Germany's largest design event takes place every year in Munich. It includes around 200 events, most of which are free of charge and open for anyone to attend. The MCBW is scheduled to take place from 10 to 16 May 2027.
Germany’s largest design event takes place in Munich every year: from 10 to 16 May 2027, the 16th munich creative business week (mcbw) will be held in Munich. Across the city, visitors can look forward to a diverse programme featuring events organised by companies, agencies, brands and creative professionals, as well as installations, exhibitions, workshops and other formats.
A particular highlight of 2026 was the Design Summit at Munich Urban Colab. The full-day conference brought together designers and thought leaders from all over the world. International speakers explored current trends, visionary ideas and interdisciplinary design perspectives relating to the year’s theme.
The central meeting point is the mcbw hub at the Ruffinihaus on Rindermarkt. This is where the official information point is located; in addition, in 2026 the hub will become a Design Shop for the first time, featuring a curated selection of regional design pieces.
No general ticket is required to visit the mcbw itself. However, prior registration or a ticket may be required for individual talks, workshops, city walks or exhibitions.
It is also worth noting that many events, such as the Design Talk or the ProGlove evening event, will take place in English, meaning that Munich Creative Business Week will once again showcase its international side this year.
