Brussels Flower Carpet 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
From August 13 to 16, 2026, the Grand Place in Brussels will once again be decorated with the world-famous Flower Carpet. Over 500,000 flowers form a giant artwork that can be viewed for free. For the best panoramic view, a ticket for the City Hall balcony is highly recommended. Enjoy the magical light and sound show every evening.
Maison & Objet Paris September 2026 – Interior Design & Lifestyle Trade Fair
Maison & Objet Pulse takes place from 10 to 14 September 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte. Under the theme "Pulse in Motion", over 3,000 brands present the latest interior design and lifestyle trends. Trade professionals only.
Maison & Objet Paris January 2027 – Premier Edition for Interior Design & Luxury
Maison & Objet Premier takes place from 14 to 18 January 2027 at Paris Nord Villepinte. The first major design event of the year brings together over 67,000 trade professionals and 2,300 brands across furniture, luxury interiors and craftsmanship. Trade professionals only.
Stockholm Design Week 2027 – Program, Dates & Visitor Guide
Stockholm Design Week returns from 8 to 14 February 2027 with the vision Design in all forms, for everyone. City-wide exhibitions, open showrooms and Stockholm Furniture Fair (9 to 12 February) transform the Swedish capital into Europe's design destination for one week.
TEFAF Maastricht – The World's Leading Art and Antiques Fair
TEFAF Maastricht returns to MECC Maastricht from 13 to 18 March 2027. Over 260 dealers from 20 countries present masterworks spanning 7,000 years of art history. Tickets from €45 available online.
Maslenitsa Daugavpils 2027 – Slavic Spring Festival in Latvia
On 14 March 2027, Unity Square in Daugavpils comes alive with folk music, pancakes and fire as the city celebrates Maslenitsa — the ancient Slavic farewell to winter. Free admission, horse rides and the iconic burning of the winter effigy make this Latvia's most atmospheric spring festival.
Art Rotterdam 2027 – Contemporary Art Fair at Rotterdam Ahoy
Art Rotterdam returns to Rotterdam Ahoy from 19 to 21 March 2027. Discover contemporary paintings, sculptures, photography, video art and installations from leading international and Dutch galleries. Tickets from €16.50, free for children under 12.
Milan Design Week 2027 – Salone del Mobile, Fuorisalone & Visitor Guide
The 65th Salone del Mobile.Milano takes place from 13 to 18 April 2027 at Rho Fiera, with Fuorisalone running across the city from 12 to 18 April. Milan Design Week draws over 300,000 visitors from more than 150 countries to the world's most important annual design event.
Gallery Weekend Berlin 2027 – Program, Galleries & Visitor Guide
Gallery Weekend Berlin takes place from 30 April to 2 May 2027. Around 50 Berlin galleries simultaneously open their doors with exhibitions by over 80 artists from more than 20 countries. Admission is free.
3daysofdesign Copenhagen 2027 – Program, Dates & Visitor Guide
From 9 to 11 June 2027, Copenhagen hosts 3daysofdesign, Scandinavia's largest design festival. Over 60,000 visitors explore new collections, product launches and design talks across 8 city districts. Admission is free.
Matisse 1941–1954 – Retrospective at the Grand Palais Paris
From 24 March to 26 July 2026, the Grand Palais in Paris presents France's largest ever Matisse retrospective. Over 300 works from his final thirteen years, including monumental cut-out gouaches on loan from MoMA, the Barnes Foundation and the Centre Pompidou. Tickets from €16, with late-night Friday openings until 10:30 PM.
Rotterdam Architecture Month – Architecture, Tours & Events in June
Rotterdam Architecture Month runs throughout June 2026 with over 125 events at 40+ locations across the city. The 2026 theme focuses on the circular city and sustainable building. The festival heart is at the Test Site Materialenwerf in Keilekwartier. Many events are free.