The Baltic region’s premier design event, Disainiöö (Tallinn Design Festival), returns from 28 September to 4 October 2026 at the iconic Põhjala Factory. For over two decades, the festival has served as a vital international hub where designers, creative professionals, students, and enthusiasts converge to foster innovation and collaboration. Drawing an annual crowd of over 10,000 attendees, the event has gained widespread recognition worldwide.

Tallinn Design Festival, September 28 – October 4, 2026

For professionals and general public
Size: one main venue, Põhjala Factory, plus satellite events, over 100 brands and designers
Around 10,000 visitors
Free admission upon registration for many events
Design night party: paid ticket
International Design Conference: paid ticket
General opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday, h. 11:00 am – 8:00 pm 
Opening hours may vary in the different venues
Please check Disainio.ee for more info and the complete program

Discover Tallinn Design Festival 2025

Design exhibition at Tallinn Design Festival 2025

Theme 2026: Future of Product Design

The 2026 edition explores the function of product design within our rapidly evolving landscape, emphasizing sustainability, flexibility, inclusivity, and an awareness of materials.

Festival director Ilona Gurjanova observes: “While contemporary focus has largely shifted toward immaterial design, we must pivot back to the fundamental values of physical product design. Every choice—covering material selection, form, manufacturing, and product lifespan—directly impacts both our daily lives and the health of the planet.”

Throughout the week, the festival offers an extensive schedule featuring conferences, exhibitions, interactive workshops, community gatherings, and commercial design showcases, integrating design into everyday urban life. Over 100 events are scheduled throughout the city.

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Design For All at Tallinn Design Festival 2025

Design Festival Highlights 

• International Conference “Future of Product Design” on 1 October, featuring renowned experts such as Tom Lloyd (Pearson Lloyd, UK), Richard Hall (UK), Raffaella Mangiarotti (Italy), Jean‑Louis Frechin (France), Jonas Pettersson (Sweden), Jaume Domenech (Germany), and others. 
  

International Design Conference at Tallinn Design Festival 2025

• “Well Made – What It Means Today,” a major exhibition curated by Tom Lloyd. Opening 28 September, it presents nearly 50 international design objects alongside insights from over 20 prominent Estonian contributors
  
• BRUNO Product Design Award 2026 exhibition, celebrating top-tier Estonian product design across lifestyle, environmental, and engineering sectors
  
• France Impact Design Award exhibition, organized in partnership with APCI, showcasing exemplary French design work
  
• Arts Thread Global Graduate Show, highlighting works from emerging international designers
  
• Showcases from leading Estonian design institutions: Pallas, EKA, TÜ Viljandi Culture Academy, TalTech, and TLÜ Haapsalu College
  
• An international poster exhibition courtesy of the Haapsalu Graphic Design Festival
• The DOM sustainable fashion performance, serving as the festival’s opening event on 28 September
• Design Street and the SISUSTUS+ interior and outdoor design section
• PechaKucha Night, the Design Auction, and a diverse range of workshops suitable for all ages
• A family-friendly area created in partnership with Vivita Tallinn
• Curated design bike tours through the city’s key design landmarks and venues
• A bustling satellite programme featuring open studios, art galleries, and guided city tours

French Culture Day – 29 September Partnering with Jazzkaar, the festival presents French Culture Day, welcoming top French designers and cultural leaders, and concluding with a Parisian chanson concert performed by the Rebecca Kontus Trio

A Festival Shaping the Future “The BRUNO award, which we present during the festival, serves as our shared definition of what responsible, future-ready product design looks like today,” says Gurjanova. “It honours innovative work that establishes a new benchmark for aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.”

Why visit 

Visiting the Tallinn Design Festival is an essential experience for anyone looking to explore the cutting edge of global innovation within the unique, atmospheric setting of the historic Põhjala Factory. As the largest design event in the Baltics, it offers an immersive program of over 100 activities, including inspiring international conferences, world-class exhibitions, and interactive workshops. Whether you are a professional designer seeking insights into the future of sustainability or an enthusiast eager to discover new creative trends, the festival provides an unparalleled opportunity to network and engage with the absolute best of contemporary design.

Some images from Tallinn Design Festival 2025

Tallinn Design Festival, September 28 – October 4, 2026

For professionals and general public
Size: one main venue, Põhjala Factory, plus satellite events, over 100 brands and designers
Around 10,000 visitors
Free admission upon registration 
Design night party: paid ticket
International Design Conference: paid ticket
General opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday, h. 11:00 am – 8:00 pm 
Opening hours may vary in the different venues
Please check Disainio.ee for more info and the complete program