Helsinki Design Week 2026

Deadline: 2026-09-06

Helsinki Design Week is a major annual Nordic platform covering product, furniture, architecture, interiors, fashion, digital design, materials, urban planning, and design education. The 2026 theme, “The Oncoming Other,” considers difference, future encounters, and how we live together; the official program is being updated continuously.

The festival includes Children’s Design Week, Shopping Design Market, the Design Diplomacy discussion, Open Studios, exhibitions, and citywide events. Some programs are aimed at professionals while others welcome the public, with activities spread across Helsinki and online.

The 2026 festival runs from August 28 to September 6. Visitors should use the official website to confirm the latest program, venues, opening hours, and ticket information.