Paris Design Week 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Paris has always been a global reference for creativity, elegance, and innovation. Every September, the French capital becomes an even more exciting destination for design lovers as Paris Design Week brings together established names, emerging talents, prestigious institutions, and creative brands from around the world. From iconic furniture and interior design to craftsmanship, art, and lifestyle, this event offers a unique opportunity to discover the ideas shaping the future of design.

What Is Paris Design Week?

Created by Maison&Objet, Paris Design Week is one of the most important events on the international design calendar. Unlike a traditional trade fair held in a single venue, the event transforms the entire city into a creative stage, with showrooms, galleries, workshops, museums, boutiques, and exceptional locations opening their doors to visitors.

The festival celebrates the diversity of contemporary design, creating a dialogue between established professionals and the new generation of designers. In 2026, will bring together around 500 participants across more than 320 locations throughout the French capital.

A bright contemporary art and design gallery interior with a white marble floor, featuring antique-style bronze statues, modern glass-topped stone coffee tables, a sculptural central pendant light fixture, and white folding screens. Paris design week.

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When Is Paris Design Week 2026?

Paris Design Week 2026 will take place from September 10 to September 19, 2026. The ten-day event will coincide with Maison&Objet Paris, creating an important moment for the international interior design, furniture, and lifestyle industries.

Maison&Objet will take place from September 10 to 14 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, while the activities of Paris Design Week will continue throughout the city until September 19.

A crowded interior exhibition hall during an event, featuring long display tables filled with various ceramic vases, handmade chairs, and contemporary art objects. Visitors walk around browsing the exhibits under a large industrial skylight roof, with "Paris Design Week" signage visible on the back wall. Paris design week.

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Where Does the Event Take Place?

One of the most distinctive features is its location: Paris itself. The event is spread across four major design districts, allowing visitors to explore the city’s creative scene through exhibitions, installations, product launches, and special events.

The main districts include:

Rive Gauche
Marais – Bastille – République
Opéra – Concorde – Étoile
Palais-Royal – Place des Victoires – Pigalle

Visitors can discover design in a wide variety of settings, from iconic showrooms and galleries to historic buildings, museums, restaurants, hotels, and independent creative spaces.

A sunny daytime street view of the Place Vendôme in Paris, featuring the iconic central bronze column and statue surrounded by historic Parisian Haussmann-style architecture under a clear blue sky. Paris design week. — Palais-Royal | Source: Wikipedia

An exterior view of a historic luxury hotel building in Paris featuring classic Haussmann architecture, stone facades, rows of uniform windows with window boxes, arched ground-floor colonnades, and outdoor awnings. Paris design week. — Palais-Royal | Source: Wikipedia

Major Brands and Design Names to Discover

The 2026 edition of Paris Design Week features an extensive network of participants and partners across the design world. Among the major names and institutions connected to the event are Galeries Lafayette, Mobilier National, Galerie Joseph, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Grand Palais, Institut du Monde Arabe, and Fondation Le Corbusier.

The programme also includes renowned French luxury and craftsmanship brands. Christofle, known for its exceptional silverware and decorative arts, will present its universe during the event, alongside names such as Ercuis, Raynaud, Faïencerie de Gien, and Haviland, highlighting the importance of heritage and savoir-faire within contemporary design.

Another important creative presence is Masquespacio, the internationally recognised Spanish design studio founded by Ana Milena Hernández and Christophe Penasse. The studio has been named ambassador for the September 2026 edition, contributing to the event’s creative identity and installations.

An opulent interior view of the grand staircase at the Opéra Garnier in Paris, showcasing marble stairs, elaborate ornate gold columns, detailed vaulted ceilings with classical frescoes, and glowing chandeliers. Paris design week. — Galeries Lafayette | Source: City Locker

A formal dining table set with white tablecloths, fine silver tableware, a large silver egg-shaped container holding cutlery, wine glasses, and various bowls of snacks. Paris design week. — Galeries Lafayette | Source: City Locker

More Than Exhibitions

Beyond exhibitions and product presentations, this event offers a complete cultural experience. Visitors can explore themed itineraries covering subjects such as art, architecture, gastronomy, craftsmanship, and interior design.

The 2026 edition will also feature new experiences, including the Apartments trail, which opens exclusive interiors to visitors, as well as design conversations, installations, workshops, and special events across the city.