Annual design festival Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW) returns in 2026 for its 15th edition, this year following the theme Playground of Possibilities.

The festival's programme explores playful creativity and experimentation while steering away from perfection, focusing on four specific themes: Courage to Begin, Space to Play, Time to Build and Visions that Last.

The festival expects to host over 200 events, including exhibitions, installations and the Design Summit.

Munich Creative Business Week 2026 takes place from 4 to 10 May 2026 at various locations across Munich, Germany.