First Staged in 2003, the London Design Festival is one of the world's most important annual design events. The nine-day Festival program is comprised of over 200 events and exhibitions staged by approximately 160 international contributing organizations from across the design industry.

Festival events are staged in nearly 150 different venues across the city. Check individual event listings for details. The Festival's hub is at the V & A Museum, which provides a good starting point from which to explore the Festival.