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Each year, Milan Design Week transforms the city into a global stage for design, bringing together creatives, brands, and enthusiasts from around the world. From 21–26 April, Milan will once again come alive with a dynamic program of exhibitions, installations, showroom presentations, and events across the city.
At the centre of the week is Salone del Mobile. Milano, hosted at the Rho Fiera fairgrounds, alongside a vibrant calendar of citywide activations. Together, they create an unparalleled moment for discovery, collaboration, and creative exchange in one of the world’s leading design capitals.
Read on for our Milan Design Week CULT Guide, where we highlight where to find our partners, key exhibitions and events to add to your diary, and a selection of must-see moments throughout the week.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Richard Munao
CULT BRANDS at Milan Design Week
Here we present a list of international brand partners participating at Milan Design Week. Click on the brand to go direct to our overview of their planned activities or scroll through this guide to view all.
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Covers locations, news & events.
Locations
Hans J. Wegner Apartment Via Solferino 11, 3rd floor
Discover a curated study of the acclaimed mid-century designer Hans J. Wegner and the principles that defined his work - balancing material, form and function. The exhibition unfolds as a contemporary interpretation of a Wegner home, imagining how he might live and shape his surroundings in presentday Milan.
Carl Hansen & Søn Flagship Via Mercato, 3
Visit the Flagship Store to experience the full collection of Carl Hansen & Søn furniture and accessories in an inspiring setting.
Location
Triennale Milano
Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6 20121 Milano
Fredericia: A Chronicle of Danish Design is exhibiting at Triennale Milano this April.
The exhibition traces more than a century of Danish design, exploring Fredericia’s legacy of human-centred craft and material integrity.
From the pioneering works of Børge Mogensen and Nanna Ditzel to contemporary voices like Cecilie Manz and Jasper Morrison, the exhibition brings together rarely seen vintage pieces, original artwork, and archival materials never shown before.
Fredericia
Locations
Lucia Eames Exhibition Via Statuto 13, Brera
Rho Fiera Fairground Hall 22 Stand # A20
News
Lucia Eames Rug Collection
Event
COCKTAIL PARTY! Wednesday, April 22 6.30 - 9pm Via Statuto 13, Brera
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Location
Via Santa Cecilia 4A Milano
Nemo Lighting is pleased to invite you to the opening of the new Nemo showroom.
On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2026, Nemo unveils a new project in the heart of Milan, created in collaboration with designer and artist Ron Gilad. In this work, abstract vision converges with the materiality of lighting systems, generating a refined interplay between imagination and engineering.
Locations
Rho Fiera Fairground Hall 18 Stand # D24
News 2026 New Releases
Locations
Via Durini, 25-27 20122 Milano
News
2026 New Releases
Zanotta takes centre stage once again at Milan Design Week with a new collection of furniture and accessories. For the occasion, the fully refurbished flagship store provides an exceptional setting for the latest creations, developed in collaboration with renowned international designers and architects.
Alongside the new launches, the exhibition is completed by range extensions and a selection of works by Carlo Mollino.
Zanotta
TOP PICKS
Exhibitions & Installations
With hundreds of installations across the city, Milan Design Week can feel overwhelming. These exhibitions provide a strong starting point - from the global scale of Salone del Mobile to the experimental installations shaping the future of design.
Milan Design Week CULT Guide 2026
Top Exhibition Picks
Alcova
Alcova returns for its eleventh edition across two milanese sites: new spaces within the Baggio Military Hospital and the neverbefore-opened Villa Pestarini by Franco Albini.
One of the most talked-about exhibitions of recent years, Alcova returns with its signature mix of experimental design, site-specific installations and emerging studios staged within extraordinary architectural spaces across Milan.
https://www.alcova.xyz/visit/ milano-2026
SaloneSatellite
A must-visit for spotting emerging talent, SaloneSatellite showcases experimental work from designers under 35. Many now-established studios first launched their careers here, making it one of the most exciting spaces at the fair.
www.salonemilano.it/en/ exhibitions/salonesatellite
Superdesign Show
A cornerstone of Fuorisalone, Superdesign Show brings together international brands, immersive installations and emerging designers in one of Milan’s largest exhibition spaces.
