Shoreditch concentrates launches and showrooms within the framework of the London Design Festival and puts the creative neighbourhood in view of buyers, interior designers and brands. The programme of Design London Shoreditch 2026 combines curated exhibitions, showroom activations and new themed platforms designed for residential, hospitality and office projects.
Dates, venue and opening hours of Design London Shoreditch 2026
The Shoreditch week takes place from 15 to 20 September 2026 across various venues in the district. The main exhibitions run between 15 and 17 September. The hub at Protein Studios, Shoreditch acts as one of the programme’s focal points. The public opening hours for the exhibitions are 15 September 10:00 to 18:00, 16 September 10:00 to 21:00 and 17 September 10:00 to 17:00. Showroom and partner opening times vary throughout the period 15–20 September.
Key exhibitions and platforms within the programme
The programme includes four curated exhibitions that form the trade core of the event. House of ICON showcases products aimed at residential and hospitality projects with a range that goes from Scandinavian minimalism to maximalism. Design at Work focuses on design for workplace spaces and occupies a space curated by OnOffice. Material Matters brings its platform on materials intelligence to Shoreditch, consolidating itself as a space for samples and technical debate. ND Selects brings together pieces from young companies that have been on the market for 1 to 5 years. In addition, Neuroplaces debuts as the UK’s first B2B exhibition and conference dedicated to neuroinclusive and accessible design, integrated into the programme at Protein Studios.
Showrooms, activations and featured projects
The district combines permanent showrooms with temporary activations, experimental installations and product launches. Among the highlighted projects is Wood for the Trees by AHEC, an immersive exhibition about sustainable design and the futures of forests. The area’s offering allows you to see both established brands and emerging proposals, and numerous firms use their spaces to present collections and demos during the week.
How to prepare commercial prospecting at Design London Shoreditch 2026
Register and download the SDW App to plan visits and save contacts. Identify in advance which spaces fit your projects: House of ICON for residential and hospitality; Design at Work for workplace contracts; Material Matters if you are looking for innovations in materials. Send meeting invitations to showroom managers and contacts at Protein Studios before the event and bring a digital pack with technical data sheets and links to product photos.
Prioritise three objectives per day and define the next step after each meeting, whether it’s sending samples, a technical call or a showroom visit. If you work with materials, prepare compact samples and a specification sheet; for contract projects, bring brief case studies that show costs and delivery times. Use the app and the exhibitors list to schedule and avoid unnecessary travel around the district.
Final reflection and sources
Design London Shoreditch 2026 combines a trade fair and an open district programme that encourages direct interactions between brands, showrooms and project buyers. To confirm schedules, registrations and details on how to participate check the official website at http://www.designlondon.co.uk where you can also claim your free accreditation and access the SDW App.
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