As Lisbon continues to cement its reputation as one of Europe’s most dynamic creative capitals, Lisbon Design Week returns in 2026 with its most ambitious edition yet. Taking place across approximately 80 venues throughout the city, the five-day event will spotlight more than 150 creators working across furniture, interiors, textiles, craftsmanship, architecture, fashion, and collectible design. From historic chapels and private apartments to galleries, ateliers, and hotels, Lisbon Design Week once again transforms the city into an immersive showcase of contemporary Portuguese creativity.
Photo at Top: Luso Collective ©Irina Boersma Machado
What is Lisbon Design Week?
Founded by Michèle Fajtmann, Lisbon Design Week is an annual citywide event dedicated to showcasing Portuguese design and the creative communities shaping it today. Unlike a traditional trade fair, the event unfolds across Lisbon’s neighborhoods, encouraging visitors to discover ateliers, creative studios, independent galleries, private homes, and cultural spaces through curated exhibitions and installations.
The event places a strong emphasis on Portuguese makers, locally sourced materials, craftsmanship, and collaborations between designers, artists, architects, and brands. At the same time, it highlights how Portuguese design continues to evolve through innovation, technology, sustainability, and international exchange.
Key Highlights of Lisbon Design Week 2026
The Living Room at ARCO Lisboa
Lisbon Design Week expands its presence at ARCO Lisboa 2026 with “The Living Room,” a lounge installation designed by Joana Astolfi at the entrance of the fair. Conceived as a fully inhabitable domestic environment, the space will function as both an installation and gathering point during ARCO week.
Spotlight Presentations
A new Spotlight section introduces solo presentations dedicated to individual designers, including Gonçalo Campos at Ligne Roset, Alan Louis at Fantastic Frank Lisbon, Vasco Fragoso Mendes at The Lisbonaire, and Bernardo Figueiredo at QuartoSala.
Design in Unexpected Spaces
This year’s edition continues Lisbon Design Week’s fascination with residential and unconventional settings, with installations hosted in private apartments, chapels, hotels, and historic venues across the city.
Portuguese Heritage Reimagined
Iconic Portuguese brands including Ach. Brito, Companhia Portugueza do Chá, and Conserveira de Lisboa will be reinterpreted through contemporary installations and collaborations that blend craftsmanship, graphic design, and cultural heritage.
Participating Neighborhoods & Galleries
Belém / Ajuda / Restelo
Highlights include ARCO Lisboa’s LDW Lounge, Maria Pratas x Sal, Atelier Pareidólia Design, and Witold Riedel at Atelier Boa Hora.
Santos / Lapa
Participating spaces include Atelier Daciano da Costa, Companhia Portugueza do Chá, Fantastic Frank Lisbon, JAM Hotel Lisbon, and Main Edition x Coleção João Cabaço.
São Bento / Estrela
The neighborhood features installations at Basílica da Estrela, Bombony, Further THER Residence & Studio, and Casa do Jardim da Estrela.
Príncipe Real
Notable venues include Galeria Tapeçarias de Portalegre, Made In Situ, QuartoSala, Studio Gameiro, and The Vintage Hotel.
Baixa / Chiado
Visitors can explore installations at A Vida Portuguesa, MUDE – Museu do Design, Cutipol, Moldo Studios, and Palácio Verride.
Alfama / Santa Clara / Graça
Participating venues include Bica do Sapato, Her Clique, Oficina Astolfi, Santa Clara 1728, and Studio Mirante x Pangea.
For more information and to see a complete list of participating galleries and studios, visit the Lisbon Design Week website.
