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Canada’s leading design fair is back in Toronto and you don’t want to miss it

The new year is almost here, so kick it off with a fresh dose of local inspiration at Toronto’s top design fair.

Interior Design Show Toronto (IDS) is back in the city from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25, and it is bringing creatives from across the globe together to build on everything in the industry.

Centring around innovation, inspiration, and where design is heading in the future, there will be more than 250 exhibitions showcasing their products, materials, and concepts. Get ready to be amazed and inspired all weekend long.

Exhibitors and daily programming

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Throughout the weekend, festival-goers can check out a ton of exhibitors, including Hollis+Morris presenting Fabric Light, Jake Oliveira Studios unveiling Ourse, and IKEA’s showcase of new, unreleased products.

Main Stage keynote speakers will share their thoughts on today’s design world and its future, including Eames Demetrios, Tatiana Bilbao, Tommy Smythe, Brian Gluckstein, and Colette van den Thillart.

It all starts with a big party on Thursday night, where the show floor will transform into a high-energy celebration with DJs, performances, and the city’s top talent!

New features for 2026

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Among the must-see design features is ILLUMINATE, a lighting-focused section ready to make its Toronto debut.

Don’t forget to visit the Curated by ThinkL Lighting Studio, which is presenting groundbreaking work from top studios like Anony, Delta Light, Flexalighting, and Axolight.

Furniture Forecast is your look into the emerging global design trends of — you guessed it — furniture, introducing standout pieces that have never been seen in Canada before.

Meanwhile, the new Italian and Portuguese pavilions will dive deep into local craftsmanship and contemporary design, further expanding IDS’s global reach.

Where design meets

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Celebrate with the industry’s top players and immerse yourself in everything design and innovation. This design fair is not to be missed and guarantees a refreshing POV into how we live, work, and create.

Check out the full lineup of the Interior Design Show Toronto and buy your tickets to the city’s most grand design show.

Interior Design Show Toronto

When: Thursday, Jan. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 25
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
Price: Tickets start at $25 — Available here

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