Events

NYCxDESIGN Festival returns from May 14 to 20, 2026, positioning New York City once again as a global capital of design through a citywide programme of exhibitions, public installations, talks, tours, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Anchored by the theme ‘Design Connects Us,’ the 2026 edition foregrounds design as a tool for connection, bridging people, communities, technology, sustainability, and culture at a moment of global change.

With a renewed focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and social impact, the festival amplifies conversations around sustainability, equity, emerging technologies such as AI, and regenerative materials, while breaking down traditional boundaries. NYCxDESIGN 2026 underscores design’s evolving role as a force for collective imagination, resilience, and purposeful change—cementing its position as both a mirror and catalyst for New York’s dynamic creative landscape.