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Programme

Programme

Programme

Discover the design-led programme of events organised by the 160+ CDW showrooms

The 2026 programme of specially curated events includes everything from workshops to product launches, topical talks to plenty of parties.
Browse the full programme below.

Tue 19 May

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  • Tue
    19
    May

    Sips of Colour

    to 10:00
    Talk/Seminar
    Join Panaz as we take you through our insightful interpretations of the latest colour and textural trends for contract interiors. Come early for coffee & pastries.
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Swedish Fika – Every Morning

    to 10:30
    Networking event
    Start your day the Swedish way! Join us for a traditional Swedish Fika between 09:00-10:30 every morning during CDW 2026. Enjoy coffee, sweet treats and great conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. We ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Join us in our showroom for a selection of sweet and savoury fresh pastries and amazing coffee and find the inspiration you need to create luxurious bathrooms with BAGNODESIGN. Our knowledgeable and t ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Turn your energy into a delicious, healthy smoothie with our interactive smoothie bikes! Simply add your favourite fruits, hop on the bike, and pedal for one minute - the blender does the rest. Enjoy ...
  • Tue
    19
    May
    Step into our showroom for a drop-in wellbeing experience with the Grix Sisters – no booking needed. Slow down with mindfulness prompts, calming scents and essential oils designed to help you pause an ...
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Hot Dog Lunch – On Us!

    to 14:00
    Networking event
    Stop by our Hot Dog stand between 12:00–14:00 and enjoy a complimentary hot dog — vegan alternatives are available. Open daily throughout CDW 2026. Come hungry and bring a colleague!
  • Find Your Glow: Step into a mindful candle-making session at Clerkenwell Design Week. Blend your favourite scents and take home a personalised candle. Drop-in event – limited spaces!
  • End your day with a DJ set, drinks, and lively conversations. See the design, hear the music, and feel the atmosphere.
  • Join us for a Spa Fragrance workshop by Ecoscent. Spaces limited, RSVP to francesca.vianello@sanipexgroup.co.uk
  • New product launch evening with freshly prepared bruschette made by our Italian Chef followed by cocktails.  
  • Tue
    19
    May

    Play with Fire

    to 21:00
    Exhibition/Installation
    Play with Fire is an immersive and scenographic artistic installation with strong visual and conceptual impact. Conceived by the studio Zanellato/Bortotto, featuring Moroso’s Mangiafuoco and Clay coll ...
  • Join us to celebrate the opening of the Industville Showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week. Step inside an immersive space where light, material and atmosphere come together. Discover our latest coll ...
  • To celebrate the launch of Diesel Reloaded, the new chapter in the collaboration between Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica Group, an exclusive event will take place at the Iris Ceramica Group showroom. ...

Weds 20 May

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  • Wed
    20
    May

    Swedish Fika – Every Morning

    to 10:30
    Networking event
    Start your day the Swedish way! Join us for a traditional Swedish Fika between 09:00-10:30 every morning during CDW 2026. Enjoy coffee, sweet treats and great conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. We ...
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Sips of Colour

    to 10:00
    Talk/Seminar
    Join Panaz as we take you through our insightful interpretations of the latest colour and textural trends for contract interiors. Come early for coffee & pastries.
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Join us in our showroom for a selection of sweet and savoury fresh pastries and amazing coffee and find the inspiration you need to create luxurious bathrooms with BAGNODESIGN. Our knowledgeable and t ...
  • The art of Delf on Tile Painting workshop.  Spaces are limited, reserve your place now email francesca.vianello@sanipexgroup.co.uk
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Hot Dog Lunch – On Us!

    to 14:00
    Networking event
    Stop by our Hot Dog stand between 12:00–14:00 and enjoy a complimentary hot dog — vegan alternatives are available. Open daily throughout CDW 2026. Come hungry and bring a colleague!
  • Modern workplaces must now balance wellbeing, sustainability, and performance. At Clerkenwell Design Week, join chair Andrew Parkin (Cundall) and experts like Georgina Pater-Bell (JLL) to explore how ...
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Come and join us for lunch with a selection of sliders, brownies and other yummy treats whilst discovering all about the huge range of new products we have introduced to the New Design Group range thi ...
  • Step beneath the streets of Clerkenwell and discover a hidden, abandoned bank vault transformed for one night only. Follow the clues, find the hidden puzzle pieces and crack our design-led challenge. ...
  • End your day with a DJ set, drinks, and lively conversations. See the design, hear the music, and feel the atmosphere.
  • End your day with a DJ set, drinks, and lively conversations. See the design, hear the music, and feel the atmosphere.
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Evening drinks

    to 19:00
    Party
    Join Viaduct for drinks and snacks —an evening of great design and conversation.
  • Wed
    20
    May
    Celebrate innovation and creativity in style as Spacestor host a dynamic party featuring music, delicious food & drink, and vibrant conversations.
  • Wed
    20
    May

    Nibbles and Fizz

    to 20:00
    Party
    Join the Panaz team of Fabric and Interior Design Experts for advice and networking, whilst enjoying a chilled glass of fizz!
  • Join Havwoods and Italian furniture brand True Design at the Havwoods flagship showroom on Great Sutton Street in the heart of Clerkenwell, for our exclusive Milano to London cocktail evening on the e ...
  • With freshly prepared brushcette prepared by our Italian Chef. 
  • Wed
    20
    May
    We’re a progressive Australian furniture brand crafting versatile, sustainable pieces from reclaimed materials. Join our launch at the new Clerkenwell showroom for drinks, discussion, and a LIVE demo ...
  • We are pleased to invite you to the opening of our newly renovated showroom on the 20th of May as part of Clerkenwell Design Week 2026.

Thurs 21 May

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  • Thu
    21
    May

    Sips of Colour

    to 10:00
    Talk/Seminar
    Join Panaz as we take you through our insightful interpretations of the latest colour trend and textural trends for contract interiors. Come early for coffee & pastries.
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Swedish Fika - Every Morning

    to 10:30
    Networking event
    Start your day the Swedish way! Join us for a traditional Swedish Fika between 09:00-10:30 every morning during CDW 2026. Enjoy coffee, sweet treats and great conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. We ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Join us in our showroom for a selection of sweet and savoury fresh pastries and amazing coffee and find the inspiration you need to create luxurious bathrooms with BAGNODESIGN. Our knowledgeable and t ...
  • Thu
    21
    May
    Join us in the showroom for a relaxed workshop with Oasis Plants. Enjoy a glass of prosecco while you pot your own plant and pick up tips from the experts. No booking needed — just drop in, get creati ...
  • Join Karndean for a conversation with architect Nick Leith-Smith exploring how thoughtful design can support wellbeing, dignity and a sense of belonging. Moving beyond aesthetics, the discussion looks ...
  • Thu
    21
    May

    Hot Dog Lunch – On Us!

    to 14:00
    Networking event
    Stop by our Hot Dog stand between 12:00–14:00 and enjoy a complimentary hot dog — vegan alternatives are available. Open daily throughout CDW 2026. Come hungry and bring a colleague!
  • Step beneath the streets of Clerkenwell and discover a hidden, abandoned bank vault transformed for one night only. Follow the clues, find the hidden puzzle pieces and crack our design-led challenge. ...
  • Join us for a live jazz/swing evening with "The Prospective Collective" and enjoy freshly cooked pizza by our Italian Chef.
  • An immersive evening exploring the new Diesel Reloaded collection by Diesel Living with Iris Ceramica Group, combined with a sensory workshop dedicated to the ICG Fragrance, developed with Italian per ...

2026 Partners

Thank you to our sponsors and partners.
Explore them by category below.

Charity Partner

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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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