London Design & Art Events Calendar: Winter-Spring 2026

Elena Tikhonova
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From January art fairs to May craft and photography showcases, London’s winter–spring 2026 calendar offers a rich programme of design, art and craft events. Whether you are a collector, creative professional, or cultural explorer, the city hosts world-class fairs and exhibitions across iconic venues such as Somerset House, Battersea Park and Olympia London.

Below is a curated guide to the key design and art events in London from January to May 2026, including dates, locations and direct links.

Decorative Fair – Winter 2026

The Decorative Fair is one of the UK’s most established interiors and design fairs, bringing together specialist dealers in antiques, fine furniture, decorative art and design-led objects. A favourite among interior designers and collectors, the fair offers timeless pieces spanning multiple periods and styles.

Dates: 20–25 January 2026

Location: Battersea Park, London SW11

Website: https://decorativefair.com

Top Drawer – January 2026

Top Drawer is a leading trade show for contemporary design, lifestyle, gifts and stationery. The fair attracts buyers, retailers and creatives seeking innovative products, emerging brands and future design trends.

Dates: 11–13 January 2026

Location: Olympia London, Hammersmith Road

Website: https://www.topdrawer.co.uk

London Art Fair 2026

Opening London’s annual art calendar, London Art Fair showcases modern and contemporary art from leading UK and international galleries. Visitors can explore painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media, alongside talks, curated sections and special exhibitions.

Dates: 21–25 January 2026 (Preview: 20 January)

Location: Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1

Website: https://www.londonartfair.co.uk

Collect: Contemporary Craft & Design Fair

Organised by the Crafts Council, Collect is the UK’s premier fair for museum-quality contemporary craft and design. Exhibits include ceramics, glass, jewellery, metalwork and furniture by internationally recognised makers and emerging talents.

Dates: 26 February – 1 March 2026 (Preview: 25 February)

Location: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2

Website: https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/collect

London Design Week 2026

London Design Week returns as one of the capital’s most anticipated interiors design events, hosted by Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Showrooms present new-season launches from more than 135 permanent brands alongside 30+ pop-up House Guests, while panel discussions, workshops and discovery tours provide insight and inspiration for interior designers, architects and creative professionals.

Dates: 9–13 March 2026

Location: Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, London SW10 0XE

Website: https://www.dcch.co.uk/london-design-week/

Affordable Art Fair – Spring London

The Affordable Art Fair makes contemporary art collecting accessible, presenting thousands of artworks from UK and international galleries at approachable price points. The fair is popular with first-time buyers, collectors and interior professionals alike.

Dates: 4–8 March 2026

Location: Battersea Park, London SW11

Website: https://affordableartfair.com

The Other Art Fair – London

The Other Art Fair is an artist-led contemporary art fair known for its immersive, social atmosphere. Featuring independent artists, installations and live performances, it offers a fresh and engaging way to discover and buy original art directly from creators.

Dates: 5–8 March 2026

Location: Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1

Website: https://www.theotherartfair.com/london

London Original Print Fair

London’s longest-running print fair celebrates historic and contemporary printmaking, with specialist dealers and galleries presenting engravings, lithographs, etchings and modern editions by renowned artists.

Dates: March 2026 (dates to be confirmed)

Location: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2

Website: https://www.londonoriginalprintfair.com

London Craft Week 2026

London Craft Week is a city-wide celebration of craftsmanship, showcasing exceptional makers across ceramics, textiles, jewellery, fashion and furniture. Events take place in galleries, studios, luxury brands and cultural institutions throughout London.

Dates: 11–17 May 2026

Location: Multiple venues across London

Website: https://londoncraftweek.com

Photo London 2026

Photo London is the UK’s leading photography fair, bringing together galleries, artists, collectors and curators from around the world. Hosted at Olympia London, the fair explores photography’s role across fine art, fashion, documentary and digital culture.

Dates: 13–17 May 2026 (VIP Preview: 13 May)