BOLD – Bologna Live Design 2026

BOLD – Bologna Live Design is a multidisciplinary design festival that brings together contemporary design, architecture, art, and culture across Bologna’s historic city centre. Through exhibitions, installations, talks, and live performances, the event transforms historic palaces and cultural venues into spaces for creative exchange, showcasing innovative ideas and new perspectives on the built environment and contemporary living.

The 2026 edition took place from 19 to 27 September, with Palazzo Isolani serving as its main hub alongside other historic venues across the city. Developed through collaborations between creative professionals, cultural organisations, and the design industry, BOLD creates opportunities for designers, architects, brands, and the public to connect, discover emerging talent, and explore the evolving relationship between design, culture, and urban life.