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Malmö's international design festival
22–25 May 2025 the fifth edition of Malmö's design festival takes place. Explore a broad program filled with exhibitions, seminars and workshops at locations all over the city. Lokstallarna is the festival's main location with 6 000 square meters of exhibitions, a live studio with seminars and talks, activities for kids, and a food court. Southern Sweden Design Days is organised by Form/Design Center.
Explore the program
With over 160 program activities, 450 participants nad 80 location spread all around the city, there's a lot to experience in Malmö 22–25 May! Don't forget that you can create an account and save your favorites ♥︎ in a personalised program on our website.
Program
Festival map
This year's program spreads across 80 locations in the city, from Limhamn in the west to Arlöv in the east. Visit exciting activities around the city – such as exhibitions, window displays, outdoor installations, workshops and open houses.
Interactive map
Main location
Southern Sweden Design Days 'Main Location' is held in the old railway workshop Lokstallarna in Kirseberg. Explore 6,000 square meters of exhibitions, a live studio with seminars and talks, activities for kids, a food court and much more.
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Full program
Pre-purchase your ticket to Main Location
In the old railway workshops, Lokstallarna in Malmö, you’ll find Southern Sweden Design Days' Main Location – the festival’s main venue with 6,000 square meters of exhibitions, a live studio with seminars and talks, activities for kids, a food court and much more. Book your ticket now!
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In the city
During four exciting days, Malmö will be filled with exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and networking events across more than 80 different locations. Southern Sweden Design Days offers a unique opportunity for you as a visitor to immerse yourself in the world of design and explore it throughout Malmö.
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Full program
Plan your visit
We have gathered all the information you need to make your visit as smooth as possible. Discover everything from how to get here and where to stay, how to get around, information on opening hours and which restaurants to visit when you are in Malmö.
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SSDD Junior
SSDD Junior is a part of the festival aimed at children and youngsters, with activities that arouse curiosity and inspire creativity. During SSDD Junior, children get to try out various creative workshops and activities that teach them about design, materials and different ways of creating.
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Activities for children
Theme 2025: ECHO
The theme for Southern Sweden Design Days is 'ECHO' and encourages exploration of the dynamic relationship between the past, present, and future. Like an echo, design is not isolated—it resonates, evolves, and influences its surroundings. Every design solution creates ripples, impacting both the environments it exists in and the people who interact with it.
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Participant portal
All practical information for you who will participate in Southern Sweden Design Days is now available on our new participant portal. We’ve gathered all the information you need for the open call, including the registration process, important dates and practical tips for participating.
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Join us in establishing southern Sweden as a creative, innovative and forward-looking region.
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