Design Shanghai 2026 Grand Opening

Today, Design Shanghai 2026 grandly opens at the iconic Shanghai Exhibition Centre, marking the return of one of the world’s most anticipated international design events. As a leading platform for design in Asia and beyond, this year’s edition brings together over 500 curated brands from more than 20 countries and regions, spanning four core sections: Furniture & Lighting, Kitchen, Bathroom & Systems Design, Living & Lifestyle, and New Materials & Applications. Together, they present a comprehensive exploration of contemporary design—where craftsmanship, material innovation and aesthetic thinking converge.

In parallel with the main exhibition, a series of specially curated features—including TALENTS, Made in JDZ, Beyond Craft, Collectible Design & Art, and Materials First—offer layered perspectives on emerging practices, cross-cultural dialogue and the evolving role of design. Two leading industry forums, the KOHLER · Design Shanghai Global Design Conference and the CMF Conference, further enrich the programme, convening international voices to reflect on the future of design and its wider impact.

On opening day, the halls welcomed a steady flow of visitors, as ideas and conversations unfolded across the venue. This year’s edition advances both content and experience—more international in scope, more expressive in presentation, and more immersive in engagement—while honouring the Exhibition Centre’s distinctive architecture and enduring artistic spirit.

Here, design extends beyond form, engaging with deeper connections between people, nature, culture and everyday life. Design Shanghai 2026 is now open, with more to be discovered in the days ahead!