Melbourne Design Week 2026 expands design’s role

Running from 14th to 24th March across National Gallery of Victoria, Abbotsford Convent and venues citywide, Melbourne Design Week 2026 consolidates its position as Australia’s largest design event, with more than 400 events spanning food, fashion, technology and the built environment.Now in its tenth year, the program foregrounds design’s expanding role in shaping contemporary life. From robotics and prosthetics to hospitality and climate-responsive sportswear, this year’s edi