INDIA ART FAIR 2026
Date: February 5 – 8
Location: NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi

India Art Fair 2026 marks its biggest edition in history, bringing together 123 exhibitors at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi. The fair brings together leading Indian and international galleries, artists, curators, and collectors, and includes a dedicated Design section featuring pioneering studios and emerging Indian designers. 

AMBIENTE 2026 
Date: February 6 – 10
Location: Messe Frankfurt, Germany

Ambiente Frankfurt 2026 is the leading B2B international consumer goods fair, displaying consumer goods, interiors, dining, and lifestyle products. Frankfurt becomes the global meeting point for the consumer goods industry, with Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld taking place simultaneously, creating one comprehensive platform for modern living, interior design, gifting, decoration and creative design. For anyone in the tableware and hospitality space, this is an unmissable sourcing and trend-setting moment. The 2026 edition also celebrates 25 years of Talents, with a special exhibition featuring former participants who have become established designers. 

Date: May 14 – 20
Location: Various locations across New York City, USA

New York's premier design festival takes over the city across a week of exhibitions, installations, and product launches, with ICFF at the Javits Convention Center anchoring the trade fair. A sprawling, energetic snapshot of where American and global design is heading  especially, in interiors, furniture, and material innovation.

6. JUNE

3 DAYS OF DESIGN 2026 
Date: June 10 – 12
Location: Various locations across Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design festival returns from 10–12 June 2026, with exhibitions and product launches following the theme "Make This Moment Matter." The 13th edition will deliver an unforgettable experience through eight exciting locations across the city, with over 460 emerging and established professional brands represented.

7. SEPTEMBER

MAISON & OBJET PARIS - SEPTEMBER EDITION 
Date: September 10 – 14
Location: Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, France

From September 10 to 14, 2026, Maison & Objet turns up the energy with "Pulse in Motion" - a fresh burst of creativity dreamed up with trend agency NellyRodi and brought to life by this edition's ambassador, Studio Masquespacio. Seven immersive worlds come alive, each brimming with inspiration and exciting business opportunities. 

8. OCTOBER 

ID MUMBAI 2026
Date: October 9 – 11
Location: Jio World Centre, BKC, Mumbai, India

India's most definitive design week returns to Mumbai, the country's luxury and design capital. World-renowned Indian and international icons come together to share new ideas, unravel design concepts, and engage in architectural conversations. Packed with elaborate design exhibits, riveting talks, and industry leaders in community, this is the Indian design calendar's most prestigious gathering.

9. NOVEMBER 

DUBAI DESIGN WEEK 2026
Date: November 3 – 8
Location: Various locations across Dubai, UAE (Mainly in Dubai Design District)

The latest iteration of Dubai Design Week returns with fairs, trade shows, conferences and exhibitions, with programme highlights including the art and design fair Editions, d3 Awards showcase and Downtown Design trade show. The Middle East's leading design platform brings together creatives from the region and beyond, showcasing regional talent alongside international studios in a city that has cemented itself as a global design capital.

FOAID
Date: November 27 – 28
Location: NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi, India

The Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing returns to New Delhi in November 2026, bringing together designers, architects, students, brands, and creative professionals for two days of conversations, conferences, and exhibitions. Less trade fair, more design ecosystem, FOAID is where ideas turn into conversations that shape the profession. 

Please note: Most events have private websites where they feature all shows happening on different dates and locations (if there is more than one show). If you are looking to attend an inspiring event in your own city, you can refer to the website of the event you are interested in to check and confirm!