Spring 2026 marks a historic milestone for North American design. From April 28 to May 7, Montréal Design Week 2026 transforms the city into a global design capital. Conceived by Index-Design, organized by Archi-Design QC, and presented by Tafisa Canada, this event also celebrates a prestigious double anniversary: 20 years of Index-Design and 20 years of Montréal as a UNESCO City of Design.

A new vision for the built environment

This first edition expands the renowned Index-Design professional trade show (formerly Complètement Design) into a unifying festival. It brings together the entire built environment industry – architects, designers, makers, and the public – through a constellation of over 60 free events and 10 exclusive professional dates.

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Montréal Design Week 2026 at a glance

• Duration: 10 days of immersion into Quebec’s creative soul.
• Accessibility: Around 60 free destinations including open studios, exhibitions, and architectural tours.
• Professional Impact: Over 10 ticketed or invitation-only events for industry insiders.
• Guest of Honor: The iconoclastic British designer Bethan Laura Wood, who will headline the Conference Day on April 29.
• Key Highlights: The Index-Design Salon at the Grand Quay (April 30), featuring original scenography by Humà Design + Architecture

Exclusive professional events

For industry members, the program offers high-level networking and educational opportunities:

• Opening Breakfast (April 28): Presented by Montoni at Sid Lee Architecture (Invitation Only).
• Index-Design Conference Day (April 29): Presented by Kohler at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. A day of deep dives with guest of honor Bethan Laura Wood (Ticketed).
• Salon Index-Design Trade Show (April 30): The flagship event at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal. Expect 2,500 visitors and 70+ exhibitors (Presented by Tafisa, Ticketed).
• Trade Show Cocktail (April 30): Presented by Vicostone at the Grand Quay.
• In situ Masterclass (May 1): “Behind the Scenes of a Design Destination” hosted by ROYALMOUNT (Invitation Only).
• Design Session – Meet Eugeni Quitllet (May 4): Hosted by Roche Bobois (Invitation Only).
• Design Session – Graphic Design (May 5): Featuring Mathieu Cournoyer, hosted by Centura (Invitation Only).
• Design Session – Collection Reveal (May 6): With Marie Saint Pierre, hosted by Baril (Invitation Only).
• Soirée Index-Design 20/200 (May 7): Presented by Ciot, hosted by Ciot (Invitation Only)

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Public Program: 60+ events & destinations

The city opens its doors to everyone with a rich program of installations, tours, and exhibitions.

Architectural tours & installations

• DRAMA TABLE (April 28 – May 3): A participatory installation by The NNS.
• Art & Design Dialogue (April 30): 5 PM at Desjardins Bherer, with Avant-Scène and Robertson Ares Gallery.
• Lighting Up Montréal City Hall (April 29): At Place Vauquelin by HLB Lightning.
• Villa-Maria Station (May 2): “Between Collective Memory and Movement” by COEX at 11 AM.
• Esquisse (May 7): Interaction design and musical collaboration by Daily tous les jours at Technopôle Angus (4 PM).
• Reimagining the Franciscans’ Convent (May 1–3): Building tomorrow’s city by Entremise, SURCY, and Nouveau Milieu.
• Architectural Run (May 1): 7:30 AM departure from 435 rue Beaubien O., by Modulor x LeClub.
• History Tour of the CCA (May 1): 10 AM at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
• Corps Habité (May 2): Immersive experience at Studio Idéal by MAAT Gallery

