April 2026 Design Events Highlighted in Dezeen Guide

Dezeen Events Guide has selected five notable architecture and design events taking place in April 2026. PAD Paris, a design fair in its 28th edition, runs from April 8-12 in France, attracting collectors with galleries like Julien Spitzer, Galerie JAG, Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Modernity, Victoria Poniatowski Design, Yoomoota Gallery, Yves Salomon Editions, Galerie Kreo, and Spazio Nobile. The fair explores connections between historical and contemporary design and will host additional editions in Saint-Tropez and London later in the year. Desert Design Week Scottsdale Spring occurs from April 16-23 in the USA, marking its third biannual iteration with the theme 'Collected in Dialog,' focusing on design as interconnected experiences. The eight-day festival includes exhibitions, talks, workshops, markets, tours, and showroom experiences, featuring artists such as Lauryn Alvarez, Perro Y Arena, Bettina Chow, Rhiannon Griego, and JHL Design. Milan design week is scheduled for April 20-26 in Italy, featuring fringe events known as fuorisalone across the city and the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile from April 21-26. Participating districts include Brera Design District, Isola Design District, 5Vie Design Week, Porta Venezia Design District, Tortona Design Week, and Montenapoleone District. Dezeen will provide a digital guide and interactive map for the event. Bogota Design Festival celebrates its 12th anniversary from April 22-25 in Colombia, showcasing design innovation across disciplines like visual arts, industrial design, artisanal objects, graphic design, digital design, gastronomy, interior design, and fashion, highlighting Colombian design's impact on the city's identity. Rural Design Week runs from April 27 to May 3 in Italy, focusing on eco-focused design with the theme 'Rural Metabolism' in the Tammaro Valley, featuring installations, workshops, talks, and tours aimed at regenerating rural ecosystems and raising awareness of natural, social, and cultural community aspects. Dezeen Events Guide is a weekly updated resource for global architecture and design events, offering free basic listings and paid enhanced options for organizers.