Copenhagen’s status as the Nordic capital of style has been cultivated over time, with the event “3 Days of Design” embodying that ethos perfectly.
Scheduled for June 10 to 12, 2026, this festival serves as Denmark’s premier design celebration and an essential hub for emerging talent in Northern Europe.
Though it offers a more laid-back vibe compared to its renowned Milan counterpart, Milan Design Week, 3 Days of Design is witnessing a remarkable surge in attendance. In the previous year, over 60,000 visitors immersed themselves in Copenhagen’s diverse design districts, workshops, and engaging talks. Marking its 15th anniversary in 2026, this year’s event promises an impressive array of over 400 exhibitors, far surpassing its humble beginnings in a simple waterfront warehouse with just four participating brands.
Navigating this vibrant festival can be a bit overwhelming, even in a city like Copenhagen, which is famous for its walkability and bike-friendly landscape. With a mix of emerging talents and established designers unveiling new projects, many attendees may wonder where to begin and what experiences to prioritize.
To guide your exploration, we’ve compiled a selection of the most exciting previews and exhibitions featuring leading figures in lifestyle, design, furniture, and interior decor.
Showcased Highlights of 3 Days of Design Copenhagen
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Marta
Los Angeles gallery Marta presents a fresh interpretation of everyday utensils. The exhibit “KNIFE, FORK, SPOON 3.0,” curated by Dung Ngo, displays 12 avant-garde flatware designs by artists such as Rafael de Cárdenas, Jacqueline Rabun, Marcin Rusak, and David Wiseman. Each designer brings their unique contemporary vision to these functional items through innovative techniques like 3D printing and the use of stainless steel.
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Fritz Hansen Sound Club
As one of Denmark’s most prestigious design houses, Fritz Hansen focuses on sound’s role in shaping our spatial experience during the festival. Sound Club transforms its Copenhagen showroom into an immersive auditory environment, featuring original recordings, live DJ performances, and a unique vinyl release that encourages guests to interact with Fritz Hansen’s furniture in a groundbreaking manner.
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A–POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE
Making its first appearance at 3 Days of Design, A–POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE showcases its innovative textile and manufacturing techniques in lighting design. The brand will reveal fresh additions to its ongoing TYPE-XIII collaboration with Swiss studio atelier oï, including new portable lamps featuring the iconic pleated fabric shades synonymous with the fashion house.
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Helle Mardahl
A trending name in contemporary Danish design, Helle Mardahl captivates audiences with her enchanting world of candy-colored glass creations. At this year’s festival, the Copenhagen-based designer draws inspiration from the whimsical landscapes of Candy Crush and Tetris, resulting in a delightful showcase of mouth-blown glass lighting that highlights vibrant colors and geometric shapes.
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KANTTARI
For the 2026 edition of 3 Days of Design, bespoke furniture maker KANTTARI presents “ORION,” a striking bar cabinet designed in collaboration with glass artist Artis Nimanis. This piece pushes the envelope between functional furniture and collectible design, crafted from brushed aluminum, marble, and titanium, and will be showcased at the ToneArt showroom alongside PH Pianos and AUDIOMUS speakers.
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Material Matters
Material Matters is a pioneering platform focusing on the exploration of material intelligence within architecture and design. After a successful debut in Copenhagen in 2025, it returns to the festival with 19 exhibitors at Ukraine House. This year’s initiative will spotlight innovative materials such as waste, bacteria, concrete, mycelium, and rice husks, showcasing a spectrum of solutions through makers, manufacturers, and researchers from across the globe.
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Davide Groppi
Renowned for its atmospheric and minimalist approach to lighting since the 1980s, the Italian company Davide Groppi is joining the “Artistic Position in Space” exhibition, presented by File Under Pop along with Agape, Agapecasa, Garde Hvalsøe, and V-ZUG. This collaboration addresses the interplay between architecture, materiality, art, and light, showcasing pieces by Sonja Ferlov Mancoba and Angelo Mangiarotti that illustrate how avant-garde lighting can enhance spatial experiences without overwhelming them.
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Homo Faber Fellowship
What unfolds when experienced artisans collaborate with emerging designers? The Homo Faber Fellowship’s initiative, “Today’s Masters Meet Tomorrow’s Talents,” aims to find out. Sponsored by the Michelangelo Foundation and Jaeger–LeCoultre, this non-profit project showcases the outcomes of 22 artisans from the latest skill-sharing exchange, highlighting the unique perspectives that arise from the transfer of craft knowledge across generations.
