6 Key Program

11 Day 

350+ Programs

140+ Venues Throughout The City

Bangkok Design Week 2026 returns with the collective energy of people coming together to share ideas and creativity to help the city move forward. Over 11 days, the festival unfolds across Bangkok through 6 key programs, 350+ activities, and 140+ venues, creating opportunities for design to connect with everyday life, business, and communities. It also invites us to explore the city from new perspectives and see how small creative ideas, when brought together, can move the city ahead.

This year, Bangkok Design Week 2026 invites everyone to explore 4+1 creative districts across the city. Each area has its own character, stories, and design energy. Design works, activities, and highlight programs are deeply rooted in the local context, people, and everyday life of each neighborhood. Take a look at the concepts, pick your favorite districts, drop your pins—and head out to collect ideas across the entire city.

📌 Programs in Charoenkrung – Talat Noi

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=280

📌 Programs in Pak Khlong Talat

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=50632

📌 Programs in Phra Nakhon

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=49828

📌 Programs in Bang Lamphu – Khaosan

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=106531

📌 Programs in Other Creative Districts

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=284

In a fast-changing world full of challenges, Bangkok Design Week 2026 sends out the DESIGN S/O/S signal—highlighting design as a powerful tool to help us move forward together, from strengthening the local market and opening global opportunities to shaping a future that is practical and real.

This year’s festival features a wide range of Key Programs, from professional design exhibitions and student-led experiments to international exchanges, business networking, community-driven projects, and lively, accessible activities that bring creative energy to the entire city.

Don’t miss our partner programs

explore them through the Instagram Tag of Bangkok Design Week!

Activities at Bangkok Design Week 2026 take place simultaneously across the city, with many more partner programs waiting to be discovered. To stay up to date, simply check the Instagram Tag of Bangkok Design Week (the rightmost tab), where partner posts are gathered in real time. You’ll find new ideas, must-see programs, and festival atmosphere from many perspectives, making it easier and more enjoyable to explore the festival and catch all the highlights.

Explore now 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bangkokdesignweek/tagged/

We’ve gathered all the essential tools to help you explore Bangkok Design Week 2026 smoothly and enjoy every highlight—from the official website and planning features to the interactive map and LINE OA. With these tools at hand, you’re all set to navigate the festival with ease and make the most of your experience.

We’ve gathered all the essential tools to help you explore Bangkok Design Week 2026 smoothly and enjoy every highlight—from the official website and planning features to the interactive map and LINE OA. With these tools at hand, you’re all set to navigate the festival with ease and make the most of your experience.

If you’re up for a challenge and want a souvenir to take home, don’t miss the Snap & Share game! Just grab a leaflet, head out to explore, take photos with artworks or district highlights, share them on social media, then stop by the information desk to collect a gold district character sticker for your collection.

No need to worry about getting lost – BKKDW INFO CENTER are available across all four main districts: Charoenkrung–Talat Noi (Grand Postal Building), Phra Nakhon (Lan Khon Mueang), Pak Khlong Talat (in front of MRT Sanam Chai, Exit 5), and Bang Lamphu–Khaosan (in front of New World). The teams are there throughout the festival to help with routes, programs, and any information you need.

Bangkok Design Week 2026 is easier to get around than you might think, with free transportation options that make exploring the festival smooth, fun, and continuous throughout the event.

🚌 BKKDW Shuttle Service

Free shuttle buses connecting the main festival districts, making it easy to move between areas.

🚲 Bike Bus by BUCA

A group cycling activity that is fun, safe, and lets you experience the city along the way.

📱 ViaBus

A real-time app for tracking public transportation and the BKKDW Shuttle Service.

Download information at www.viabus.co

🛺 Travel with ease through our transportation partner Muvmi.

Muvmi Promotion

New users: 50% off with code BKKDWNEW (3 rides per person)

Existing users: 10% off with code BKKDWMUV (SAVER only, 2 rides per person)

Valid in Rattanakosin, Silom, and Wongwian Yai area only.

Save this image for later! Whether you’re arriving by BTS, bus, boat, or car, we’ve gathered all transportation options and parking spots for all four creative districts, making it easy to plan your visit to Bangkok Design Week 2026.

Charoenkrung-Talat Noi is a historic area along the Chao Phraya River, developed alongside Thailand’s first Western-style road. It has evolved into a creative economic district where design connects local identity with contemporary creativity, enhancing business, quality of life, and the area’s ecosystem.

📌 Programs in Charoenkrung – Talat Noi

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=280

Follow the story of Charoenkrung-Talat Noi District : 

▸ Charoenkrung Creative District > www.facebook.com/CharoenkrungCD

▸ Talatnoi Community > www.facebook.com/taladnoijourney

▸ BangRak District Office > www.facebook.com/BangkokBangRak

Pak Khlong Talat District is a historic commercial area that has grown into Thailand’s iconic flower market. Full of color, forms, and daily rhythms, it inspires creatives to reinterpret traditional knowledge and connect generations through design.

📌 Programs in Pak Khlong Talat

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/en/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=50632

Follow the story of Charoenkrung-Talat Noi District : 

▸ Humans of Flower Market > https://www.facebook.com/manuspakkhlong

Phra Nakhon District is Bangkok’s historic old town, filled with heritage architecture and atmosphere. Design revitalizes existing buildings through adaptive reuse for creative activities and small businesses, supporting long-term economic and community growth.

📌 Programs in Phra Nakhon

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/en/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=49828

Follow the story of Phra Nakhon  : 

▸ Urban Ally > https://www.facebook.com/UrbanAlly.SU

Bang Lamphu – Khaosan is a tourism district blending traditional ways of life with contemporary culture. Design reinterprets local stories, turning history, culture, and everyday life into shared experiences seen from new perspectives.

📌 Programs in Bang Lamphu – Khaosan

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=106531

Follow the story of Bang Lamphu – Khaosan  : 

▸ Sanae Bang Lamphu > https://www.facebook.com/sanaebanglamphu

Beyond the main areas, the festival expands across Bangkok—including Phrom Phong, Bang Pho, Srinakarin, South Sukhumvit, Samyan–Banthat Thong, Hua Lamphong, Bangkok Yai–Wang Derm, and Chatuchak—bringing diverse activities and showcases that spread creative inspiration throughout the city.

📌 Programs in other districts across Bangkok

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=284

Before heading out to explore Bangkok Design Week 2026, take a moment to read these small guidelines. They help ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit while being respectful to others, as every place you visit is a real, living community.

During Bangkok Design Week 2026 there may be recording of images and videos throughout the festival, including the collection of registration data which may include your personal information. The collection, processing, and disclosure of personal data are for various purposes as specified below. If you have any questions about the data collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, the duration for which the office will retain your personal data, the methods of storage and security standards for your personal data, or about your rights regarding personal data, including the right to withdraw consent, you can refer to the Privacy Policy or email the personal data protection officer: dpo@cea.or.th

Furthermore, the office and the event organizing team will use still images and videos for the promotion of the festival, and your personal information for coordination in participating in Bangkok Design Week only. If you have further questions, you may inquire at hello.bkkdw@cea.or.th.

Read more about the Privacy Policy: www.cea.or.th/th/privacy-policy

Bangkok Design Week 2026 DESIGN S/O/S

Full Program : https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/en/bkkdw2026/program

📍29 January – 8 February 2026

Charoenkrung – Talat Noi, Phra Nakhon, Pak Khlong Talat, Bang Lamphu – Khaosan, and others