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.
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.
1 January 2026 - 31 January 2026
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.
• 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
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.
Tickets are limited and sell out fast.
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Early access. Limited availability. Global art at your fingertips.
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.
• 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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