26 March 2026
Your guide to 2026’s best architecture & design events in the US
2026 presents a fresh round of exciting events for architects and designers, from New York to LA.
The US architecture and design calendar for 2026 is packed with world-class events. From New York’s design festival to Chicago’s contract interiors mega-show and Palm Springs’ midcentury modern celebration, 2026 offers unmissable events for architects, interior designers, and design enthusiasts. Here are seven you should have in your calendar.
Modernism Week
An eleven-day festival celebrating midcentury modern architecture, design and visual culture. The programme spans guided home, neighbourhood and bus tours, alongside film screenings, lectures and panel discussions led by architects, historians and designers across the Coachella Valley.
New York Build Expo
A major two-day gathering for professionals in architecture, engineering, construction and real estate. Featuring 500+ speakers across specialist sessions covering sustainability, tall buildings, digital construction, infrastructure and real estate development, alongside hundreds of exhibitors.
NYCxDESIGN Festival
New York’s flagship design festival returns with a week-long citywide celebration spanning architecture, interior, product, urban and graphic design. The 2026 edition, themed “Design Connects Us”, features exhibitions, public installations, talks, open studios, tours and trade shows across all five boroughs.
ICFF — International Contemporary Furniture Fair
North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design, held during NYCxDESIGN. The 2026 edition, themed “Common Ground”, hosts 400+ design brands from 25+ countries showcasing innovative furniture, lighting, textiles and accessories for residential and contract interiors.
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design
The architecture event of the year brings together AEC professionals for nearly 350 expert-led sessions offering CPD credits recognised by AIA, GBCI and RIBA. Featuring architect-led tours of San Diego landmarks including the Salk Institute and Balboa Park, plus an expansive industry expo.
NeoCon
North America’s largest contract interiors trade show, now in its sixth decade. Attracting 50,000+ attendees across multiple floors of the iconic Merchandise Mart, with exhibitors spanning furniture, flooring, textiles, lighting, technology and architectural products for commercial, healthcare and workplace environments.
Miami Art Week
Anchored by Art Basel Miami Beach, the week transforms South Florida into a global cultural hub. Featuring major fairs including Design Miami, Art Miami and CONTEXT, alongside exhibitions, panel discussions, museum shows and public art installations across Wynwood, Downtown Miami and the Design District.
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