The tobacco industry hosts a vibrant calendar of cigar events each year, from New Year's to Christmas. Attending an outdoor cigar festival is an excellent way to relish the warm weather in spring and summer. Meanwhile, fall and winter’s indoor events offer a comfortable setting to enjoy your hobby when it’s cold outside.
Throughout 2025, there will be hundreds of cigar celebrations, big and small. While it's impossible to list them all here, we want to give you a taste of what's coming up.
We carefully hand-picked our list to showcase cigar events of varying sizes, ranging from business conventions attracting thousands of international attendees to exclusive VIP mixers with only 100 tickets available.
What to expect at a cigar festival
No two cigar festivals are alike. Some tobacco industry expos take place in massive convention centers, while others are relaxed outdoor gatherings, like the Ybor City Cigar Festival—the final major Tampa cigar festival of 2025.
Typically, you must buy an advance ticket, with VIP events and early entry open to those who pay slightly more. However, that's not always the case, and Ybor City is an example of a 2025 cigar festival you can attend for free.
What does a typical cigar festival look like?
As we mentioned, there are no set rules for what a cigar festival should entail, and that's part of the appeal. Every event offers something unique, so choosing which to attend can be fun.
Most festivals share some similarities, though. These include:
- In-person meet-and-greets with respected tobacco industry figures.
- New product launches from major cigar manufacturers.
- Samples and tasting sessions to try new-season cigars.
- Live music and other entertainment throughout the day.
- Craft beer, whisky, and other liquor to pair with your smokes.
- On-site food, from burgers and tacos to gourmet dinners.
Visit the official event websites to discover what a ticket includes. You can also browse social media for photos from previous years' festivals to see what to expect in 2025.
How to choose which tickets to book
Check what's included in your ticket price before you book, and what you'll need to pay extra for on the day. Most large event tickets include samples, free gifts, or access to tasting events at no additional cost—especially if you book a VIP package.
A list of vendors is available for each event, too. The larger trade shows typically host representatives from most top shelf cigar brands, who travel from Honduras, Nicaragua, and other cigar-producing hotspots to meet enthusiasts in person.
Best cigar festivals in 2025
Wherever you're traveling in 2025, you won't be far from a cigar festival, so consider planning your trip around some of the cigar convention dates we’ve listed.
In this shortlist, we've chosen some of the best cigar events of 2025 from locations in the USA, UK, and Europe. Each cigar festival is unique, from B2B tobacco expos, to outdoor celebrations of cigars paired with delicious food, craft beer, and top-drawer whiskies.
Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest - Tampa, FL - March 2025
Date: March 29, 2025 (5.30–9:30 pm VIPs, 6.30–9:30 pm General Admission)
Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa, FL
Tampa’s first cigar festival of 2025 is Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest, held in late March at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. It's one of the first opportunities of the year to mingle with professionals in Cigar City.
This one-day cigar event allows you to sample over 30 top quality cigars, paired with recommended whisky and other liquors. The drinks line-up alone includes whiskies from Tennessee, Canada, Scotland, Ireland, and Japan, with bourbon, rye, and scotch on the menu.
We always say that a great smoke pairs perfectly with a top-tier whisky and this one-day cigar festival showcases that perfectly. If you enjoy smoking with a drink in your hand, this spring event is ideal.
Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show - New Orleans, LA - April 2025
Dates: April 11–14, 2025 (Times vary)
Location: New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
The Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (the PCA Trade Show) takes place at the New Orleans Convention Center in mid-April. It claims to be the "biggest event of the year for the premium tobacco industry".
This is a B2B cigar trade expo for anyone with a professional interest in outstanding cigars and pipe tobacco, from manufacturers to retailers. As a business-focused event, it will feature many new product launches, with exclusive first-looks at the latest from artisan cigar makers.
Every year, over 250 cigar manufacturers present their catalogs at the PCA Trade Show, attracting thousands of visitors from more than 25 countries. It's the essential spring event for anyone in the industry, and ticket sales support tobacco retail advocacy programs—so attendees are also backing the pastime.
Houston Cigar Week - Houston, TX - May 2025
Dates: May 20-25, 2025 (Registration 11 am–5 pm)
Location: 24 locations across Houston, TX
Houston, Texas is Mission Control for this five-day cigar-related celebration. This special week is a great way to start Memorial Day weekend and kickstart your summer in Space City.
The schedule features cigar events in 24 locations with a line-up of over 40 vendor meets, mixers, concerts, and panel discussions. Whatever your interest in cigars, you’ll find something to enjoy.
