Surface Design Show 2026 | 3-5 February 2026

JOIN THE BEST IN SURFACE MATERIAL INNOVATION

With over 150 exhibitors and over 6000 visitors, Surface Design Show is a unique gathering of the architecture and design sectors.

Located in Islington, in the centre of London’s design district, SDS26 will provide the opportunity to engage face-to-face with a hard-to-reach and targeted audience from the A+D sector with 62% having purchasing authority, providing the perfect platform to generate new business from the UK and Europe’s architectural and design industry. Join us to embrace the world of material innovation. See you there!

REGISTER FOR FREE

6000+

visitors

12

hours of CPD accredited content

60

speakers

150+

exhibitors

What to expect from SDS26:

The doors are open and visitors are pouring in - we cannot wait for you to join us. Not sure if SDS is for you? Here are the benefits for attending:

Over 6000 senior professionals in the interior design community will gather across 2 and 1/2 days to explore the very best in surface know-how
Engage with over 150 exhibiting companies showcasing an array of products from across the globe
Learn from over 60 industry experts within our comprehensive speaker programme to enrich your professional knowledge
Get up close with the best of beautiful natural stone at the Stone Tapestry, brought to you in partnership with Stone Federation
Discover the next big thing in the Innovation Gallery section by connecting with up-and-coming designers with fresh perspectives and ground-breaking ideas
Meet the future of the industry at our Royal College of Art and Green Grads Showcase
Partake in workshops at our BRAND NEW Workshop Stage
Experience a hands-on encounter with innovative and tactile products at Surface Spotlight
Celebrate excellence at Surface Design Awards on Wednesday 4 February

Registering in advance will mean you can skip the queues at the Business Design Centre. Get your free ticket to SDS by clicking the button below.

Get Your FREE ticket

‘Surface Design Show is a fantastic place to connect with high quality architects and interior designers and to really push the story of your brand and your products. We will definitely be back for 2026’

Matt Robb

Stone Federation

‘Surface Design Show brings energy, the whole sector is thriving, vibrant, forward-looking and
exciting-it is not like any of the other shows’ ‘As a designer, you cannot afford to miss
Surface Design Show, it has what you need in order to be future ready in terms of your future
career and projects’

Alys Bryan

Design Insider

It has been absolutely fantastic here; such a great bunch of people have come’ ‘We are keen to support what you are doing: bringing everyone together; the suppliers, the innovators, the specifiers, we love coming here for inspiration and the people are so nice’

Vanessa Champion

Journal of Biophilic Design

‘I visit Surface Design Show every year, I absolutely love it, there are lots of creative suppliers and materials that we use for our projects. I think it is one of the best shows’ ‘Surface Design Show is always full of independent and creative people, opening new ideas, and they use sustainable products’
it is definitely worth a visit’ ‘I definitely will be back next year, and every year after!’

Zuzana Phillips

Accanto Interiors

DISCOVER

WHATS ON AT SDS26?

FIND OUT MORE

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Our Partners

Loading

Our Industry Advisors

Loading

What have you missed at SDS26?

Day 1 - Highlights

FAQs

Surface Design Show is the UK's only exhibition dedicated to surface material innovation. It is the event of choice for architects and designers to see, source and specify the latest and most inspiring internal and external surface materials from over 180 exhibitors.

3-5 February 2026 at London's Business Design Centre. Register for your free pass now.

Business Design Centre
52 Upper St, Islington
London
N1 0QH

Take a look at our 'How to get here' page.

Tuesday 3 February 2026 16:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 4 February 2026 10:00 - 20:00
Thursday 5 February 2026 10:00 - 17:00

Want to attend? Register for your free pass now.

SDS is an event for anyone involved in design, architecture, and the specification of surface materials for both interior and exterior environments.

Yes, Surface Design Show welcomes students. We request that Students do not attend in big groups and are respectful of the show. If you are a student who wants to attend SDS26 register to get your free pass now.

With some incredible Exhibitors signed up so far, Surface Design Show will feature a wide range of materials such as flooring, cladding, natural stone, and innovative surface solutions for both interiors and exteriors.

See the full list of exhibitors here

Yes, Surface Design Show 2026 is free to attend. You will need to register for your ticket, you can register for your free pass here.

To discover new materials, technologies, and design trends that can be used in upcoming projects, from residential to commercial spaces.To explore practical and cutting-edge surface materials that can enhance the durability, aesthetics, and sustainability of their projects. To find inspiration and new materials for the creation of furniture, decorative elements, or other surface-based products. To stay informed about the latest eco-friendly materials and surface solutions that align with green building practices. To gain insights into design trends that can increase the value and appeal of properties by incorporating innovative surface designs. Want to attend? Register for your free pass now.

Yes, you can! We have 12 hours of CPD accredited content planned between 3-5 February 2026 at London's Business Design Centre. Hear from Shepard&, BIID, HOK, Giles Miller Studio.

Our brand new Show App is available for everyone who has registered to access.

Use your badge ID found on your badge and create a password. View more about the App and access your download links here.

Fill in this simple form, it will take you less than 3 minutes:

Register for free now

Brand new for 2026 we have introduced an interactive new Show App to enhance and improve the show experience for all visitors and exhibitors. Access the app here. Use your badge login as your ID to register.

We also have a brand new stage! Introducing The Workshop Stage.

Created off the back of feedback from our design community, this stage give visitors a chance to get hands on with materials in guided workshops. From jewellery making from recycled materials through to introductions to concept and in development materials.

SEE YOU THERE

REGISTER TO ATTEND

EMBRACE THE WORLD OF MATERIAL INNOVATION

Embrace the world of material innovation

JOIN THE BEST IN SURFACE MATERIAL INNOVATION

What to expect from SDS26:

DISCOVER

Our Partners

Spark & Bell

Keim Paints

Table Place Chairs

franklite

ECOcero

Design Command

Revive Innovations

U-Build

Studio Justine Fox

RIBA

Business Design Centre

GREEN GRADS

Informare

Andra Munro Design

Sally Angharad

Master Charge

Royal College of Art

Procédés Chenel International

More Than a Building

Stone Federation Great Britain

BIID

Furnishing Futures

Our Industry Advisors

Joann Haddadin

Carmen Wochner

Harsha Kotak

Oliver Heath

May Fawzy

Vanessa Champion

Colin McGadie

Anna King

Justine Fox

Michael Grubb

Muyiwa Oki

Chiara Cantilena

Ashley Lane

James Lawrence

Tim Bowder-Ridger

Christos Passas

What have you missed at SDS26?

Day 1 - Highlights

FAQs

What is the Surface Design Show and who is it for?

When and where is Surface Design Show held?

What time does SDS26 open?

Who should attend Surface Design Show?

Can Students attend Surface Design Show?

Who is exhibiting at Surface Design Show?

Is Surface Design Show free to attend?

Why should I attend Surface Design Show?

Can I earn CPD points by attending the Surface Design Show?

How can I access the Show App?

How do I register to attend Surface Design Show?

What's new for 2026?

Show Dates, Times & Location

Organised by

Quick Links

SDS26 is fast approaching...

Share

Website Search

Wishlist