2026 DesignTO Festival

Mark your calendars! The 16th annual DesignTO Festival returns January 23 – February 1, 2026.

As Canada’s largest annual design festival, DesignTO showcases over 100 free exhibitions and events across Toronto. Over the past 15 years, the Festival has welcomed over 1 million attendees, reached billions through media, and showcased 7,000+ creatives. Together, we explore ideas that shape a sustainable, just, and joyful future.

Most events are free, but some require a RSVP or purchased tickets. 

Here are just a few ways to help you make the best of your 2026 DesignTO Festival experience.

DesignTO Mobile App

Plan your DesignTO 2026 experience using our Festival Mobile App, available for iPhone. The app features the complete list of Festival Week programming and a Festival map. Save exhibitions, installations and events for quick access to your favourites.

Accessibility Requests

Please contact the event organizer using the contact information listed in each event listing on the Festival Schedule to coordinate accessibility requests.

Stay in Touch

Newsletter

Sign up for the DesignTO Newsletter to stay up to date with news, events, and all things design. DesignTO Newsletter subscribers will receive newsletters during the year, informing you of engaging exhibitions, innovative installations, exciting events, and more. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Social Media

Share your #DesignTO26 experience with your friends! Tag us in your Festival photos and posts, and be sure to check out our social channels for live updates throughout the week.

Instagram  |  Facebook  |  YouTube  |  LinkedIn  |  TikTok

Stay Close to the Action

For the 2026 DesignTO Festival, we have partnered once again with the Ace Hotel Toronto, Drake Hotel and Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer to provide DesignTO attendees with discounts at these two downtown Toronto hotels.

Stay a stone’s throw away to all things DesignTO Festival!