Essential Design Exhibitions at Montréal Design Week 2026

• Soft Goods (April 28 – May 3): By Double Entendre at White Wall Studio.
• Ourse x Lambert et Fils (April 28 – May 7): At Galerie 6250.
• Living Color (May 5–8): At Chapelle de la Cité-des-Hospitalières with Sophie Gaillot, Richard Pontais, Laboratoire Textile, Atelier b, Annie Legault, and Studio Minéral.
• Passengers by MOLD Gallery (April 30 – May 1): At WIP. Featuring: Emile Algue, Geneviève Grenier, Jacqueline Beaumont, Jean-Michel Gadoua, Juliette Dupont, L.L.Y. Atelier, Olivier Bonnard, Philippe Saint-Denis, Rachel Bussin, Simon Johns, and Sophie Murphy.
• Ex-tension by Procedures Industry (May 1–8): At Atelier L’Abri. Featuring a massive collective: Alex Lesage, Arseni Khamzin, Atelier Igor Zigor, Atelier Zébulon Perron, Carmine Tagliamonti, Ceragres, David Raymond, Emmanuelle Roque, Fomenta, Gabriel Page, Henry Acteson, Inat, Jacob Boyd, Jeremy Le Chatelier, Jeremy Paguet, Jeta, Lambert et Fils, Le Centerpiece, Mycoaudio, Olivier Bonnard, Philippe St-Denis, Rebecca Murdock, Reggy St-Surin, Rosemarie Faille-Faubert, Stamatios, and Studio Botté.
• While We are Still Here (May 1–3): At Studio Beaumont with Stamatios, Henri Acteson, Jérémy Le Chatelier, and Arseni Khamsin.
• Avenue du Parc (April 29 – May 2): At boutique JETA with JETA, Sarah-Jeanne Riberdy, Sangaré, Séjour Studio, Atelier Fomenta, and Jérémy Paguet.
• Full Room (May 1–7): Furniture from the 1960s to today.
• Montreal 1976: An Olympic Feat: Ongoing at the McCord Stewart Museum

The Fine Crafts Itinerary & Open Studios

In collaboration with CMAQ, discover the richness of fine craft expertise.

Open Studios & Workshops:

• Atelier Le Traon: “The woven secrets of tweed” (May 2–3, by reservation).
• MDT Mobilier, Hamster Objets de Compagnie & Essai: (May 1–2).
• Fjord Intérieurs × Prune Les Fleurs: (April 28 – May 1).
• Atelier Gris: “From Drawing to Welding” (May 6).
• Glass Studios: Clara Jorisch and Verre d’Onge (May 5–6).
• Futil Studio: “The Modern Scagliola Laboratory” (April 28 – May 7).
• Supergrand: Rugs redefining space (April 28 – May 3).
• L’Autre Atelier: “Design Artisan immersion” (May 1–3).
• Atelier Vaste x Mark Krebs: Showroom opening (May 6).
• Ināt: Open studio (April 28 – May 7).
• Atelier Retailles: “Point de chute” (April 29 – May 2).
• Centre de céramique Bonsecours: “Deux Artisans” by Vincent Castonguay, Alexandra Gélinas, and David Simard (April 28 – May 7).

Discussions and Dialogue

• Design, City, and Identity (April 28): 4 PM at Le Rodier – La Piscine.
• The Designer as Author (May 2): 7 PM at FOIL Gallery.
• Cadre bâti Podcast (May 4): Live recording with Hubert Pelletier (6 PM, Espace Ville Autrement).
• Bois Magique Story Series (May 2–5): Bilingual conversations at Atelier Bon Train with Daria Fontaine Pasquali, Dihua Wei, Prune Paycha, Han-Ruì Jahn, Alexandra Gélinas, Anny-Jane, Michael Fiset, Lauren Goodman, and Mitz Takahashi

Why visit

Montréal Design Week 2026 is a must-visit celebration marking the city’s 20th anniversary as a UNESCO City of Design with over 60 free events across its most iconic neighborhoods. By visiting, you gain rare access to the private studios of master artisans and the chance to hear from global icons like Bethan Laura Wood and Eugeni Quitllet. The program transforms the city into a living gallery, blending high-profile trade shows at the Grand Quay with immersive architectural tours of hidden convents and interactive urban installations. Whether you are discovering the next generation of talent in collective exhibitions or exploring the “Parcours Design” circuit, you will experience the absolute peak of Quebec’s creative energy during a historic springtime milestone.

Montréal Design Week

April 28 – May 7, 2026
Size: around 60 free destinations 
Key Highlights: The Index-Design Salon at the Grand Quay (April 30)
Visit Semainedesigndemontreal.com for more info