London Craft Week 2025
12 - 18 May
Each year, London Craft Week transforms the city into a global stage for craftsmanship, creativity, and design innovation. This highly anticipated, city-wide festival celebrates the extraordinary talent and skill behind some of the world’s most beautiful and meticulously made objects, offering a unique opportunity to connect with makers, designers, and artisans from all corners of the globe.
Since its launch in 2015, London Craft Week has grown into one of the world’s leading festivals dedicated to craftsmanship, attracting both industry insiders and curious visitors alike. The festival shines a spotlight on a diverse range of creative disciplines — from fashion and fine jewellery to ceramics, furniture, textiles, and contemporary art — uniting heritage craftsmanship with cutting-edge design.
The 2024 edition marked a significant milestone for the festival, welcoming nearly a quarter of a million visitors to events hosted by over 200 partners representing 31 countries. From hidden workshops tucked away in London’s historic streets to globally renowned brands and institutions, the festival invites audiences to experience the full breadth and diversity of the city’s creative landscape.
What sets London Craft Week apart is its ability to blend exclusivity with accessibility. Alongside the world’s most prestigious luxury houses, visitors can discover independent makers, heritage craftsmen, and jewel-like boutiques, as well as emerging designers and innovative studios. The festival’s curated programme of events includes open studios, pop-up exhibitions, panel discussions, live demonstrations, and behind-the-scenes access, allowing attendees to witness first-hand the artistry, skill, and passion that goes into every handcrafted object.
For those eager to explore London’s hidden creative corners, London Craft Week offers an unrivalled opportunity to wander beyond the familiar. The festival encourages exploration across neighbourhoods such as Soho, Marylebone, Mayfair, and the West End, where tucked-away workshops and contemporary galleries sit side by side with flagship stores, historic institutions, and world-class cultural venues.
From the intricate precision of traditional craftsmanship to the bold experimentation of modern design, the festival reflects the dynamic, global spirit of London itself — a city long regarded as one of the world’s great creative capitals. Visitors can expect to encounter work that not only demonstrates exceptional skill but tells stories of cultural heritage, material innovation, and sustainable design.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a design enthusiast, or simply curious to learn more about the creative process, London Craft Week is an unmissable highlight of the capital’s cultural calendar. The festival celebrates craftsmanship not just as tradition, but as an evolving, living art form — one that continues to shape the future of design, fashion, and interiors.
Discover more and explore the full programme at londoncraftweek.com.