Join us for the official 2026 DesignTO Festival Launch Party.
MOCA has partnered with DesignTO to host the 16th Festival Launch Party, celebrating DesignTO’s legacy of showcasing and sparking vital conversations about design’s role in shaping a better world. From January 23–February 1, 2026, the DesignTO Festival features 100+ free events and exhibitions across Toronto, featuring hundreds of artists and designers.
Kick off the 10-day festival while experiencing Jeff Wall Photographs 1984–2023, with sounds curated by local·global featuring Isabel Okoro and Adeola Abegunde.
Be inspired by art and architecture, connect with the creative community, and dance the night away.
Learn more about the 16th DesignTO Festival. Launch party tickets can be purchased through DesignTO.
Ticket Pricing:
Now–Jan 11, 2026: $30 + HST
Jan 12-23, 2026: $35 + HST
About DesignTO
DesignTO is a charitable arts organization celebrating 16 years of designing a sustainable, just, and joyful future. From January 23-February 1, 2026, the DesignTO Festival features 100+ free events and exhibitions across Toronto, showcasing hundreds of artists and designers. As Canada’s largest annual design festival, DesignTO has welcomed over 1 million attendees, reached 2.6 billion people through media, supported 7,000+ artists and designers, and generated $159 million in tourism impact since 2011.
About local·global
local·global is a creative studio documenting, developing, and archiving stories from African communities around the world. Through visual art, sound, and community programming, the collective facilitates cross-cultural exchanges of ideas and values between unique geographies.
