11 Design Fairs & Festivals Coming To London In 2026

By Carole Annett & Charlie Colville

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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

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Collect

Collect Art Fair

For a fresh list of names and artworks, make sure to schedule a visit to Collect – London’s leading international art fair dedicated entirely to contemporary craft and design. Featuring specialist galleries from around the globe – all hand-picked by an advisory panel comprised of industry experts – visitors will be able to browse ceramics, furniture, glass, jewellery, wearable art, metalwork, sculpture, textiles and woodwork by 300 living artists, with 80 percent of pieces having been made in the last five years. (Prices range from £500 to £50,000.)

When: 27 February to 1 March 2026

Where: Somerset House

Tickets: Tickets from £25 | craftscouncil.org.uk

Affordable Art Fair

Affordable Art Fair

Created to make art – and the act of buying art – accessible to everyone, Affordable Art Fair is the perfect place to discover the joys of collecting. Hosted in London’s beautiful Battersea Park, visitors can sweep through a hand-picked selection of galleries showcasing thousands of original contemporary artworks, from both establshed and emerging artists. And with artworks priced from just £100, you can’t go wrong.

When: 4 to 8 March 2026 (with a private view on 4 March)

Where: Evolution London, Queenstown Road, SW8

Tickets: Tickets from £14 (concessions available) | affordableartfair.com

Art Installation At London Design Week 2022

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

Olivia von Halle, London Craft Week

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

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 at Clerkenwell Design Week.

When: 19 to 21 May 2026

Where: Locations around London

Tickets: Free entry (register here) | clerkenwelldesignweek.com

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WOW!house (c) 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

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 2026

Where: Royal Hospital Chelsea, South Grounds, London SW3 4SR

Tickets: Free entry | treasurehousefair.com

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

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

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