11 Design Fairs & Festivals Coming To London In 2026
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From contemporary showstoppers to antique decor, these are the interior design events to fill your calendar with this year
Whether you’re looking to quench your curiosity for what’s new in the world of interiors or you’re simply after a statement piece to liven up your home, take note: these are the top London design fairs and festivals to visit in 2026.
London’s Best Design Fairs & Festivals
London Design Week
London Design Week
See what’s new in the world of interiors at London Design Week, where over 135 showrooms and more than 30 pop-up ‘House Guests’ open their doors to the public. Be inspired by new collection launches from international brands and boutique ateliers, listen in on industry-led panel events and get stuck in with hands-on making workshops.
When: 9 to 13 March 2026
Where: Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, London SW10 0XE
Tickets: Free entry | dcch.co.uk
TRI Design Festival
London’s newest design festival makes its debut this spring. Coinciding with London Design Week, TRI Design Festival is a four-day celebration featuring a programme packed with free-to-attend immersive workshops, masterclasses, panel discussions and curated experiences from leaders in interiors, hospitality, fashion and lifestyle. This year, the festival is guided by the theme ‘Cloud Dancer’, a nod to Pantone’s Colour of the Year. Highlights from the programme include an art tour by The Lanesborough, a deep dive into the heritage of Sloane Square’s iconic Peter Jones store, and panel discussions on hospitality design, branded residences, and the world of Timothy Oulton.
When: 12 to 15 March 2026
Where: Multiple locations across London
Tickets: Free entry, registration required for selected workshops | tridesign.co.uk
Ideal Home Show
Ideal Home Show
The Ideal Home Show returns to London this April, brining this its major exhibition of home improvement, interior design, gardens and lifestyle products back to the capital for its 118th edition. This year, the focus will be on what’s new, now and next in home – with immersive installations, interactive demonstrations, design talks and masterclasses taking place throughout the 10-day event.
When: 10 to 19 April 2026
Where: Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX
Tickets: Tickets from £14 | idealhomeshow.co.uk
London Craft Week
London Craft Week
London Craft Week is a city-wide festival, celebrating exceptional craftsmanship across various sectors and disciplines. Taking place all over the capital, with events and showcases taking place in multiple venues, the programme of events is designed to show the creative talent behind some of the world’s most beautiful objects, telling stories of their inspiration, process and materials. A curated selection, not based on price or fame but underlying substance.
When: 11 to 17 May 2026
Where: Locations around London
Tickets: Details available soon | londoncraftweek.com
The Decorative Fair
The Decorative Fair
At The Decorative Art Fair you’ll find over 130 specialist dealers showcasing antiques, fine and decorative art and 20th century design dating. Pieces date from the 1700s all the way up to the 1970s, with a wide range of price points making it one of the more accessible London fairs. The spring edition, which takes place this May, will put the spotlight on garden decoration.
When: 12 to 17 May 2026 (spring edition) and 29 September to 4 October 2026 (autumn edition)
Where: Evolution London, Battersea Park, SW11
Tickets: Tickets from £10 (free entry after 4pm) | decorativefair.com
Clerkenwell Design Week
Clerkenwell Design Week
One of the UK’s biggest design festivals returns to the capital this spring, showcasing the work of world-leading interiors brands and emerging talents. Featuring over 600 showroom events, 15 curated exhibitions, installations, topical talks, design destinations and even a fringe programme, there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone. And, for the first time this year, ‘The Luxury Edit’ will be held at Haberdashers’ Hall, featuring its very own talks series along with top global design brands and a special Italian curated space.
When: 19 to 21 May 2026
Where: Locations around London
Tickets: Free entry (register here) | clerkenwelldesignweek.com
WOW!house (Christopher Horwood)
WOW!house
WOW!house is the ultimate designer showcase bringing interior design to life. Some of the biggest names in the business create individual room sets within a temporary ‘home’ in the main atrium at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. This is your chance to see the work of professionals whose projects are usually only for show to private clients.
When: 2 June to 2 July 2026
Where: Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, London SW10 0XE
Tickets: Tickets from £23 (early bird £10 ticketsare available until 26 February) | dcch.co.uk
Treasure House Fair (Homer, 2024-2025 by Sean Henry presented as part of The Sculpture Walk)
Treasure House Fair
Gearing up for its fourth edition in 2026 is Treasure House Fair. Returning to the historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, this London fair brings together a curated blend of art, antiques and design. More than 70 of the world’s foremost dealers gather to showcase their finest work, meticulously vetted by independent experts.
When: 24 to 30 June 2026
Where: Royal Hospital Chelsea, South Grounds, London SW3 4SR
Tickets: Free entry | treasurehousefair.com
London Design Festival (Victoria and Albert Museum)
London Design Festival
One to mark for your calendars is London Design Festival, the capital’s biggest event dedicated to art and design. The festival takes place in familiar hotspots across the city – including Brompton Road, Shoreditch and Mayfair – with the V&A Museum acting as the central hub for key installations and exhibitions. It celebrates and promotes the city as a design capital on the global stage, with a packed schedule of events, installations, talks, parties and workshops making it a hot event this autumn.
When: 12 to 20 September 2026
Where: Locations around London
Tickets: Details available soon | londondesignfestival.com
PAD London (photo by Nick Harvey)
PAD London
Another permanent fixture on the city’s art and design circuit is PAD London. The only fair in the UK that is exclusively dedicated to historical and contemporary design – and the sister fair to PAD Paris, which was launched in 1998 – PAD London offers a curated showcase of the world’s leading galleries, illustrating how combinations of old and new create the most striking interiors.
When: 13 to 18 October 2026
Where: Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EN
Tickets: Tickets from £30 | padesignart.com
LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair (Gladwell & Patterson)
LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair
The LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair is an international showcase for art and antiques, with more than 80 exhibitors presenting work from across the art, antiques, design and decorative arts spectrum, including jewellery, furniture, carpets, tapestries, antiquities, clocks, ceramics, silver and fine art industries. Authenticity is assured thanks to a 70-member specialist committee pre-vetting everything on sale. With prices ranging from £500 to £500,000 and above, sought-after pieces appeal to both the established collector and first-time buyer alike.
When: 27 October to 1 November 2026
Where: Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EN
Tickets: Details available soon | lapadalondon.com
