AD DESIGN SHOW 2026

AD Design Show 2026: Discover India’s Design & Interiors Showcase

AD Design Show 2026 will take place across three Indian cities: Mumbai from 13–15 November, Bengaluru from 4–5 December, and Hyderabad from 11–13 December 2026. The editions will be held at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, Maanikya at Chamara Vajra in Bengaluru, and HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.

Presented as a renewed cultural design platform for 2026, the show brings together interiors, architecture, art, fashion, food, music and contemporary culture through exhibitions, immersive experiences, conversations and design-led presentations.

How AD Design Show Brings India’s Design Community Together

The AD Design Show is a design-focused event created around architecture, interiors, art and the wider creative culture surrounding contemporary design in India.

The show has been part of Mumbai's design calendar since 2018. Architectural Digest India describes the 2026 edition as a renewed version of the platform, expanding its scope beyond a conventional exhibition into an experience combining design showcases, conversations and cultural programming.

For 2026, the programme extends across Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Mumbai remains an established host city, Hyderabad follows its debut edition in 2025, while Bengaluru joins the physical AD Design Show programme for the first time in 2026.

The official 2026 positioning covers architecture, interior design, product design, lighting, textiles, fashion, lifestyle, food and contemporary culture. That wider mix makes the show relevant to architectural and interior practices as well as brands working across furniture, surfaces, lighting, art, materials and lifestyle categories.

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AD Design Show 2026 for Architects, Designers, Brands & Design Enthusiasts

AD Design Show 2026 is particularly relevant to professionals and consumers who actively follow architecture, interiors, furniture, art, materials and premium design.

Architects and interior designers can use the event to discover new products, materials and creative approaches while meeting brands across the design ecosystem. Developers, hospitality professionals and project decision-makers may also find the show useful when researching furniture, surfaces, lighting, finishes or design collaborators.

For design students and emerging practitioners, the combination of exhibitions, installations and conversations creates an opportunity to see how established brands and designers communicate ideas in a physical environment. Homeowners, collectors and design-focused visitors can explore furniture, objects, art, lighting and lifestyle concepts in a curated setting.

The final 2026 exhibitor and programme mix should be checked on the official event website as each city edition approaches.

What Brands Can Expect When Exhibiting at AD Design Show

AD Design Show 2026 is being positioned around immersive experiences, narrative-led presentations, conversations and design-forward formats, rather than product display alone. That distinction matters for exhibitors.

A furniture, lighting, textile, surface or lifestyle brand may need to think beyond simply filling a stand with products. Visitors should be able to understand the design story, examine materials at close range and move naturally between hero products, supporting displays and conversation areas.

Lighting can become part of the presentation itself. Furniture and interior brands may need room to create realistic settings rather than tightly packed displays. Art and craft exhibitors may benefit from controlled sightlines and uncluttered backgrounds, while brands demonstrating material finishes should consider sample accessibility and visitor interaction.

The most effective exhibition space should support the product and brand story rather than overpowering them.

Planning Your Visit to AD Design Show 2026

Mumbai Edition

The Mumbai edition runs from 13–15 November 2026 at Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex. The venue address is G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051. Jio World Convention Centre's official venue material also confirms on-premises parking within the wider Jio World Centre precinct.

Bengaluru Edition

The Bengaluru edition takes place on 4–5 December 2026 at Maanikya, Chamara Vajra. The supplied event information places the venue on Jayamahal Main Road, Armane Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560006.

Hyderabad Edition

The Hyderabad edition is scheduled for 11–13 December 2026 at HITEX Exhibition Centre. HITEX lists its address as Trade Fair Office Building, Izzat Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084. The venue's official information describes multiple public and freight access points across its exhibition facilities.

Registration and Opening Hours

Tickets for AD Design Show 2026 are shown as live on the official event website. Check AD Design Show 2026 tickets and official updates.

Specific daily opening hours were not clearly published in the official 2026 material reviewed for this page. Visitors should confirm entry timings, ticket conditions and city-specific instructions through the official event website before travelling.

What Brands Should Plan Before Exhibiting at AD Design Show

Exhibiting at a design-led show requires more than creating an attractive backdrop. The stand has to present furniture, lighting, materials, art or lifestyle products clearly while supporting visitor movement, conversations, photography, product interaction and brand recognition.

Before design development begins, exhibitors should define what visitors need to notice first, which products require close inspection, whether discussions need privacy, and how lighting affects colours, finishes and materials. Brands participating in more than one city should also decide whether the concept will be reproduced consistently or adapted to each venue.

Custom Stand Design & Fabrication for Brands Exhibiting at AD Design Show

Booth Fabricators provides exhibition stand design and execution support for brands exhibiting at trade shows across India.

Depending on the project brief, support can include concept development, 3D stand design, custom fabrication, branding and graphics, lighting coordination, electrical planning, installation, dismantling and on-site project management.

For a show such as AD Design Show, the design process should begin with the products being displayed. A furniture brand may require staged interior environments, while a lighting brand needs controlled illumination and electrical planning. Surface, textile and material brands may place greater emphasis on samples, tactile displays and specification conversations.

Explore our custom exhibition stand design, fabrication and on-site turnkey installation services for broader execution support.

Our Experience with Design, Interiors & Lifestyle Exhibitions

Booth Fabricators has 15+ years of industry experience and has delivered 1,200+ exhibition booths across 500+ trade-show projects. The company also has an operational presence in Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi.

A relevant Mumbai project is a 54 sqm exhibition stand for Little Nap at Smart Home Expo, providing experience with a design-oriented brand presentation in the home and lifestyle sector. Every AD Design Show stand concept is developed around the participating brand, product range, space allocation and organizer requirements.

What to Finalize Before Your AD Design Show Booth Goes Into Production

• Confirm the allocated booth dimensions and number of open sides.
• Identify hero products and secondary displays.
• Decide whether the stand needs seated meetings or informal conversations.
• Define storage requirements before the floor plan is finalized.
• Confirm screens, AV equipment and electrical requirements.
• Prepare final logos, graphics and high-resolution artwork early.
• Identify furniture, lighting and product-display requirements.
• Check the organizer's exhibitor manual and submission deadlines.
• Confirm structural or design approvals required by the organizer or venue.
• Finalize logistics, installation access and handover schedules against official instructions.

The official 2026 move-in, move-out and technical exhibitor schedules were not located in the publicly available material reviewed for this page, so exhibitors should not rely on assumed setup dates.

Turn Your AD Design Show Space into a Brand Experience

Planning to exhibit at AD Design Show 2026 in Mumbai, Bengaluru or Hyderabad?

Share your stand size, open sides, product-display requirements, branding assets and event brief with Booth Fabricators to discuss a tailored exhibition stand concept, 3D visualization and execution plan.