The 16th annual DesignTO Festival returns January 23 to February 1, 2026 to multiple venues across Toronto for 10 days of inspiring exhibitions, installations and events. As Canada’s largest annual design festival, DesignTO transforms Toronto into a creative hub, featuring over 100 free exhibitions and events. Over the past 15 years, the festival has welcomed over 1 million attendees, showcased 7,000+ creatives, reached billions through media and generated significant tourism impact. Explore bold and ambitious ideas that respond to the climate crisis, social justice, technology, craft and more. Visit the DesignTO website to view the full festival schedule and start planning your activities today.

DesignTO acknowledges funding support for the 2026 festival from the Government of Ontario, City of Toronto, and the Ontario Arts Council.