Surface Design Show is the UK's leading event dedicated to surface material innovation, bringing together architects, interior designers and industry professionals to discover the latest materials, products and design solutions. From meeting leading manufacturers and emerging brands to exploring inspiring installations, hands-on experiences and expert-led discussions, SDS27 is your opportunity to discover fresh ideas, make valuable connections and find the materials that will shape your next project. Join us at the Business Design Centre, London, from 2–4 February 2027. 

Why SDS27?

180+
exhibitors
12

hours of CPD accredited content

60

speakers

6200+

visitors

Watch our SDS26 highlights!

From discovering innovative materials and meeting leading suppliers to gaining fresh inspiration and making valuable industry connections, Surface Design Show brings the design community together for three days of creativity and discovery. Watch our 2026 highlights to hear directly from visitors and exhibitors about their experiences, and see what makes SDS an unmissable date in the design calendar.

‘Surface Design Show brings energy, the whole sector is thriving, vibrant, forward-looking and 
exciting-it is not like any of the other shows’ ‘As a designer, you cannot afford to miss 
Surface Design Show, it has what you need in order to be future ready in terms of your future 
career and projects’
Alys Bryan
Design Insider
It has been absolutely fantastic here; such a great bunch of people have come’ ‘We are keen to support what you are doing: bringing everyone together; the suppliers, the innovators, the specifiers, we love coming here for inspiration and the people are so nice’ 
Vanessa Champion
Journal of Biophilic Design
‘I visit Surface Design Show every year, I absolutely love it, there are lots of creative suppliers and materials that we use for our projects. I think it is one of the best shows’ ‘Surface Design Show is always full of independent and creative people, opening new ideas, and they use sustainable products’ 
it is definitely worth a visit’ ‘I definitely will be back next year, and every year after!’
Zuzana Phillips
Accanto Interiors

Explore SDS27

 

CPD Accredited Seminar Programme 

Gain fresh perspectives, explore the latest industry insights and expand your expertise through our CPD-accredited seminar programme, featuring leading voices from architecture and design.

 

 

Exhibitor List

Explore our SDS27 exhibitor list to discover the leading manufacturers and emerging brands showcasing their latest materials, innovative products and surface solutions at this year's show.

 

 

Surface Spotlight

Discover our biggest Surface Spotlight yet, curated by Sally Angharad, where you can see, touch and explore innovative, emerging and sustainable materials, and hear directly from their creators on the new Surface Spotlight Stage.

 

 

Workshop Stage 

Back for its second year, the Workshop Stage invites you to get hands-on, explore new techniques and discover fresh creative ideas through interactive sessions led by industry experts.

 

 

New Talent & Innovation Gallery

Discover the next generation of design at our New Talent and Innovation Gallery, showcasing emerging creatives, fresh perspectives and ground breaking materials and products that are shaping the future of the industry.

 

 

Surface Design Awards 

Celebrate excellence in architecture, interior design and material innovation at the Surface Design Awards 2027, recognising the most inspiring projects, innovative products and creative talent shaping the future of design.

 

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Interested in exhibiting rather than visiting?

Complete our exhibitor enquiry form here and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can get involved in SDS27.

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FAQs

Surface Design Show is the UK's only exhibition dedicated to surface material innovation. It is the event of choice for architects and designers to see, source and specify the latest and most inspiring internal and external surface materials from over 180 exhibitors.

2-4 February 2027 at London's Business Design Centre. Register for your free pass now.

Business Design Centre
52 Upper St, Islington
London
N1 0QH

Take a look at our 'How to get here' page.

Tuesday 2 February 2027 16:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 3 February 2027 10:00 - 20:00
Thursday 4 February 2027 10:00 - 17:00

Registration will open in November 2026

SDS is an event for anyone involved in design, architecture, and the specification of surface materials for both interior and exterior environments.

Yes, Surface Design Show welcomes students. We request that Students do not attend in big groups and are respectful of the show. Registration for SDS27 will open in November 2026. 

With some incredible Exhibitors signed up so far, Surface Design Show will feature a wide range of materials such as flooring, cladding, natural stone, and innovative surface solutions for both interiors and exteriors.

 

Yes, Surface Design Show 2027 is free to attend. You will need to register for your ticket, and registration will open in November 2026.

To discover new materials, technologies, and design trends that can be used in upcoming projects, from residential to commercial spaces.To explore practical and cutting-edge surface materials that can enhance the durability, aesthetics, and sustainability of their projects. To find inspiration and new materials for the creation of furniture, decorative elements, or other surface-based products. To stay informed about the latest eco-friendly materials and surface solutions that align with green building practices. To gain insights into design trends that can increase the value and appeal of properties by incorporating innovative surface designs.

Yes, you can! We have 12 hours of CPD accredited content planned between 2-4 February at London's Business Design Centre. 

Our brand new Show App is available for everyone who has registered to access. 

Use your badge ID found on your badge and create a password. View more about the App and access your download links here. 

Registration for Surface Design Show 2027 will open in November 2026. Stay in the know with the latest material innovations by subscribing to our newsletter.