NYCxDESIGN launches the 2026 Festival with its highly anticipated Opening Party on May 14 from 6:00–8:30 PM at Halo, set within iconic 28 Pine Street in Downtown Manhattan.

Bringing together leaders and rising voices from across the global design community, this celebratory evening marks the official start of the Festival and sets the tone for a week of creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

Guests will gather in one of New York City’s most striking new contemporary spaces - where architecture, light, art, and atmosphere converge - to toast the power and possibility of design in shaping our world. As the city’s multi-disciplinary design community comes together under one roof, the night promises to spark new ideas, forge meaningful connections, and celebrate the vibrant creative spirit that makes New York a global design capital.

With special thanks to:
Halo by Hush
Pinch Food Design
Massican Wines
Fort Hamilton Distillery