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Must-attend design exhibition for commercial interior designers & architects.

Design Festival North is hitting the road again in 2026
with 3 epic must-attend events for interior designers & architects.

Meeting and engaging with suppliers has never been easier than at Design Festival North.

We’re hitting the road again in 2026, taking you on another epic design adventure. This time we’re visiting 3 vibrant cities across the North and the Midlands, drawing hundreds of attendees from near and far, making it a must-attend event for commercial interior designers & architects.
We’re gathering the most exceptional creative brands and suppliers and connecting them with interior designers, architects, and industry professionals. Our goal is to create vibrant communities, foster collaboration, and nurture enduring relationships in this sun-soaked season of possibilities.

LEEDS

Date: Wednesday March 11th 2026

Leeds — The Tour Opener

Start the 2026 season in Leeds and immerse yourself in the latest products, trends, and innovations. Meet leading suppliers, connect with fellow designers and architects, and experience a day of inspiration, creativity, and collaboration — all in the heart of this vibrant city.
DESIGN EVENT LEEDS +

BIRMINGHAM

Date: Wednesday June 17th 2026

Design Festival North in Birmingham

First Time in Birmingham

We’re bringing Design Festival North to Birmingham for the very first time! Experience the latest products, trends, and innovations up close in an intimate, design-led setting. Meet leading suppliers, network with industry pros, and get inspired in the heart of this vibrant, creative city.
DESIGN EVENT BIRMINGHAM +

LIVERPOOL

Date: Wednesday July 8th 2026

Liverpool — The Grand Finale

We’re closing the 2026 season in style! Join us in Liverpool to touch, explore, and experience the latest design products and innovations. Meet top suppliers, connect with industry leaders, and celebrate a season of creativity, collaboration, and inspiration — all in one unforgettable day.
DESIGN EVENT LIVERPOOL +

We’re spreading our wings
and exploring fresh territory.

From the cultural richness of Liverpool, the vibrant creativity of Leeds, and now — for the very first time — the dynamic design scene of Birmingham, we’re on a mission to unite the A&D Community like never before.
Brace yourself for an experience like no other. We’re bringing the finest highlights from the past five years of Design Festival North events to each city. While Leeds and Liverpool return to their much-loved venues, Birmingham offers an exciting new stage for discovery. Every location has its own personality and unique design culture — and we’re gathering the very best of it all under one roof.
Join us as we embark on this incredible 2026 journey through Leeds, Birmingham, and Liverpool. Design Festival North 2026 promises inspiration, creativity, and connections that will help shape the future of design in the North and beyond.

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.