NYCxDESIGN Festival

Imagine a live or virtual panel discussion on a design topic of your choosing, a pop-up activation within your venue, or an installation in a bustling public space — among other creative formats.

A co-developed event would receive premier promotion across NYCxDESIGN’s channels, and we would conduct focused outreach efforts to engage your target community. These co-produced events could unfold during NYCxDESIGN’s annual Festival or at other strategic moments throughout the year. 

Let’s explore the possibilities together!

What to Expect

The Festival features more than 250 hosted events, two major trade and consumer design fairs—ICFF and the Afternoon Light Design Fair—alongside a day-long AI Summit, public installations, exhibitions, talks, keynotes, tours, product launches, and receptions.

Design Tracks

The Festival represents the full spectrum of design, including architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, interior design, product and industrial design, graphic design, lighting and sound design, as well as technology, art, and entertainment by design.

Plan Your Visit

We encourage you to explore your interests and build your schedule in advance, as many events fill quickly.

Website Discovery

Use the Festival Event Calendar on the NYCxDESIGN website to search by date, time, borough, neighborhood, design discipline, and event type. Interactive maps are also available.

Apps and Guides

Download the free NYCxDESIGN Festival app, which includes social features to enhance your experience.
The official printed Festival Guide includes neighborhood maps and full event listings to help you navigate and plan your itinerary.

Getting Around

Maps highlight nearby subway stations, and public transportation is strongly encouraged for convenient travel throughout the city.

Event Access

Event entry varies. Some events require RSVPs, some are ticketed, and others are open to walk-ins. Many events are free. Please check individual event listings for details, including dates and times.

Accessibility

ADA accessibility information is provided within each individual event listing.

Festival Highlights

Look for Festival Highlights for curated recommendations and must-see experiences.

Visiting from Out of Town

If you or your guests are traveling, please visit our Stay x Design section for hotel partnerships and preferred Festival rates.

We’re Here to Help

For any questions, please contact:
[email protected]

Produce an Event with NYCxDESIGN

We welcome the opportunity to collaborate on tailored event concepts—whether live or virtual—and to support targeted outreach to your desired audiences.

Festival Visibility & Promotion

NYCxDESIGN promotes the Festival through an integrated campaign, including:

→ Out-of-home advertising (LinkNYC, taxi tops, urban screens)
→ NYCxDESIGN website Festival calendar
→ NYCxDESIGN Festival app
→ Official printed guide with maps
→ Press and social media outreach

Events benefit from both citywide visibility and neighborhood clustering, with many activations concentrated geographically and highlighted on Festival maps.

Event Planning Tips

→ Clearly communicate RSVP, ticketing, or open-access policies
→ Provide accurate dates, times, and location details
→ Include ADA accessibility information in your event listing
→ Consider scheduling your event alongside nearby activations to benefit from neighborhood traffic; strong local clustering can increase visibility and attendance

Festival Highlights

Be mindful of key Festival Highlights and anchor events, which drive significant attendance and press attention throughout the week.

Submission Guidelines

Detailed submission requirements - including image specifications and listing details - are provided within the Event Host registration form on this website.

We’re Here to Help

For any questions & calendar updates, please contact:
[email protected]