DesignMarch

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Arts & CultureReykjavík
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsDesignTalks, its flagship international
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ISK
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

DesignMarch in Reykjavík

Iceland's major annual design week, known as HonnunarMars, running since 2009 under Iceland Design and Architecture. It spans fashion, furniture, architecture, and digital design across more than a hundred exhibits and roughly 150 events citywide, anchored by the DesignTalks conference at Harpa featuring internationally known architects and designers.

DesignMarch, known in Icelandic as HonnunarMars, has run annually since 2009 under Iceland Design and Architecture, the national promotion agency for Icelandic design and architecture, making it considerably younger than Reykjavik Arts Festival but already the country's dominant design-industry event.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

DesignTalks, its flagship international conference at Harpa, has hosted speakers including Bjarke Ingels, Katharine Hamnett, Winy Maas, and IDEO's Paul Bennett, giving the festival genuine international standing beyond a domestic trade fair

02

The mystery stays covered

Running under a dedicated national design-promotion body rather than a city arts department, it functions as much as an industry networking event for roughly 400 participating designers as a public exhibition, spreading its program across established museums and newer innovation-hub venues like Groska alongside traditional cultural institutions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The DesignTalks international conference at Harpa

Water and renewal

Living ritual

citywide exhibitions spanning fashion to digital design

The sacred route

Living ritual

and a mixed venue format combining museums with newer innovation-hub spaces like Groska

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use Reykjavik transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart-casual, especially for the DesignTalks conference at Harpa; comfortable walking shoes for moving between multiple exhibition venues across the city center.

Safety

DesignMarch is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Reykjavik, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

ISK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map64.14 N, 21.90 WOpen in Google Maps

Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

Nearest airportKEF — Keflavik
TransportUse Reykjavik transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Reykjavik, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Reykjavík via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Reykjavík, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual, especially for the DesignTalks conference at Harpa; comfortable walking shoes for moving between multiple exhibition venues across the city center.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Iceland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is DesignMarch?

DesignMarch is listed for Past edition: 2–6 April 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does DesignMarch take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

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.

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