London Design Festival & Open House Festival 2026: A Fitzrovia Guide
September is one of the most exciting times to explore London’s creative scene, with the city welcoming two major cultural events: London Design Festival and Open House Festival from 12–20 September 2026.
From design showcases and showroom experiences to exhibitions and cultural spaces opening their doors, the festivals offer a chance to discover the ideas, craftsmanship and architecture shaping London today.
Located in the heart of central London, Fitzrovia is an ideal starting point for exploring this creative season. The neighbourhood’s mix of independent businesses, design destinations, galleries and cultural venues makes it easy to experience several events within walking distance.
Whether you are passionate about interiors, architecture, art or simply looking for a unique weekend activity, here is your guide to what’s happening in and around Fitzrovia during London Design Festival and Open House Festival 2026.
Fitzrovia Highlights During London Design Festival 2026
- The event mainly takes place in Fitzrovia at: London Design Festival 2026
12–20 September 2026
Daily, 10:00–16:00
Lualdi London Showroom
79–80 Margaret Street, London W1W 8TA
Free entry, no ticket required
One of Fitzrovia’s key design destinations during London Design Festival is Lualdi’s London showroom, where visitors can explore the relationship between architecture, interiors and contemporary living.
Rather than presenting doors as standalone products, Lualdi’s showroom explores them as complete architectural systems. Visitors can discover sliding doors, flush systems, glazed partitions and integrated solutions designed to shape how spaces connect and flow.
The showroom reflects a wider shift in contemporary interior design, where boundaries between rooms are becoming more flexible and where materials, technology and craftsmanship work together to create more adaptable spaces.
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What Are London Design Festival and Open House Festival?
1. London Design Festival 2026
Dates: 12–20 September 2026
London Design Festival returns for its 24th edition, celebrating London as a global design capital with more than 350 events across the city. The festival brings together designers, architects, brands and creative communities through exhibitions, installations, talks and showroom experiences.
For visitors, it is an opportunity to discover how design influences everyday life – from furniture and interiors to materials, technology and craftsmanship.
While events take place across London, Fitzrovia is particularly well positioned to explore several participating venues, with additional design destinations nearby in Soho, Bloomsbury and central London.
2. Open House Festival 2026
Dates: 12–20 September 2026
Open House Festival celebrates London’s architecture by inviting visitors to explore buildings, cultural spaces and creative venues across the capital. The 2026 edition continues the festival’s tradition of connecting people with the stories behind London’s built environment.
For visitors in Fitzrovia, the festival offers the chance to step inside creative spaces, discover local institutions and experience places that contribute to the neighbourhood’s unique character.
Open House Festival Venues to Discover in Fitzrovia
1. Discover Design-Led Interiors at Sanderson London
Open House Festival 2026
📍 Sanderson London
Berners Street
Located on Berners Street, Sanderson London is one of Fitzrovia’s distinctive design-led spaces participating in this year’s Open House Festival.
The venue combines contemporary interiors with a strong sense of creativity, making it a fitting stop during a neighbourhood exploration of architecture, hospitality and design.
Visitors can include Sanderson London as part of a wider Fitzrovia walking route, connecting creative spaces with the area’s cafés, restaurants and independent destinations.
2. Explore British Cartoon Art at The Cartoon Museum
Open House Festival 2026
📍 The Cartoon Museum
Wells Street
For something different, visit The Cartoon Museum, a cultural destination dedicated to British cartoon and comic art.
The museum showcases the history and creativity behind cartoons, illustrations and visual storytelling, offering a lighter but equally creative experience alongside the architecture and design-focused events happening nearby.
3. Experience Printmaking at Southbank Printmakers
Open House Festival 2026
📍 Southbank Printmakers
Wells Street
Southbank Printmakers brings visitors closer to the process behind contemporary printmaking.
The studio offers an insight into the relationship between artists, materials and techniques, making it a unique addition to an Open House Festival itinerary.
For visitors interested in craftsmanship, handmade processes and creative production, this provides a more personal look at how artworks are created.
4. Discover Contemporary Culture at Ibraaz
Open House Festival 2026
📍 Ibraaz
Mortimer Street
Located on Mortimer Street, Ibraaz introduces visitors to contemporary cultural conversations through its creative programmes and exhibitions.
As part of Open House Festival, it adds another layer to Fitzrovia’s cultural offering – connecting design, art and ideas within the neighbourhood.
Continue Towards Nearby Design Destinations
If you want to extend your design journey beyond Fitzrovia, several London Design Festival locations are within walking distance.
Artemide London
📍 106 Great Russell Street
Artemide’s renewed showroom explores how lighting can transform architecture and everyday spaces, making it a natural next stop for visitors interested in interiors and design.
Ox Space: Enchanted Matter: Resonance
📍 41 Store Street
Part of the London Design Festival programme, Enchanted Matter: Resonance explores the connection between materials, craftsmanship and sound through an intimate music experience.
Soho Design District
Just south of Fitzrovia, Soho Design District brings together exhibitions, installations and creative showcases throughout the festival period.
Experience London’s Creative Season in Fitzrovia
London Design Festival and Open House Festival provide the perfect opportunity to see London from a different perspective – through its architecture, creative spaces and local communities.
With participating venues across Fitzrovia and nearby neighbourhoods, visitors can easily create a full day of discovery, combining design, culture, food and the character of one of central London’s most creative quarters.