The Interior Design Show - IDS 2027
Event Date
January 21–24, 2027
Location
Toronto, Canada
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto is Canada's largest celebration of design, returning to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 21-24, 2027. As Canada's premier showcase of new products, superstar designers, and avant-garde concepts from North America and beyond, IDS is a platform to experience design firsthand, uncovering not just what's new and what's next, but taking part in the larger conversation around design. Organizers describe it as more than a trade fair — a total design experience.
IDS Toronto is Canada's premier gateway for brands seeking to connect with North America's most influential design professionals and decision-makers. The audience spans the full design community: interior designers, architects, product specifiers, builders, developers, hotel and restaurant owners, and other industry professionals who are transforming spaces and driving creative excellence. The show also draws thousands of design-enthusiastic consumers.
With an accredited conference program, keynote stages, curated feature areas, and a shoppable marketplace, IDS offers professionals and design lovers alike a chance to discover innovative products, meet leading talent, and build meaningful industry connections in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Show Highlights
IDS Toronto pairs a robust conference program with immersive show-floor features. Highlights include:
- Keynote Stage — free keynotes on the Main Stage, plus programming on the ARIDO stage.
- IDS Conference — a complete program of accredited seminars and keynotes that runs over the show's first two days.
- ILLUMINATE — a turnkey exhibition space presenting a curated selection of high-quality, contemporary lighting products.
- SELECT — an exclusive, invitation-only showcase dedicated to exceptional furniture and lighting.
- STUDIO NORTH — independent product designers exhibiting their custom and one-off creations.
- DISTRICT — the marketplace for designers to shop and discover fresh collections of design products for the home.
- PROTOTYPE — products not currently in production, addressing new ideas for the residential market.
- The IDS Party — the show's signature opening-night celebration, open to both trade and public audiences.
Attendance
According to the show's exhibitor materials, the IDS Toronto audience includes 20,000 trade attendees — including designers, architects, product developers and top retailers — and 13,200 design-enthusiastic consumers. Visitors range from company principals to librarians and specifiers. Over its history, the Interior Design Show has inspired over 660,000 visitors, with attendance nearly doubling since the show's inception. The organizer also cites a reach of over 90,000 newsletter subscribers and 70,000 Instagram followers.
Registration
IDS Toronto offers several pass types, with tickets sold online and on-site (2026 pricing is shown as a guide; confirm 2027 rates when registration opens):
- Professional Trade Day passes — start at $35 online (free with seminar registration or IDS Party registration), and are available on-site for $35. Seminars are priced individually and can be added during trade badge registration, and keynotes are free with any show pass.
- Public Day tickets — start at $30 online and are available for $30 on-site.
- The IDS Party tickets — start at $67 online and are available for $72 on-site.
Registration is handled through the show's official online ticketing links. Trade professionals register for a trade badge, while the public can buy day tickets separately.
History
In January 1999, the first Interior Design Show opened its doors to an enthusiastic design community, media and consumer market. That first show was an important milestone for Canada's design scene, bringing together 25,000 visitors to see Wallpaper* magazine founder Tyler Brulé, Droog's Gijs Bakker and furniture designer Holly Hunt.
After 25 years, the Interior Design Show has become one of the most successful recurring design events in Canadian history, inspiring over 660,000 visitors, with attendance nearly doubling since inception and international designers and architects traveling from around the world to stand on the IDS main stage. In 2012, the Interior Design Show was purchased by Informa, one of the world's largest organizers of exhibitions, expositions and training events. It is now managed by Informa Canada, which runs more than 53 trade shows, consumer shows and conferences across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is IDS Toronto 2027 taking place?
The Interior Design Show returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building) in downtown Toronto from January 21 to 24, 2027. The venue is located at 255 Front St W, Toronto.
Who should attend the Interior Design Show?
IDS is designed for interior designers, architects, product specifiers, builders, developers, hotel and restaurant owners and other design professionals, as well as design-enthusiastic consumers. It draws roughly 20,000 trade attendees and thousands of consumers each year.
How do I register or buy tickets for IDS Toronto?
Tickets are sold online and on-site through the show's official ticketing links. Based on 2026 pricing, Professional Trade Day passes start at $35, public day tickets start at $30, and IDS Party tickets start at $67 online; keynotes are free with any show pass.
What are the main features and highlights of the show?
Highlights include an accredited IDS Conference and keynote stages, plus curated show-floor features such as ILLUMINATE (lighting), SELECT (furniture and lighting), STUDIO NORTH (independent designers), DISTRICT (marketplace), PROTOTYPE, and the signature IDS Party opening-night celebration.
How do I get to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre?
The MTCC is connected to Union Station via the SkyWalk and the underground PATH, and the UP Express offers about a 25-minute link to Toronto Pearson Airport. On-site indoor parking (1,700 spaces) is available, along with subway, rideshare and nearby lots.
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