London Design Festival 2022

London Design Festival takes place annually in the UK’s capital city. This year, the event returns for its 20th anniversary, hosting more than 300 events across 12 design districts throughout London.

Dates
London Design Festival 2022 (LDF 2022) takes place in London from 17 to 25 September.

Some activities that were scheduled to take place on Monday 19 September may be rescheduled due to the announcement of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on that day.

Districts
This year, there are 12 design districts taking part in LDF 2022:

Bankside Design District
Spanning along the Thames from Borough Market to Oxo Tower Wharf, Bankside Design District will focus on design, craft and innovation. Venues include the Africa Centre, Borough Yards and Bankside Hotel.
17 to 25 September 2022.
betterbankside.co.uk

Brompton Design District
Located around London’s Brompton Road, the district spans from Kensington to Knightsbridge. Brompton is home to the Victoria and Albert Museum, which acts as a hub for the festival with a range of exhibitions and installations.
17 to 25 September 2022.
bromptondesigndistrict.com

Clerkenwell Design Trail
Clerkenwell Design Trail is hosting a two-day programme of workshops, exhibitions, product launches and showroom tours. The programme includes 50 open showrooms in the Clerkenwell and Farringdon areas.
20 to 21 September 2022.
clerkenwelldesignweek.com

Design District at Greenwich Peninsula
Greenwich Peninsula’s Design District is located in Peninsula Square in Greenwich. This year, the district hosts talks, trails, and installations, as well as being home to the trade fair Design London 2022.
17 to 25 September 2022.
designdistrict.co.uk

Islington Design District
There are seven events taking place in the borough of Islington for LDF 2022, including product showcases, pop-ups and workshops. The district stretches from Islington Square along Upper Street and to Pentonville Road.
17 to 25 September 2022.
islingtondesigndistrict.co.uk

King’s Cross Design District
King’s Cross hosts a range of talks, exhibitions, installations and workshops during London Design Festival. Event locations include Coal Drops Yard, Granary Square and the Cedar Way Industrial Estate.
17 to 25 September 2022.
kingscross.co.uk/london-design-festival

Mayfair Design District
Mayfair Design District was established in 2017 and presents art and design galleries, auction houses, fashion brands, jewellers, automotive businesses, retailers, hotels, restaurants, members’ clubs, bars, cultural institutions and other fringe events.
17 to 25 September 2022.
mayfairdesigndistrict.com

Park Royal Design District
Park Royal is one of the largest industrial estates in the UK and home to more than 250 creative studios. The district returns to LDF for a second year after debuting in 2021 with a three-day programme of events.
23 to 25 September 2022.
parkroyaldesigndistrict.com

Pimlico Road Design District
Pimlico Road Design District is located near Sloane Square and describes itself as “London’s premier destination for interior design, art, antiques and fine furniture.” We will update this guide once its programme of events for LDF 2022 has been announced.
thepimlicoroad.com

Shoreditch Design Triangle
Shoreditch Design Triangle is located between Old Street, Cambridge Heath and Spitalfields. More than 50 events are taking place in the district, including exhibitions, installations and open studios.
17 to 25 September 2022.
shoreditchdesigntriangle.com

Southwark South Design District
Located in South East London, the district’s venues include Peckham Levels, Livesey Exchange and the Bottle Factory. The district’s programme includes exhibitions, workshops, open studios and talks.
17 to 25 September 2022.
southwarksouth.design

William Morris Design Line
The William Morris Design Line in Walthamstow follows the themes of community and identity. The district is situated between Wood Street and Blackhorse Road and hosts almost 20 events during the festival.
17 to 25 September 2022.
wmdesignline.com

Selected events
There are hundreds of exhibitions, installations and other events taking place throughout the city as part of LDF 2022. Here is a selection: