Design Vancouver Festival 2026

Design Vancouver Festival 2026 is a citywide event organised by and for Vancouver’s architecture and design community. It brings design into public view through open studios, walking tours, talks, exhibitions, and social gatherings.

About the Festival

The festival invites members of the public to get a closer look at design in practice and to meet the people, studios, and spaces shaping Vancouver. It is built around direct, in-person experiences rather than formal presentations alone.

Who Takes Part

Participants include architects, designers, design studios, students, educators, design enthusiasts, and others who support the built environment and the wider creative sector.

Purpose

The festival’s aim is twofold: to build greater public interest in and understanding of design, and to help create a more connected, mutually supportive design community across Vancouver.