La Feria De Diseño Medellín is entering a new phase with its 13th edition, transforming into La Feria De Diseño Medellín powered by idd cologne, reflecting the event's growing international positioning and focus on high-end contemporary interior design. The fair will take place from 10 to 12 September 2026 at Plaza Mayor in Medellín, Colombia, bringing together national and international brands, content, and business programmes under the curatorial concept: "Design that Reconnects: The origin of well-being lies in returning to what is essential."
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"The announcement reflects a clear moment for La Feria De Diseño: a more connected industry, an audience arriving with professional agendas, and brands seeking a regional conversation with international reach. Koelnmesse contributes method, network, and trade fair expertise. Medellín contributes design culture, talent, and a city that understands design as part of its productive identity," said Christian Guarín, Managing Director for Koelnmesse Latin America and the Caribbean.
The partnership with idd cologne, Koelnmesse's premium interior design event in Germany, supports La Feria's international outlook. Julia Bachmann, Global Brand Manager at Koelnmesse, added: "idd cologne is part of an international trade fair portfolio that focuses on interior design, residential and contract furnishings and innovative solutions for modern living and working. With its distinct identity and strategic positioning in Latin America and the Caribbean, La Feria De Diseño Medellín, powered by idd cologne, meaningfully expands this network."
The 2025 edition drew 21,150 visitors from 40 countries, with 267 exhibiting brands, including international attendees from South and Central America, North America, and Europe. The 2026 edition will maintain core categories such as residential and contract furniture, kitchens, lighting, wellness, outdoor, and decoration, while strengthening a premium focus. Organisers expect more than 22,000 professional visitors and over 280 exhibiting brands, including Lamitech, Porcelanosa, Diemme, Cosentino, La Nuit, Zientte, Muma, ramonsoler, LAMP, Napoleon, and Verdi.
Colombia's strategic location and trade agreements, alongside Medellín's reputation as a design and industry hub, make the city a natural host for a professional interior design and contract procurement platform.
La Feria De Diseño Medellín powered by idd cologne will take place from 10 to 12 September 2026 at Plaza Mayor.
More information:
La Feria De Diseño Medellín
www.laferiadediseno.com
