Shoreditch Design Week 2026

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Shoreditch Design Week takes place from 15–20 September, transforming one of London’s most creative neighbourhoods into the largest official design district of the London Design Festival. More than 60 showrooms, galleries, studios and cultural spaces will take part, alongside major exhibitions running from 15–17 September.

Evolving from the long-established Shoreditch Design Triangle, which ran successfully for 18 years, Shoreditch Design Week marks a new era for the district – bringing together a broader, more ambitious programme that positions Shoreditch as the largest and most dynamic official district of the London Design Festival. The event will unite 60+ showrooms, brands, galleries and creative spaces, hosting hundreds of events, installations, talks and activations across the week, alongside a curated programme of four major exhibition venues.

A strengthened exhibition line-up
At the heart of Shoreditch Design Week is a powerful exhibition offering, bringing together leading platforms from across the design industry. Material Matters, the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to materials and materiality, will relocate to Shoreditch Design Week, taking place at Unlocked. As the London Design Festival’s only other trade-focused fair, its move into Shoreditch significantly strengthens the district’s position as a destination for specification and innovation.

House of ICON and Design at Work will both return following their successful launch in Shoreditch last year, reinforcing the area as a hub for contemporary design, commercial interiors and cultural programming.

The full exhibition line-up includes:
• Material Matters at Unlocked
• House of ICON at Shoreditch Town Hall
• Design at Work at Protein Studios
• Kachette on Old Street

Together, these venues will showcase a curated mix of global brands, emerging designers, material innovation and commercial interiors solutions, spanning workplace, hospitality, retail and residential design.

A district-wide design programme
Beyond the exhibitions, Shoreditch Design Week will feature a vibrant district-wide programme across its partner network, with showrooms, studios and pop-up spaces hosting activations throughout the week. The programme will combine product launches, installations, talks, tours and networking events, creating a platform that connects brands directly with architects, interior designers, developers, retailers and design decision-makers.

Timed to coincide with the London Design Festival, the event will run across six days, with a strong trade focus during the first half of the week (15–17) and a broader public-facing programme towards the weekend.