Open – Design Week Frankfurt RheinMain
WDC 2026
For 10 days, more than 100 studios, companies, universities and institutions across the Frankfurt RheinMain region will open their doors. The Open – Design Week Frankfurt RheinMain offers insights into how design takes shape in practice – from crafts and the creative industries to research, technology and industry.
Discover places that are usually not accessible, meet the people behind the ideas and experience how design contributes to new solutions.
05–7 June | Opening days
Exhibitions, film programmes and initial community events mark the beginning of the week.
08–12 June | Open doors week
Each day focuses on a different city. Studios, companies and institutions open their doors and provide insights into their work.
12–14 June | Festivals and closing
The final days are shaped by larger events and international formats.
The programme
Highlights during the Open
Focal day Frankfurt – 09 June
Focal day Offenbach – 10 June
Focal day Darmstadt – 11 June
Focal day Wiesbaden – 12 June
Key venues of the Open
Alongside the many open studios, a number of key venues serve as central meeting points throughout the Open – Design Week, bringing together themes, formats and participants.
Museum Angewandte Kunst – Next Generation Space
This space focuses on design education, cultural production and sustainable consumption.
Massif E – Worldwide Creatives Space
A meeting point for international creatives and the regional scene, featuring exhibitions, talks and film programmes.
Kaiser Karree – Creative Economy Space
This venue highlights design as an economic driver and a catalyst for innovation.
Danziger Platz – Urban Living Space
Projects on architecture, urban development and new forms of living together.
Designhaus Darmstadt – Innovative Industries Space
Materials, production and technologies at the intersection of design and industry.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about the Open
Consultation hours
The consultation hours are one of the regular dialogue formats of WDC 2026 and are aimed at programme contributors to the Open – Design Week. Here, you can clarify questions about participation, discuss your ideas and challenges, and connect directly with the team. The format offers guidance, feedback and support in developing your contribution.
