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25-27 MAY 2027

THE UK’S LEADING DESIGN FESTIVAL

Discover the UK's leading design festival and get set to discover 200+ showrooms, 16+ exhibition venues, striking installations, topical talks and much more.

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25-27 MAY 2027

CDW 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

Discover what was happening at CDW 2026 with 100's of brands across exhibition venues and showrooms, 100's of events and much more.

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25-27 MAY 2027

Explore the showrooms

Integral to the festival are the local resident design showrooms, who partner with Clerkenwell Design Week every year, providing the festival with a stimulating programme of topic-led events including talks, workshops and product launches.

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25-27 MAY 2027

EXPLORE THE EXHIBITION VENUES

Clerkenwell Design Week features a number of exhibition venues dotted across EC1, all showcasing a curated mix of leading brands and emerging talent.

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ABOUT CDW

Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK’s leading trade event for commercial interiors, connecting architects, interior designers, specifiers and key decision-makers with leading manufacturers and emerging brands. Showcasing the latest products, materials and innovations for contemporary commercial spaces, it is a must-visit destination for discovering what’s next in design.

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CDW is the leading event in the UK for leading brands that manufacture:

Surfaces

Discover innovative surfaces and materials designed to bring texture, character and visual impact to interiors.

Bathrooms

Explore contemporary bathroom design, from brassware to furniture and innovative solutions for modern spaces.

Lighting

Discover lighting designed to shape atmosphere, enhance interiors and combine performance with considered design.

Finishes

Explore a diverse range of finishes, materials and treatments that add colour, texture and character to interior spaces.

Acoustic Products

Discover acoustic solutions that enhance comfort and wellbeing while seamlessly integrating into considered interior schemes.

Contract Furniture 

Explore high-performance furniture designed for commercial, hospitality and public spaces, combining durability, comfort and contemporary design.

Workplace

Discover furniture, products and solutions designed to support the evolving workplace, from collaboration and flexibility to comfort and wellbeing.

Architectural Hardware

Explore considered hardware and ironmongery that combine functionality with design, adding the finishing touch to doors, spaces and interiors.

WHY THE EVENT MATTERS

Three days of ideas, inspiration and industry connections, all in one place. 

Clerkenwell Design Week offers a unique opportunity to see the latest thinking across interiors and architecture, bringing together established names, independent studios and innovative new brands. From discovering new products and materials to meeting the people shaping the industry, CDW creates meaningful opportunities to connect, collaborate and find inspiration. It’s a key moment in the design calendar for anyone looking to discover new ideas, build relationships and keep up with where the industry is heading.

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43,162

2026 visitors

76%

Architects and Designers

£1.75m

Average visitor spending power

HIGHLIGHTS FROM CDW 2026

Installations

Uncover the line-up of installations and brand activations at CDW 2026.

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Exhibition venues

Discover a curated mix of leading brands and emerging talent covering furniture, lighting, textiles, surfaces, accessories and product design from around the world.

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WHERE DESIGN BELONGS.

Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world. To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week has created a truly unique way of showcasing world leading interiors brands and emerging design talent.

Featuring 600+ showroom events, 15+ curated exhibitions, striking installations, topical talks, design destinations, a fringe programme, food and drink partners and more, the award-winning CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading design festival.

Showroom programme

Discover the programme of specially curated events hosted by our showroom partners during CDW 2026. 

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International Collections

Discover the international collections at CDW 2026.

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Brands A to Z

See the full list of 450+ brands taking part in CDW 2026.

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CDW App

New for 2026, find out more about the CDW app.

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SHOWROOM PROGRAMME

The programme of specially curated events includes everything from workshops to product launches, topical talks to plenty of parties. 

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2026 Partners

Thank you to our sponsors and partners.
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  • The Peel is a charity that’s been building a connected community in Clerkenwell since 1898. They run activities for adults, activities for children and young people and mental health awareness project ...

 

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARTNER?

If you're interested in partnering with CDW, get in touch with the team today. Whether you're a media partner looking to collaborate or have an idea that could form part of our programme, we want to hear from you! 

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