Salone del Mobile remains one of the most influential international trade shows in the world of furniture and design. Bringing together leading brands, emerging talents and industry professionals, it offers a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations and directions in furniture, lighting and interior design. More than just an exhibition, the fair serves as a dynamic platform for designers, architects, manufacturers and design enthusiasts to connect, exchange ideas and explore the future of living.
As always, the event takes place in Milan, widely regarded as the global capital of design. With its rich cultural heritage and forward-thinking creative scene, the city provides an inspiring backdrop for a week that extends far beyond the fairgrounds, with installations, exhibitions and events happening throughout. The 2026 edition is set to take place from the 21st to the 26th of April, promising another vibrant and immersive experience for the international design community.
Positioned at the intersection of lifestyle and design, Salone del Mobile continues to shape the way we experience interiors today. To help you make the most of your visit, we’ve prepared a curated guide to some of the key events and exhibitions worth exploring. As a complement, you may also want to explore our Travel Guide to Milan – a selection of places to visit, stay and dine, tailored for design professionals.
Secure your ticket and discover the moments that will define this year’s edition.
Talks and Round Tables
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Salone Contract Forum | April 22nd
For the first time, the Drafting Futures Arena will host the Salone Contract Forum, developed in collaboration with OMA. The Forum will offer a structured reflection on the transformations shaping the contract sector and set the stage for the event’s first full edition in 2027, targeting an international audience focused on the market’s most relevant themes.
The day begins with the round table “Contract Sector Opportunities in a Transforming Industry”, moderated by Ed Stocker, Europe Editor at Large at Monocle. The discussion will explore how economic pressures, evolving sustainability regulations and supply chain challenges are reshaping the sector, opening new avenues for innovation, value creation and professional positioning. Participants include Maria Porro, President of Salone del Mobile.Milano, and David Gianotten, managing partner – architect at OMA.
The afternoon session is divided into three parts:
- Masterclass Lecture – Current Preoccupations by Rem Koolhaas, founder of OMA.
- Presentation of the Salone Contract Masterplan by David Gianotten.
- Round Table – Common Ground Among the Pillars of the Contract Ecosystem, moderated by Christele Harrouk, editor-in-chief of ArchDaily. This discussion will examine how designers, manufacturers and operators align across a project’s lifecycle.
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Drafting Futures: Conversations About Next Perspectives
The programme of talks and conversations adopts an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together speakers with diverse geographical, disciplinary and operational perspectives.
- April 23rd: Tosin Oshinowo, a Nigerian architect, designer and creative entrepreneur, will be in conversation with Amanda Ferber, founder of Architecture Hunter. They will explore African architecture and urbanism through Oshinowo’s practice and curatorial work on innovation under conditions of resource scarcity. Her insights challenge conventional design paradigms, proposing approaches that are attentive to cultural and climatic imperatives in the twenty-first century.
- April 24th: The programme features David Barragán, co-founder of the Ecuadorian studio Al Borde, in conversation with design journalist Marcela Fibbiani. Barragán is a leading figure in Latin American architecture, recognised for his community-focused approach and ability to create quality architecture in resource-limited contexts.
- April 25th: Performance by Matteo Caccia, curated by Rivista Studio. Casa – Luogo – Sentimento (Home – Place – Feeling) is a monologue that reflects on how the home transforms over time while remaining a central and meaningful space in our lives.
Events
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EuroCucina | Pavilions 2-4
EuroCucina first debuted in 1974 and quickly became the benchmark international event for kitchen design. Held every even-numbered year, it brings together around a hundred exhibitors, celebrated for the breadth and quality of their products. Each edition highlights the central role of the kitchen in contemporary living, showcasing evolving trends in forms, materials, colours and technologies. The event reveals the latest brand research and innovations, modernising the language of kitchen design while reflecting new routines, uses and rituals – all reinforcing the enduring sense of community and connection the domestic hearth inspires.
Within the exhibition, the collateral event FTK (Technology For the Kitchen), launched in 2004, attracts roughly 50 exhibitors each edition. FTK offers a unique lens into built-in technologies and cooker hoods, presenting cutting-edge products, concepts and visions that shape the present and future of cooking and food preservation.
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International Bathroom Exhibition | Pavilions 6-10
The International Bathroom Exhibition is a dynamic biennial event and a key reference for professionals in bathroom furnishing. Each edition brings together around 200 exhibitors, showcasing the best of international production.
The latest offerings reflect the ongoing evolution of the bathroom, a space that is becoming increasingly technological and sustainability-focused while maintaining its emotional and experiential value. Leading bathroom brands invest continuously in research and innovation, delivering low-consumption, environmentally responsible products that align with market sustainability demands.
Across editions, the exhibition highlights advanced yet discreet technologies, water-saving solutions and the use of low-impact, recyclable and circular materials. These innovations ensure high-quality, durable products that deliver a customisable, serene well-being experience for users.
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SaloneSatellite: “Craftsmanship + Innovation” | Pavilions 5-7
SaloneSatellite, the visionary hub dedicated to designers under 35, takes place from April 21st to 26th. Celebrating young talent and experimentation, it has become a unique platform for exploring contemporary living, where emerging designers meet entrepreneurs, talent scouts and industry professionals.
Launched in 1998 by Marva Griffin Wilshire, who remains its curator, SaloneSatellite was the first event to spotlight young designers, believing in their potential to shape the future of design. Over the years, many prototypes presented at the event have gone into production and thousands of designers from over 270 international design schools and universities have emerged as influential voices on the global design scene.
Guided by a spirit of experimentation, the exhibition reflects on the challenges of a rapidly evolving world – from environmental and economic shifts to social transformations – with young designers providing fresh insights that help shape the future of design.
New Exhibition: Salone Raritas
Making its debut at the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile, Salone Raritas offers a direct connection between special-edition design, antiques, high-end craftsmanship and the professional design market – including architects, interior designers, contractors, developers and dealers.
Curated by Annalisa Rosso, editorial & cultural director and advisor of Salone del Mobile, and designed by Formafantasma, Salone Raritas bridges highly-skilled creative production with the B2B contemporary design market. The exhibition showcases unique pieces, limited editions and ‘outsider’ objects, creating a curated environment that fosters networking, collaboration and new business opportunities.
Salone Raritas reflects a shift in contemporary design: collectable and limited-edition works are increasingly used in residential, hospitality and experiential retail projects as markers of identity and quality. By bringing these objects into the Salone, the event highlights their value for investors, developers and clients seeking rarity, craftsmanship and a compelling narrative in interior spaces.
Whether you are seeking inspiration, networking opportunities or insights into the latest trends, Salone del Mobile provides a unique platform to explore the intersections of creativity, craftsmanship and innovation. Milan becomes, once again, a vibrant hub where ideas, products and people converge, shaping the way we live, work and experience design. Are you going to this year’s edition?
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