In addition to entertainment, there's also education. So whether you're a rookie or an aficionado, Houston Cigar Week is one of the most appealing events on the 2025 cigar festival calendar.
Big Smoke Austria - Linsberg, Austria - June 2025
Date: June 14, 2025 (Entry 1 pm, starts 2 pm)
Location: Golfclub Linsberg, Austria
Saturday, June 14th marks the date for Big Smoke Austria, the first European cigar festival on our list. This popular cigar event will return for the third time to the gateway of the Bucklige Welt—Austria's “Land of 1,000 Hills”.
There are only 120 tickets available, so you'll need to book early to attend one of the most exclusive cigar events on the annual agenda. Located at Linsberg Golf Club, 36 miles south of Vienna, you'll be among a select few with access to global tobacco industry guests.
Your ticket includes an exclusive cigars package, expert-led tobacco tastings, and the opportunity to play several rounds of the course at Golfclub Linsberg. The on-site Mulligan Restaurant caters to boost mental and physical energy, powering you through an enjoyable afternoon and into the evening's celebrations.
The Summertime Smoke - High Wycombe, UK - August 2025
Date: August 2, 2025 (11 am–6 pm)
Location: EJ Churchill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 3NS
We couldn't leave England off the list of the best cigar events of 2025. The Summertime Smoke is the perfect excuse to spend some time in Buckinghamshire, just 30 miles from central London.
It's a quintessentially British cigar festival with samples to enjoy from major global manufacturers like Davidoff, Plasencia Cigars, and CAO Cigars, alongside many other confirmed exhibitors.
Pair your smoke with a whisky from The Pavilion bar and, while you're there, why not try your hand at clay pigeon shooting? Book your tickets before this UK cigar festival sells out if you plan to visit England this August.
Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival - Broomfield, CO - August 2025
Date: August 16, 2025 (11–6 pm VIPs, noon–6 pm General Admission)
Location: Omni Interlocken Resort, Broomfield, CO
The Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival takes its name from its stunning backdrop, and the Rocky Mountains offer ample reason to take a trip to Broomfield, Colorado this summer.
This outdoor event unfolds beneath the Colorado sunshine at the Omni Interlocken Resort. It's one of the most laid-back cigar festivals and a firm favorite among people who prefer open landscapes to convention centers.
Attendees can enjoy cigar tastings from top manufacturers and plenty of entertainment, live music performances, and craft beer vendors. If you only attend one summer cigar festival in 2025, this is a strong contender.
InterTabac - Dortmund, Germany - September 2025
Dates: September 18-20, 2025 (10 am–6 pm and 5 pm on final day)
Location: Messe Dortmund, Germany
InterTabac is the last European cigar event of 2025 on our list. It’s the largest trade fair in the world dedicated to tobacco products and accessories and the place to be if you want to connect with industry professionals.
Dortmund will be the destination for thousands of aficionados this September, from passionate cigar smokers to the artisans crafting hand-rolled cigars and other tobacco products.
Attending this event will also be a fantastic opportunity to explore emerging trends in the industry. You can anticipate new technologies, innovations, and numerous product launches from the world's largest tobacco brands. Additionally, you'll gain insights into the latest trends shaping the international market.
Big Smoke - Las Vegas, NV - October/November 2025
Dates: October 31–November 1, 2025 (Times TBD)
Location: Paris Las Vegas, NV
Halloween marks the start of this two-day festival, touted as one of the most highly anticipated cigar events of 2025. Discover the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino’s iconic half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower and you'll be transported to the romance and glamor of the French capital.
Big Smoke Las Vegas is a dazzling showcase of some of the world's most esteemed cigar brands. It includes educational seminars and in-person meet-and-greets with prominent figures from the tobacco industry.
If that doesn't grab your attention, don't worry. You can also enjoy recommended cigar and whisky pairings amid the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip.
Ybor City Cigar Festival - Tampa, FL - December 2025
Date: December 7, 2025 (11 am–5 pm)
Location: Centennial Park, Ybor City, Tampa, FL
Ybor City Cigar Festival in Tampa, Florida, is one of the best ways to wrap up the year if you live in the Sunshine State. It's a free community held event each December in the heart of Florida's 'Cigar City,' also known as the Cigar Heritage Festival.
This long-running cigar festival began in 1994, and the nostalgia has only grown over its 30-year history. The 2025 edition allows attendees to meet global handmade cigar vendors and watch live cigar-rolling demonstrations.
A lineup of live entertainment, a makers' market featuring art, clothing, and jewelry, and snack and drink trucks, all contribute to a fantastic pre-Christmas celebration of Tampa's cigar-making heritage.