Paris Design Week’s Winter Pre-Season program is a concentrated showcase for interior designers, architects, innovators, and design-driven brands preparing for the main September fair. It includes open-studio days, curated showrooms, independent exhibitions, concept pop-ups, and brand previews. The winter atmosphere adds a calm and reflective tone, allowing visitors to engage with design spaces without peak-season crowds. The focus this year is on sustainable materials, digital design tools, modular living solutions, and experimental craftsmanship.

Design houses and studios across Paris use the pre-season period to reveal prototypes, early collections, and research-based projects. Visitors can explore micro-exhibitions and installations that highlight the blend of artistic vision and technical innovation. Winter 2026 introduces new themes such as AI-assisted design, eco-friendly fabrication, recycled materials, tactile minimalism, and the evolution of urban living. It is not only a preview but a conversation starter — setting the tone for the global design discourse ahead.

Event Overview

A concentrated preview of Paris’s most anticipated design season — where innovation, craftsmanship, interiors, architecture, digital futures, and sustainable design come together before the main September edition.

Paris Design Week – Winter Pre-Season Events 2026: Your Complete Visitor Guide

The Winter Pre-Season Events of Paris Design Week 2026 offer a curated introduction to the city’s thriving design landscape. This limited January program highlights upcoming designers, studio previews, material labs, concept shows, pop-up exhibitions, and brand installations across Paris. It is a unique opportunity to explore what the global design community will be discussing throughout the year.

Dates:

1 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

Location:

Multiple Locations Across Paris Primary Hub: Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Bastille Design District

Mission:

The mission of the Winter Pre-Season Events is to provide early access to future trends, connect industry professionals, support emerging designers, and strengthen the role of Paris as a global capital of design innovation. The program emphasizes sustainability, experimentation, international collaboration, and forward-thinking craftsmanship.

Organizer:

Maison&Objet / SAFI (Salon de l’Art de Vivre) in collaboration with independent Parisian design studios, galleries, and cultural institutions.

Why attend to Paris Design Week – Winter Pre-Season Events 2026?

• A rare chance to preview trends before the September edition • Access to design studios normally closed to the public • Opportunity to meet designers and discuss early-stage concepts • A curated selection of small, high-quality installations • Great for buyers, architects, interior designers, and media • Perfect winter cultural route for design-minded travelers • A calmer, more intimate alternative to the main fair

Getting There:

Paris Design Week Pre-Season events are spread across central districts.
Metro recommendations:
• Line 1 — for Marais & Bastille routes
• Line 4 — for Saint-Germain & Rive Gauche
• Line 8 — for design studios near République
• Line 11 — for smaller galleries in creative neighborhoods

From Airports:
• CDG → RER B → Châtelet–Les Halles (40–45 minutes)
• Orly → Orlyval + RER B → Denfert-Rochereau (35 minutes)

Most locations are walkable between districts.

Gallery: Paris Design Week – Winter Pre-Season Events 2026

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History of Paris Design Week – Winter Pre-Season Events 2026

The Winter Pre-Season is a relatively new extension of the Paris Design Week ecosystem. Originally created to support studios during the quieter winter months, it has grown into an influential early-year platform where designers test ideas, brands launch winter editions, and curators scout talent for the major autumn fair. Over recent years, it has become a hub for experimentation, sustainable material innovation, and digital design research.

Tips for Visitors of Paris Design Week – Winter Pre-Season Events 2026

• Plan routes around districts to save time — events are scattered
• Many studios require quick online registration
• Wear comfortable shoes — walking between galleries is expected
• Bring a notebook or tablet for sketches and notes
• Visit early in the day for clearer access to designers
• Combine exhibitions with nearby cafés, bookstores, and boutiques
• Check studio Instagram pages — many announce pop-ups last-minute

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