Events

Dutch Design Week (DDW) 2026 is one of Northern Europe’s largest design events, taking place from October 17–25, 2026, across Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Bringing together more than 2,500 designers at over 120 locations, the event showcases exhibitions, installations, lectures, and experimental projects that explore the future of design. With its theme “R.A.W.”, DDW 2026 celebrates...

Design Week Lagos 2026 will take place from 18 to 25 October 2026 at the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, with the flagship Design + Innovation Exhibition running from 21 to 25 October. Under the theme “Making a New Africa: From Material to Market,” the event explores how African design can move beyond concepts and...

The Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2026 will take place from October 20–23, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City. Recognized as one of the world’s leading annual gatherings for green building professionals, the event brings together architects, engineers, designers, developers, investors, policymakers, and sustainability experts from around the globe. The 2026 edition...

Design Miami Paris 2026 is the fourth edition of the prestigious collectible design fair, taking place from October 20 to 25, 2026, at the historic Hôtel de Maisons in Paris, France. The event brings together leading international galleries, designers, collectors, artists, and creative professionals in a distinguished setting at the heart of Paris. The fair...

Paris Internationale 2026 returns for its 12th edition from October 20–24, 2026, following a preview on October 19. The fair is held at 187–189 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris, beside Canal Saint-Martin, bringing together international contemporary art galleries, independent spaces, and emerging artistic voices. Known for its collaborative, non-hierarchical, and non-profit approach, Paris Internationale offers...

The 12th edition of Asia NOW – Paris Asian Art Fair will take place from October 20 to 24, 2026, at the historic Monnaie de Paris in the heart of Paris. As one of Europe’s leading fairs dedicated to contemporary Asian art, the event brings together more than 70 international galleries, showcasing established and emerging...

Rhino World 2026 will take place from October 21 to 23, 2026, at the Hotel Rey Don Jaime in Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain. As the official international gathering for the global Rhino and Grasshopper ecosystem, the event brings together McNeel staff, industry professionals, computational designers, architects, engineers, researchers, educators, and third-party developers from around the world....

Samia Henni’s exhibition is presented at Aguas Internacionales in Valencia, in connection with the muHab programme at the Valencia School of Architecture. The presentation forms part of teaching activities examining the Mediterranean built environment. The related university lecture took place separately on 22 October; this listing covers the exhibition’s visiting period.

Overview The HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) is an annual trade exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). It takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and belongs to the fields of lighting technology, product design, and building systems. It is...

ORGATEC Cologne 2026 will take place from October 27 to 30, 2026, at Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre in Cologne, Germany. As one of the world’s leading international trade fairs for modern workplace and contract environments, ORGATEC brings together leading brands, architects, interior designers, planners, and industry professionals to explore how changing work cultures are transforming the...

Art Toronto 2026, the 27th edition of Canada’s leading international contemporary art fair, will take place from October 29 to November 1, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. The event brings together leading local, national, and international galleries, artists, collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts for an inspiring celebration of contemporary art....

Artissima 2026 is open to the public from October 30 to November 1, 2026, following an invitation-only preview on October 29. The fair takes place at Oval Lingotto Fiere, Via Giacomo Mattè Trucco 70, Turin. Established in 1994, Artissima combines an international contemporary-art market with a sustained focus on experimentation and artistic research. It brings...

Roppongi Art Night 2026 will take place from October 31 to November 1, 2026, across Tokyo’s Roppongi district, bringing contemporary art, design, music, and cultural performances to museums, galleries, public spaces, and city streets. The event will return to its full all-night format, running from dusk until dawn and featuring approximately 60 artworks and creative...