Dak Events

Shanghai Pop-up x Universe Force

From 16 September to 3 November 2026, we were the very first guest roaster at Universe Force’s new space in Rockbund, Shanghai.

16/09/2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Our friends at Universe Force opened their first semi-permanent space in Shanghai’s Rockbund district, and every seven weeks they invite a different roaster from around the world to take over the space and share their coffees with the Shanghai community. We had the pleasure of kicking things off as their very first guest roaster. Thomas was behind the bar brewing DAK coffee, with a selection of our retail boxes on the shelves to take home.

Universe Force entrance in Rockbund, Shanghai
Universe Force storefront with DAK posters in the window
The bar at Universe Force with the DAK x Universe Force poster

Rockbund sits right at the top of the Bund, so the Pudong skyline was only a short walk away, coffee in hand. Seeing DAK on a bar in Shanghai, this far from Amsterdam, was pretty special.

Pour-over brewing at the DAK pop-up in Shanghai
Pouring a DAK filter coffee at Universe Force
DAK retail boxes on the shelves at Universe Force
Now Brewing sign outside the Universe Force space
Guests in the Universe Force space
Universe Force paper introducing DAK, with coffee on the table
A DAK x Universe Force cup with a red brick building reflected around it
A DAK coffee by the river with the Pudong skyline

A big thank you to George, Carrie and the whole Universe Force team for having us. If you’re in Shanghai, go and see who’s on the bar next!

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  • DAK x ADAM PENDLETON COLLAB

    Coffee meets contemporary art. We’re incredibly excited to share a very special collaboration with American artist Adam Pendleton, created to celebrate the opening of his solo exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. To mark the occasion, we’ve created a limited-edition DAK coffee box, bringing a little piece of this collaboration beyond the museum walls and into your daily coffee ritual. The box is available exclusively at two locations: the Stedelijk Museum shop and our DAK showroom in Amsterdam, while stocks last. A pretty special moment for us, and an exhibition you definitely shouldn’t miss. Come discover both! “Some Wild Kind of Language” by artist Adam Pendleton is on view at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam from October 10, 2026, to January 17, 2027.

    Date

    From 10 October 2026

    Time

    9am – 5pm

    Price

    N/A

    Place

    DAK Showroom Bellamyplein 16H, Amsterdam Exhibition: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

  • DAK Book Launch – Dublin

    We’re bringing DAK in Every Sense, our very first book, to Dublin! To celebrate, we’re teaming up with our friends at Proper Order for a special evening of coffee, cocktails and pastries. Join us for espresso martinis, paired with a special pastry created by No Messin’. A chance to discover the book in person, have a drink with us and celebrate seven years of DAK together. Whether you’ve been following DAK from the beginning or have only recently discovered us, we’d love to see you there. Tickets available through Proper Order’s website. Limited spots.

    Date

    18 November 2026

    Time

    5:30pm – 8pm

    Price

    €10

    Place

    Proper Order Coffee Co Unit 1, The Distillery Building, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 WDX9, Ireland

  • DAK Book Launch – Paris

    Clove has been an important part of our story over the years, and a partner we hold close to our hearts. They even have their own little place in the book, so it only felt natural to celebrate the launch of DAK in Every Sense together in Paris. Join us at Clove for an evening of filter coffees, cocktails (or mocktails), a special pastry made for the occasion, and of course, a chance to discover the book in person. We’ll also be hosting a short, informal book presentation around 6:30–7pm, sharing a little more about the story behind it.

    Date

    20 November 2026

    Time

    5.30pm -8pm

    Price

    €5

    Place

    Clove Coffee Shop, 14 Rue de la Chappe, Paris, France