thousands of cheeses judged by an international panel of experts.
• Cheese Market – discover and purchase exceptional cheeses from producers around the world.
• III Forum on Dairy Innovation – presentations and discussions exploring the latest developments in dairy science, cheesemaking, sustainability and technology.
• Tastings & Pairings – guided experiences led by industry experts.
• Lactópolis – an interactive area celebrating dairy culture and innovation.
• Exhibition Hall – meet producers, suppliers and organisations from across the global cheese industry.

Who Should Attend?

Whether you’re a cheese professional or an enthusiastic consumer, there’s something for everyone.

Professionals can network with producers, buyers and distributors, discover emerging trends, source new products and hear from leading voices in the industry.

Meanwhile, food lovers can immerse themselves in tastings, demonstrations, masterclasses and one of the largest celebrations of cheese ever assembled.

Why Visit?

• Experience the world’s biggest celebration of cheese.
• Taste exceptional cheeses from every corner of the globe.
• Meet renowned cheesemakers, affineurs and industry experts.
• Discover the latest innovations shaping the future of cheese.
• Network with international producers and buyers.
• Explore the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city of Córdoba while attending a truly unique gastronomic event.

The World Cheese Awards

The highlight of the festival is the internationally renowned World Cheese Awards, where thousands of cheeses from more than 40 countries compete for the industry’s highest honours. Judged by hundreds of cheese experts from around the world, the competition celebrates excellence across every style of cheese and culminates in the announcement of the coveted World’s Best Cheese. As the host city for 2026, Córdoba will welcome the global cheese community for this landmark edition of the awards.

Disclaimer

This event is not organised nor run by the Academy of Cheese. If appropriate, please refer to the organiser’s website for full Terms & Conditions and remember to check the event website before you travel to avoid disappointment.