DesignTO Launch Party 2026

Join DesignTO for the official 2026 DesignTO Launch Party at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, as they kick off their 16th Festival and celebrate DesignTO’s legacy of showcasing and sparking vital conversations about design’s role in shaping a better world.

This event brings together Toronto’s creative community and serves as a fundraiser for their charitable organization. Ticket proceeds will support their purpose of advancing the public’s appreciation of the arts by bringing people together to see how design can build a better future.

Kick off the 10-day Festival while experiencing three floors of art with the ‘Jeff Wall Photographs 1984–2023’ exhibition, with sounds curated by local·global featuring Isabel Okoro and Adeola Abegunde. This extensive selection of light box transparencies and photographic works traces four decades of Jeff Wall’s influential practice, offering the opportunity to experience the full scope of his contributions to contemporary photography. Be inspired by art and architecture, connect with the creative community, and dance the night away.

Tickets

Tickets will be for sale in advance and at the door.

General Admission (until Jan 11, 2026): $30 + HST

General Admission (between Jan 12-23, 2026): $35 + HST

Admission includes full access to the Jeff Wall exhibition (value of $14). DesignTO Members get 10% off and DesignTO Premium Members 20% off their Launch Party tickets until Jan 11, 2026, with promo code.

This is a 19+ event. Please bring government-issued identification for access. Cash bar: debit and credit accepted.