National Festival of Design 2026
22 to 25 October | Canberra

The National Festival of Design 2026 will bring together Australia’s design, construction and building industries in Canberra from 22 to 25 October for three days of inspiration, education, networking and celebration. Featuring the National Trade Show, two-day National Conference, CPD workshop sessions, networking events, live entertainment and the National Design Awards Gala Dinner and Red Carpet Cocktail Party, the festival provides a unique opportunity for building designers, architects, industry leaders, students and suppliers to connect, discover new products and innovations, gain valuable industry insights and celebrate excellence in Australian design. For full festival information visit National Festival of Design    

The countdown is on for the National Festival of Design 2026!

Ticket Options

VIP Pass 

All Access VIP 3 Day Festival Pass

• National Trade Show Entry 

• National Trade Show CPD Sessions – VIP, guaranteed seating as tickets are limited

• 1 x 2 Day National Conference Ticket

•  1 x Networking Event Ticket, includes VIP drink

• 1 x National Gala Pre-Awards Red Carpet Cocktail Party Ticket 

•  1 x National Design Awards Gala Dinner Ticket 

• 1 x Architectural Tour Ticket

• PRIZE DRAW: chance to win 1 year free BDAA Full Membership 

Festival pass 

2 Day Conference + Trade Show + CPD Pass

• National Trade Show Entry 

• National Trade Show CPD Sessions

• 1 x 2 Day National Conference Ticket

• 1 x Networking Event Ticket 

Single Day Festival Pass 

Single Day Conference Pass (OCT 23 or 24)

• National Trade Show Entry 

• National Trade Show CPD Sessions

• Single Day National Conference Pass  

Student Designer Pass 

3 Day Student Pass

• National Trade Show Entry 

• National Trade Show CPD Sessions

• 1 x 2 Day National Conference Ticket

•  1 x Networking Event Ticket 

National Trade Show 

• Access to Trade Show and Exhibitors

• CPD Breakout Workshop Sessions

• Trade Show Showbag

• Live Entertainment

• Drinks & Canapés

• Business Support Sessions

Networking Event

• 1 x National Networking Event Ticket 

•  Live Entertainment

•  Drinks & Canapés

National Awards Gala Dinner

• 1 x National Gala Pre-Awards Red Carpet Cocktail Party Ticket 

• 1 x National Design Awards Gala Dinner Ticket