May 28—31, 2026

May 28—31, 2026

May 28—31, 2026

May 28—31, 2026

Partnering with designboom and Launching New Design Hub Programme for International Reach

Berlin, January 2, 2026
Berlin Design Week announces a major new media partnership: designboom, one of the world's most far-reaching design platforms, becomes the official media partner of Berlin Design Week 2026. The partnership strengthens the festival's international reach un

The four-day programme from May 28 to 31, 2026, comprises several formats: Berlin Design Nights opens the festival on May 28, followed by The Berlin Format on May 29. The Design Pool rounds off the programme on May 30 and 31.

Also new is the Design Hub Partner programme: showrooms, studios and unique locations across Berlin open their doors, offering participants curated spaces at special rates – from AMTSALON in a former courthouse to PLATTE.BERLIN.

“The partnership with designboom is a significant step for the international visibility of Berlin Design Week,” says Festival Director Alexandra Klatt. “Together with our Design Hub Partners, we are creating a festival that involves the entire city.”

Location operators interested in joining the Design Hub Partner network can apply now at berlindesignweek.com.

Key Facts

  • Dates: May 28–31, 2026
  • Location: Berlin
  • Motto: DESIGN REAL
  • Web: berlindesignweek.com
About Berlin Design Week Berlin Design Week is an annual design festival that presents and celebrates the diversity of design in Berlin and beyond. It provides a platform for designers, architects, companies and organisations to showcase and discuss the latest trends and innovations in design. Berlin Design Week is a project by state of DESIGN GmbH.