Architectural Digest India’s AD Design Show 2026 will travel across Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, bringing together more than 200 design brands, 150 creative voices, immersive installations and industry discussions. Blending art, architecture and experience, the show aims to place visitors at the centre of contemporary design and innovation.
The forthcoming AD Design Show 2026, organised by Architectural Digest India in association with Pidilite, is positioning itself as far more than a conventional exhibition. Promoted with the promise of being “a show built to be moved through, not walked past”, the multi-city event is designed as an immersive journey through contemporary design, where visitors are encouraged to engage with spaces, ideas and installations rather than simply observe them.
Scheduled to travel across three major Indian cities, the curated exhibition will open in Mumbai from 13-15 November 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex, before moving to Bengaluru on 4-5 December 2026 at Maanikya, Chamara Vajra, Jayamahal, and concluding in Hyderabad from 11-13 December 2026 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Kothaguda.
According to organisers, the event will bring together more than 200 leading design brands and over 150 creative voices, creating one of the country’s largest platforms for design-led innovation. The programme is set to combine exhibitions, large-scale installations, panel discussions, design films and curated experiences that explore the evolving relationship between design, culture and daily life.
The promotional artwork for the Bengaluru edition offers a striking example of the show’s ambitions. Dominating the space is Maanikya, an installation associated with Chamara Vajra and Jayamahal, where towering sculptural forms draped in cascading multicoloured strands transform the gallery environment into an immersive landscape. The work blurs the boundaries between art, design and architecture, encouraging visitors to experience the installation from within rather than from a distance.
Beyond individual exhibits, AD Design Show 2026 will feature a number of specially curated sections, including Made to Matter, The Shape of Memory, Heirloom Cities, a fully realised AD Apartment, and AD Design Editions. These thematic showcases are expected to highlight emerging ideas, craftsmanship, material innovation and contemporary design practices.
The event will also host AD Sessions, bringing together architects, designers and industry leaders for panel discussions, while AD Frames will present design-focused films exploring creative processes and cultural influences. Visitors will additionally have access to an AD Café, providing an informal setting for networking and conversation.
As experiential exhibitions continue to gain prominence worldwide, AD Design Show 2026 reflects a broader shift in the design industry towards participation, storytelling and sensory engagement. By combining large-scale installations with conversations, films and brand showcases, the exhibition aims to offer a comprehensive view of contemporary design in India and beyond.
Tickets for the event are available online, with prices starting from ₹1,108 through BookMyShow and the official Architectural Digest event platform. For design professionals, students and enthusiasts alike, the show promises an opportunity to explore the ideas, materials and creative minds shaping the future of design.
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