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26 March 2026

Your guide to 2026’s best architecture & design events in Australia

Architects and designers in Australia have a wide range of events occurring in 2026. From networking events, opportunities for learning and even some socialising, the calendar is shaping up to be a varied and interesting mix of events.

● Updated for 2026

Australia’s architecture and design calendar is stronger than ever. From Sydney’s mega expos to Melbourne’s celebrated design week and intimate open house programs across multiple cities, 2026 offers world-class events for architects, interior designers, and design enthusiasts. Here are seven you should have in your calendar.

Sydney Build Expo 2026

1
Free
29-30 April 2026

Sydney Build Expo

ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour

Australia’s largest construction and design expo, with 700+ exhibitors, 750+ speakers across 16 CPD-accredited stages, and 28,000+ attendees. Covering AI in construction, sustainability, housing futures and digital construction.

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Melbourne Design Week 2026

2
14-24 May 2026

Melbourne Design Week

Venues across Melbourne

Australia’s largest design festival celebrates its landmark tenth edition with 400+ events across 11 days. Featuring international keynotes from Japanese industrial designer Shunji Yamanaka and US architect Tom Kundig, covering architecture, interior and product design.

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Australian Interior Design Awards 2026

3
12 June 2026

Australian Interior Design Awards

Sydney

The premier industry-backed interior design awards in Australia, run by the Design Institute of Australia and Architecture Media since 2004. Winners across Retail, Hospitality, Workplace, Residential and Public Design are revealed at a prestigious gala dinner.

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Open House Melbourne 2026

4
Free
24-26 July 2026

Open House Melbourne

Buildings across Melbourne

Rare public access to Melbourne’s most significant architectural buildings and hidden spaces. The 2026 theme “Generous City” explores how design and architecture can foster openness and community. Programme launches 24 June.

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Perth Design Week 2026

5
2026 | Dates TBC

Perth Design Week

Various venues, Perth

Perth’s growing design festival brings together architects, designers and creatives for a week of exhibitions, talks, studio tours and the popular Design Soapbox series. A highlight of Western Australia’s cultural calendar and a showcase for the region’s emerging design scene.

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Victorian Architecture Awards 2026

6
2026 | Dates TBC

Victorian Architecture Awards

Melbourne

The Australian Institute of Architects’ Victorian chapter celebrates the state’s finest architectural projects at a prestigious awards night. Recognised as a stepping stone to the national awards, it showcases excellence across residential, commercial, public and heritage categories.

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Biennale of Sydney 2026

7
Free
Now showing – June 2026

Biennale of Sydney: Rememory

Various venues, Sydney

One of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions, now in its 24th edition. Featuring works by international and Australian artists across multiple iconic Sydney venues, exploring themes of memory, place and identity through immersive installations and large-scale works.

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Explore All Australian Events

Our interactive events guide is updated weekly with the latest architecture and design events across Australia and 17+ cities worldwide.

Plan Your Year: Australian Events by Season

Autumn
Apr – May
Sydney Build Expo + Melbourne Design Week
Winter
Jun – Jul
Interior Design Awards + Open House Melbourne
Spring
Sep – Oct
Perth Design Week + state architecture awards
Summer
Nov
IDEA Awards + Sydney Open

Looking for events in other cities? Browse our full Architecture & Design Events Guide covering Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, London, New York, and more.

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