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Gilda Bruno

The Only Design Fairs Worth Traveling for in 2026 — A Culture Editor's Ultimate Guide to Staying Inspired

A furniture design installation set inside a green-tinted room features whimsical, sculptural furniture, including pointy standing lamps, spheres-standing coffee tables, and checkered decor.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or an eager-to-learn enthusiast, design fairs around the world provide the perfect entry point into the ever-shifting essence of this creative landscape — and the ultimate excuse to explore what else there is to see and do out in the cities that host them, too. Because what's the design world, truly, without its beloved and exclusive after-hours soirées?

While the Livingetc team has turned strutting about town during the hottest design weeks of the year in search of 'the next big thing' (and the coolest parties and rooftop aperitivos) into a profession, it's easy to understand why first-timers might struggle to know what design exhibitions they should have on their radar for the weeks ahead. So if you have been wondering which design events are inspiring enough to get you on a plane, you've landed in the right place.

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