Celebrate Victoria’s creative community at the official kickoff to Design Victoria 2026.

The Launch Party is where the festival begins — setting the tone, generating buzz, and bringing together the designers, makers, architects, artists, and creative leaders shaping our city.

Step into an immersive, design-forward environment featuring:

• A custom-built bar by Little Giant Studio
• Wine by DV favourite Stoneboat Vineyards
• A bespoke DJ booth by Jessica Yarish and Paul Koopman (dhkarchitects)
• Beer by Herald Street Brewery
• ‍Geek out on building-related songs live with Not to Scale
• DJ Sport Mode with dance-able vibes

Produced in collaboration with leading voices in the local design industry, this is one of the city’s most anticipated creative gatherings — and the single biggest moment when our design community comes together in one room.

Join us as we raise a glass to creativity and kick off a weekend of ideas, inspiration, and connection.

This party is generously sponsored by CANTU Bathrooms & Hardware, Cosentino & Colonial Countertops