Milan Design Week 2026

The official programme runs from 20 to 26 April 2026. However, entry to the Salone del Mobile kicks off a day earlier (20th April), giving early arrivals a head start on the city-wide events.

Let’s now get into the stand-out installations and exhibitions at the Milan Design Week 2026.

The Standout Shows of the Week

Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation

The Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation debuts with When Apricots Blossom, an exhibition presenting new work by 12 international designers, including Bethan Laura Wood, Fernando Laposse, Marcin Rusak, and Nifemi Marcus-Bello. It was created in collaboration with Uzbek artisans to reframe the material traditions of the Aral Sea region.

Kelly Wearstler for H&M Home

Kelly Wearstler, a renowned American interior designer, launches her debut furniture collection for H&M this week. This is a significant crossover moment, highlighting the ongoing convergence of fashion and interiors. Luxury houses, including Prada, Fendi, Gucci, Hermès, and Dolce & Gabbana Casa, also contribute to the city's cultural energy with immersive brand experiences.

Zaha Hadid Architects x Audi

Zaha Hadid Architects has created an immersive installation called The Origin for German automaker Audi, using spatial compression and expansion to invite Milan Design Week visitors to decelerate and disconnect from the digital world. The piece features a titanium-hued fibreglass portal positioned above a reflective pool in the courtyard of Portrait Hotel Milano.

Superstudio Design

The iconic design showcase Superstudio is back in Milan for its 26th edition, spanning three established venues and representing work from participants across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. One of this year's standout offerings is an exhibition curated by Marcel Wanders, marking a quarter-century of the Dutch design label Moooi, hosted at Superstudio Più.

In collaboration with Superstudio, Moooi presents 25 & Promising. A museum-style exhibition designed by Marcel Wanders that looks back at the Dutch brand's history while celebrating what's ahead.

Salone del Mobile

The headliner at this year's Salone del Mobile is the debut of Salone Raritas, a brand new section of the fair dedicated entirely to collectable design, with a stage set designed by Formafantasma.

Other must-see highlights include a special project by Sabine Marcelis, strikingly delicate glass lamps created by Draga & Aurel for Salviati, and new work from Lewis Kemmenoe, presented by London's Max Radford Gallery.

The fair also shines a light on the next generation of talent through Salone Satellite, which this year features over 700 designers all under the age of 35. A particularly exciting addition is a group of seven rising stars from Design Week Lagos's annual Design and Innovation exhibition, making their mark on one of the world's biggest design stages.