www.superstudioevents.com/en/ notizie/superstudio-alla-milanodesign-week-2026-we-make-itsuper/
Nilufar Depot
Design gallerist Nina Yashar’s Nilufar Depot has become a pilgrimage site during Design Week, presenting large-scale exhibitions of collectible contemporary design and emerging designers.
www.nilufar.com/exhibitions-andfairs/milan-design-week-2026/
Variations at Palazzo Litta
Curated by MoscaPartners, this exhibition transforms the historic Palazzo Litta into a series of installations exploring architecture, materials and experimental design practices.
www.moscapartners.it/ variations-2026/
Isola Design Festival
Known for championing emerging designers and material innovation, Isola Design Festival presents a curated program of exhibitions exploring circular design, craftsmanship and experimental materials.
www.isola.design/milan-designweek-2026
Top Exhibition Picks
Dropcity
Set within the once-abandoned tunnels behind Milan’s Central Station, Dropcity continues its collaboration with students from the ‘Material Futures’ Master’s course at London’s Central Saint Martins.
This year’s brief explores the needs, desires and challenges of the near future, bringing together disciplines spanning science, politics, engineering, fashion, architecture and design. The result is a series of forward-thinking innovations — from holographic surfaces to lab-grown gemstones created from paint waste.
www.dropcity.org/#events
Rosewood Milan
Set to open next year, Rosewood Milan is already making its mark with its 2026 debut Milan Design Week exhibition.
'Objects that Speak' features bamboo lamps by Andrea Branzi, some up to three metres tall, transforming the new hotel, situated in the historic Palazzo Branca and Palazzo della Banca Commerciale Italiana, into an atmospheric garden of light. Curated with Deyan Sudjic.
www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/milan
With 24 halls, each the size of a football field at the Rho Fiera fairgrounds, it’s easy to get overwhelmed!
Planning which halls and brands to visit is a useful way to manage your time at the fair, and ensure you see the best of the best.
MILAN CITY GUIDE
An overview of the Cult interactive Milan City Guide Google Map - the map includes six layers, which can be turned on and off, including:
1. DISTRICTS
An overview of the major design districts to help you plan your week. We recommend two days at the Fairgrounds and two days discovering Fuorisalone, visiting 2-3 districts per day.
2. INSTALLATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
An overview of Cult brands who are presenting installations throughout Milan city, along with other must-see installations (includes 20+ highlights).
3. SHOWROOMS
An overview of our brand partners with showrooms in Milan. These showrooms will be activated during MDW and are worth visiting!
4. CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Must see galleries, shops and architectural highlights in Milan (includes 20+ highlights).
5. EAT & DRINK
Our top picks for a refreshing aperitif, breakfast pastry, green juice, hearty pasta or late night drink (includes 40+ highlights).
6. FASHION & DESIGN
Must see fashion boutiques and design destinations scattered around the city.
With 24 halls, each the size of a football field at the Rho Fiera fairgrounds, it’s easy to get overwhelmed!
Planning which halls and brands to visit is a useful way to manage your time at the fair, and ensure you see the best of the best.
Useful information
Dates & Times
Trade only // Tue 21 - Sun 26 April 2026
Opening hours: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
General public // Sat 25 - Sun 26 April 2026
Opening hours: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
Students // Sat 25 - Sun 26 April 2026
Opening hours: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
Fiera Milano, Rho
The Salone is easily reached by public transport from the city of Milan. Links from the main stations and airports of Milan.
How to get there
Entrance gates
The Press pass grants direct access to the exhibitions through East Gate, South Gate, West Gate.
Non-pre-accredited journalists and photographers can register at the Press Desk in the Service Centre, entrance from South Gate.
The Press Office is located at the Service Centre, 1st floor (nearest entrance: South Gate).
A free shuttle service is available during the shows: the external shuttle bus stops at East, West and South Gates and the Salone Satellite entrance.
Venue
Brand Locations
nanimarquina Hall 22
Stand # A20
Softline Hall 18
Stand # D24
Salone Internazionale del Mobile
EuroCucina
SaloneSatellite
Salone Internazionale del Bagno
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