Cape Town Furniture Week (CTFW) is officially underway, running from today, 18 February, through Saturday 21 February 2026. The festival brings together over 75 exhibitors across more than 45 locations in Cape Town, including showrooms, pop-ups, and creative hubs spread across East City, Lower Gardens, Woodstock, Salt River, Observatory, Central City, De Waterkant, and Kloof Street.
InteriorDaily will be present at the festival, reporting on the highlights, showcasing innovative designs, and bringing you first-hand updates from the show floor and the central Festival Hub. Cape Town has recently secured the top spot in both the Time Out Survey and The Telegraph Travel Awards as The World's Best City, making it the perfect stage to explore what's shaping contemporary design.
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Spectrum Mirror at the Festival Hub for CTFW 2025.
A first look into the festival
The 2026 programme features a rich mix of talks, tours, launches, and other events across the city. Wednesday's opening activities begin in East City and Lower Gardens, culminating in the Festival Hub (81 St George's Mall) for the Design Professionals Preview and Opening Night. Thursday shifts the focus to Woodstock, Salt River, and Observatory, while Friday brings the action to Central City and De Waterkant. The festival concludes on Saturday with a morning programme on Kloof Street.
The Festival Hub, situated just steps from Greenmarket Square, hosts over 40 designers and brands, including the finalists for the CTFW x VISI Design Prize. The hub is open to the public free of charge from Thursday to Saturday, with Wednesday reserved for Design Professionals Preview (3pm – 5pm) and RSVP-only Opening Night (5pm – 8pm).
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Find the Festival Hub at 81 St George's Mall (corner of Shortmarket Street).
What to expect
CTFW 2026 is not only a platform for established brands but also a space for emerging designers to showcase their work. Visitors can navigate the festival through the free Festival Paper, available at all participating locations, or browse exhibitors online by district or category. Highlights include the JOHN chair by N I S H, Sofacompany's curated installations, and the Spectrum Mirror exhibition at the Festival Hub.
"Cape Town Furniture Week is an invitation to explore, engage, and celebrate the diversity and creativity of local and international design. From thought-provoking talks to immersive installations, there's something for every design professional and enthusiast," say the organisers.
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HALDANE's Danielle Martin at their Salt River showroom for CTFW 2025.
Stay tuned!
InteriorDaily will be capturing the festival's most exciting moments, from innovative product launches to inspiring exhibitions and installations. Our photo reports will reveal the highlights, helping you navigate the festival even if you cannot attend in person. Subscribe to our daily newsletter to stay on top of all the latest updates.
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