The riverside creative hub joins the 24th edition of the festival with immersive workshops and designer-maker showcases.
London is set to reaffirm its status as a global design capital this month as the 24th edition of the London Design Festival officially begins. A major highlight of the 2026 programme is the activation at Oxo Tower Wharf, a prominent riverside creative hub that will host a series of special demonstrations, workshops, and exhibitions from 12-20 September. The festival is designed to interrogate the boundaries of modern design through a blend of high-profile installations and intimate studio access.
Visitors to Oxo Tower Wharf will have the unique opportunity to engage with the venue's year-round creative community. More than 25 designer-makers maintain permanent studios across two floors of the building, specializing in diverse crafts such as millinery and ceramics. During the festival, these residents will be joined by special programming that highlights the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary innovation. The broader festival circuit across London is expected to feature landmark projects, including 'The Pangolin Shield' and an immersive sound experience by L-Acoustics, alongside a career-spanning exhibition of Es Devlin’s work at the Design Museum.
Beyond the South Bank, the festival’s influence extends to other creative pockets of the city, such as the Park Royal Design District’s 'Manufactory' festival and the Markfield Road Festival in South Tottenham. These satellite events offer a mix of open art studios, short film screenings, and live music, ensuring that the celebration of design reaches local communities across the capital. Whether through free outdoor exhibitions or high-tech immersive soundscapes, the 2026 festival aims to showcase the incredible breadth of London’s creative industry.
The festival provides a vital platform for local designer-makers to showcase their work to a global audience while offering residents free access to world-class installations and craft demonstrations.
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