Melbourne Design Week

The ninth iteration of Australia’s largest and leading annual design festival, Melbourne Design Week, takes place across Melbourne and Victoria this May.

The annual 11-day festival is an important national platform for designers, industry and enthusiasts to come together and share bold ideas, show new work, connect with industry and imbed themselves within Victoria’s rich design community. The statewide program features events held at the National Gallery of Victoria, alongside ateliers, studios, retail spaces, universities, galleries, gardens and public spaces throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Since its inception, the program has grown in scope and scale – from just under 100 programs in 2017 to over 350 in 2024. Over 100,000 people attended the 2024 festival, making it Australia’s largest design event.