Belfast Design Week 2026
From 1 to 7 May 2026, Belfast will showcase multidisciplinary design with workshops, talks and networking for creative businesses and individuals.
Get involved by attending, providing or sponsoring events
Belfast Design Week 2026 runs from 1 to 7 May 2026, themed around 'Season'. Originally a November festival since 2015, it now takes place in spring to showcase multidisciplinary design across Northern Ireland.
The event offers practical workshops, talks and networking for creative individuals, businesses and organisations. It features numerous activities, from service design sessions to career development talks.
A selection of business-focused events includes:
- 1 May - Designing for social impact with service design
- 4 May - B Corp T meetup with Hundred Studio and Suki Tea
- 5 May - Seasons of career - designer talks and discussion
- 5 May - Blick Creative Talk - Maureen Laverty on inclusive design
- 6 May - Rapid feedback for makers
- 6 May - Packaging: Design for all seasons
- 6 May - Illustrators North x AOI session featuring Fiona McDonnell
- 7 May - Belfast Design Meetup for designers to learn, connect, and grow
Browse the full list of Belfast Design Week 2026 events.
If you'd like to get involved in Belfast Design Week 2026, you can do so by attending events, submitting your own workshops or talks, or sponsoring activities. More information is available on the festival website.
First published 23 April 2026