Salone del Mobile 2026 – the highlight of the design calendar

Now in its 64th edition, the Salone del Mobile returns to the Rho Fiera exhibition centre in Milan. This trade fair dedicated to furniture and design, taking place from 21 to 26 April, will once again prove itself to be one of the most important and eagerly awaited international events in Italy.

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The history of the Salone – from its origins to the present day

Founded in 1961 in Milan, during a period of great economic and cultural ferment in Italy – the economic boom of the 1960s – the Salone del Mobile, led by Tito Armellini, set itself the goal of promoting Italian exports in the furniture industry and its accessories, capitalising on the growing demand for furniture and home furnishings and exhibiting at the Palazzo del Mobile in 1953. From its first edition, which featured around 328 exhibitors and 12,000 visitors, the fair has since expanded to become a key event in Milan Design Week and now boasts 2,300 exhibiting companies across 210,000 square metres and around 370,000 visitors from over 188 countries.

                                                     Salone del Mobile, 2025 edition – image taken from the event’s official social media profile

Furthermore, every year, the event runs alongside biennial exhibitions and extends beyond the exhibition centre, offering a range of installations, exhibitions and performances that enrich the whole of Milan.

The Salone in 2026 – the programme and what’s new

Chaired by Maria Porro and under the general direction of Marco Sabetta, the event will feature over 1,900 exhibitors from 32 countries and more than 169,000 square metres of net exhibition space, showcasing the excellence of Italian-made products and international design through a communication campaign entitled “A Matter of Salone”, which explores matter as the physical and symbolic origin of design, whilst also taking sustainability into account, to which specific installations and masterclasses will be dedicated.

To discover all the exhibitors, click here.

             A Matter of Salone, the communications campaign for Salone del Mobile 2026 – image taken from the event’s official social media profile

In addition to the main event and its exhibitors, Rho Fiera di Milano will also host other sections such as:

• Salone Internazionale del Complemento d’Arredo, dedicated to home accessories, decorative items, decorative elements and textiles.
• International Bathroom Exhibition, a biennial event dedicated to bathroom furnishings, sanitaryware and wellness.
• EuroCucina/FTK-Technology For the Kitchen, a biennial event dedicated to kitchen furnishings, built-in appliances and kitchen technologies.
• S.Project, presenting design products and decorative and technical solutions for interior design.
• Salone Raritas: an exhibition itinerary, new this year and curated by Annalisa Rosso, dedicated to collectible design.
• SaloneSatellite: an event dedicated to young designers under 35, with the theme of craftsmanship and innovation — Skilled Craftsmanship + Innovation.
• Aurea, an Architectural Fiction in the A Luxury Way exhibition, an immersive installation by Maison Numéro 20.
• Salone Contract, a permanent event, scheduled for 2027, featuring selected companies, an international B2B agenda and three days of forums with the sector’s top global players.

To find out more, click here. 

                              Salone Raritas, a new addition to the Salone del Mobile 2026 – image taken from the event’s official social media profile

In addition to these, visitors will be able to admire the FuoriSalone installations throughout Milan, which will immerse the whole city in a passion for furniture and design.

View the Salone del Mobile map here. 

Tickets and further information

Open from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm to trade visitors, suppliers and enthusiasts, the Salone del Mobile will be accessible at the following prices, depending on category:

• Trade visitors: from €60.00 to €85.00.
• Suppliers and manufacturers: from €40.00 to €55.00.
• General public (weekend): from €38.00 to €53.00.
• Students: from €15.00 to €20.00.

For early bird rates and to purchase tickets, click here.

The exhibition is easily accessible by sustainable means of public transport (Metro Line M1 Red, Rho Fiera Milano stop), airport connections and high-speed trains, such as FrecciaRossa, as well as suburban trains that stop directly at Rho Fiera railway station. For those arriving by car, car parks are available adjacent to the exhibition centre.

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