These are 11 global interior design and architecture events to visit this year
From DesignMarch in Iceland and 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen to Clerkenwell Design Week in London and Dundee Design Festival – this is your go-to list of the best global design festivals to visit in 2025.
1. Design Biennale Rotterdam in The Netherlands
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Design Biennale Rotterdam is a ten-day citywide showcase exploring what design means today. From 20th February to 2nd March, Rotterdam will transform into a destination for forward-thinking design and fresh perspectives. Featuring exhibitions, experiences and conferences across cultural institutions and unexpected venues, the Biennale will present local talent and global design figures, positioning design as a transformative force for change.
The Biennale is guided by five Rotterdam-based designers who represent a diverse mix of countries, practices and generations; they embody the dynamic and innovative spirit of Rotterdam. Through their involvement, the hosts highlight the city’s vibrant creative landscape while fostering meaningful international connections.
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2. DesignMarch in Iceland
When 2nd to 6th April
Where Venues across Reykjavík including Hafnartorg, Ásmundarsal and Harpa
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Iceland’s annual design festival transforms the most northern capital of the world into one large-scale venue for design. DesignMarch is built on insightful design talks from some of the country’s finest designers, giving a unique perspective from all parts of the architecture, interiors and design industries. The theme for this year is ‘The Source’, which represents the act of taking a moment to look back at and acknowledge what came before – and what came first.
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3. Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile in Italy
When 8th to 13th April
Where Fiera Milano exhibition center, Via Tortona, the Porta Venezia Design District
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Milan Design Week is a showcase of innovation, a catalyst for creative exchange and a nexus for interdisciplinary dialogue.
The world’s largest design event, featuring the Salone del Mobile furniture fair, exhibitions, installations and talks returns with one of its biggest programs to date. The program will be split into three key sections: Salone del Mobile (the world’s largest furniture trade fair, showcasing new products from around the world), Fuorisalone (an eclectic program that takes place alongside the Salone) and a vast array of exhibitions.
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4. Biennale Architettura (International Architecture Exhibition) in Italy
When 10th May to 23rd November
WhereGiardini della Biennale and Arsenale exhibition centre
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The 19th International Architecture Exhibition will be held from Saturday 10th May to Sunday 23rd November with a pre-opening on the 8th and 9th May. This year, the expansive exhibition and all of its sub-categories has been curated by world-renowned architect and engineer Carlo Ratti, who says, “To face a burning world, architecture must harness all the intelligence around us. I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to curate the Biennale Architettura 2025.”
The Giardini della Biennale and Arsenale exhibition buildings will be housing the main design and architecture events, showcasing some of the world’s most creative building, interior and object design.
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5. Clerkenwell Design Week in England
When 20th to 22nd May
Where Collect passes and maps at the entrance to Farringdon tube station for access to venues across London
Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world. Featuring over 600 showroom events, 11 curated exhibitions, striking installations, topical talks, design destinations, a fringe programme, food and drink partners and more, the award-winning CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading design festival.
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6. Birmingham Design Festival Conference in England
When 12th to 13th June
Where Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Jointworks and BCU Parkside Atrium
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This celebration of local, national and international design brings education and inspiration to the city of Birmingham.
Every year the design festival program alternates between hosting a multi-day festival and a conference, finding the perfect balance between education and inspiration year-on-year. “This year, it is a conference from which you can expect a day of talks from some of our favourite designers in the world,” says the team. “Each delivered in one venue, in addition to a day of fun workshops if you fancy getting more practical.”
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7. 3daysofdesign in Denmark
When 18th to 20th June
Where Frederiksgade 1, 1st floor, 1265 København, Denmark
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3daysofdesign, believe it or not, is a festival of design spanning three days in the capital of Denmark. Copenhagen is a true hub for design across architecture, interior design and fashion, and so this year’s theme honours individual expression and experiences, echoing the human desire for a world that’s more caring, inclusive and conscious. It’s a call to action for artists to be true to their own vision. It’s just an added bonus if everybody else likes it too.
It has been a decade since the first 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen and it won’t be long before it meets the important Salone de Mobile at eye level.
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8. Dundee Design Festival in Scotland
When September (days to be confirmed)
Where Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee
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For one week in autumn, Dundee Design Festival harnesses the power of Dundee’s rich design heritage, its thriving contemporary design sector and a shared commitment within the city to utilise design as a transformative force.
The event started as a humble presentation of Scotland’s best artists and designers across architecture, interiors, fashion, textiles and product design. Now, as the UK’s only UNESCO City of Design, this Dundee-based event attracts thousands of guests and creatives from across the globe.
The dates for this year are to be confirmed, but this small festival has huge character – so we know it will be absolutely worth visiting. Mark your calendars now and follow DDF online to stay in the know.
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9. London Design Festival in England
When 13th to 21st September
Where Multiple venues across London
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Spread across 13 Design Districts, London Design Festival is as much a celebration of the city’s thriving design industry as a festival of events.
Large-scale public design commissions animate the city as each District hosts pop-up exhibitions, product launches, talks and events. Start at the festival’s longest running district Brompton Design District; check out a curated programme of temporary exhibitions alongside new product launches from international luxury interior design brands, before exploring the latest exhibitions at the V&A.
Find out more about this year’s installations below.
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10. Maison&Objet in France
When 4th to 8th September (part of Paris Design Week from 5th to 14th September)
Where Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, Paris
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Maison&Objet provides never-ending sources of inspiration, constantly serving up exciting new finds in the flesh twice per year. In the September 2025 edition, you can expect seven halls filled with decorative pieces, designer furniture, accessories, textiles, fragrances and tableware for as far as the eye can see.
Design awards are handed out to the most promising new artists and designers each year, which is a wonderful way to learn more about the global design community.
Design Talks are held throughout the weekend featuring speakers from the likes of Japan, Denmark, the UK, France of course, and many more. Even Dior stylists have graced the M&O stage.
Head to the Maison&Objet website to find out more. Find the links below.
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11. Dutch Design Week in The Netherlands
When 18th to 26th October
Where many locations across Eindhoven
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Dutch Design Week (DDW) is all about, “the design of the future and the future of design.” DDW opens up, inspires, shares and connects. During the nine-day event, Eindhoven is bursting with creativity and mind-blowing ideas.
The event is structured by five missions and subjects that reflect what our society needs and that drive a lot of designers. These are:
Thriving Planet For a vital, healthy planet, design must enhance the power of nature, or at the very least not stand in its way.
Living Environment Designing our living environment, mobility and the materials we use to create them goes hand-in-hand with shaping our own quality of life.
Digital Futures Our digital realities and future are being explored to the full and influenced by designers, from virtual worlds to artificial intelligence and from global platforms to individual experiences.
Health & Wellbeing Designs that structurally improve our quality of life – from the food we eat to healthcare and personal well-being – and that contribute to the most precious thing we have: our health.
Equal Society To achieve equality in society, we must (re)design systems and interactions that value everyone. Safety, inclusiveness and connection are key here.
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