Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 returns as the UK’s leading design festival, celebrating one of the world’s most concentrated hubs of creativity. Home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, Clerkenwell provides a uniquely rich setting for this internationally recognised event.
Spanning multiple venues across EC1, the festival brings together established interiors brands and emerging design talent, transforming the area into a vibrant showcase of contemporary design, innovation and craftsmanship.
Clerkenwell Design Week is rooted in its surroundings — a district defined by architecture, design studios and creative businesses. The festival’s format is built around this community, offering an immersive way to explore world-leading interiors brands alongside new and experimental voices.
With a programme that extends far beyond traditional exhibitions, CDW creates an open, exploratory experience where design, culture and conversation intersect across the city.
600+ showroom events hosted across Clerkenwell
15+ curated exhibition venues showcasing global brands and emerging designers
Installations, topical talks and design destinations throughout EC1
A vibrant fringe programme alongside food and drink partners
A broad design offering spanning furniture, lighting, textiles, surfaces, accessories and product design
Clerkenwell Design Week features a series of curated exhibition spaces located throughout EC1. Each venue presents a carefully selected mix of leading manufacturers and up-and-coming designers, offering insight into current and future design directions across the interiors sector.
From material innovation to crafted detail, the exhibitions highlight the breadth and depth of contemporary design from around the world.
Dates
Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21 May 2026
Opening HoursÂ
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Showroom opening hours may vary.
