Zagreb Design Week

View on map
Arts & CultureZagreb
Dates8–20 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration13 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival centers its core programming at
Language["hr"]Currency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Zagreb Design Week in Zagreb

Zagreb Design Week, launched in 2014, is Croatia's main design festival, spreading exhibitions, lectures and workshops covering furniture, fashion, graphic and food design across dozens of venues, anchored by the international ZGDW Award and a rotating annual guest country. The festival draws several hundred participating designers and studios each edition.

Zagreb Design Week started in 2014 and has since become Croatia's principal design festival, positioning the capital as a stage for creative industries ranging from furniture and product design to fashion, graphic design and food design.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival centers its core programming at the former Jadran Film studio complex, a repurposed film production site, before extending into partner venues across central Zagreb for a second week, giving the event a distinctive industrial-space anchor rather than a conventional exhibition hall

02

The mystery stays covered

The ZGDW Award adds a competitive juried dimension, culminating in a finalists exhibition and prize ceremony that sits alongside the broader programme of talks, workshops and open exhibitions spread throughout the city

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Zagreb Design Week is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Zagreb, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival centers its core programming at the former Jadran Film studio complex, a repurposed film production site, before extending into partner...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

8–20 September 2026

Getting around

For Zagreb Design Week, plan transport around the exact Zagreb venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual or smart-casual clothing suitable for gallery and studio visits; comfortable footwear for moving between multiple venues across the city.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Zagreb Design Week does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["hr"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map45.81 N, 15.98 EOpen in Google Maps

Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Nearest airportZAG — Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
TransportFor Zagreb Design Week, plan transport around the exact Zagreb venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Zagreb Design Week does not become the hardest part.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Zagreb via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Zagreb, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual or smart-casual clothing suitable for gallery and studio visits; comfortable footwear for moving between multiple venues across the city.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Croatia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Zagreb Design Week?

Zagreb Design Week is listed for 8–20 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Zagreb Design Week take place?

The festival is listed in Zagreb, Croatia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

13 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLzagrebdesignweek.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates8–20 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Buenos Aires International Book Fair

Past edition: 23 April–11 May 2026

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photo pending

Cairo International Book Fair

Past edition: 21 January–3 February 2026

Cairo, Egypt
Photo pending

Pageant of the Masters

Not represented as one continuous festival occurrence

Laguna Beach, United States
Photo pending

Annecy International Animation Film Festival

Past edition: 8–14 June 2025

Annecy, France

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →