Your guide to 2025’s best architecture & design events in Australia
Architects and designers in Australia have a wide range of events occurring in 2025. From networking events, opportunities for learning and even some socialising, the calendar is shaping up to be a varied and interesting mix of events.
Bespoke Careers is excited to present our annual round-up of the must-attend architecture and design events in Australia in 2025. Whether you’re a newbie designer or a veteran architect, this calendar has something for everyone.
MPavilion: Season 11
Location: Melbourne
Date: 21 November 2024 – 22 March 2025
Running until March 2025, Australia’s landmark design and architecture festival makes Queen Victoria Gardens in Melbourne its epicentre, drawing in over 1 million curious minds. This year’s program highlights include a talk and installation by architect Milica Božić and a 15-minute urban exploration challenge hosted by Su Lim, (FreeState), Rose Chong (Rose Chong’s Costume Shop) and Matt Lawson (A Time & Place Agency).
Find out more here.
Melbourne Design Week
Location: Melbourne
Dates: 15 – 25 May, 2025
We’re eagerly awaiting Melbourne Design Week in 2025. Held over ten days in May, this vibrant event brings together designers, architects, artists and thinkers to showcase cutting-edge work and discourse around the future of design. Featuring a diverse program of exhibitions, talks, workshops, and tours, MDW explores everything from sustainable design to the latest in digital tech. Expect plenty of opportunities to be inspired and engage with Melbourne’s thriving design community.
Find out more here.
Australian Architecture Conference
Location:Â Sydney
Dates:Â 2-4 May 2025
Image credit: Daniel Boud
Taking place at Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall in the first week of May 2025, Australia’s most prestigious symposium of architecture and design is unmissable for built environment professionals.
With a program packed full of insightful talks and space for networking, it’s the premier industry platform for exchanging ideas and discovering new work. Engage in thought-provoking conversations about the future of architecture in Australia.
Find out more here.
Sydney Build Expo
Location: Sydney
Date: 7 May 2025 – 8 May 2025
Between 7-8 May, Australia’s biggest construction and design show will unite architects, designers and builders across commercial and residential domains. Sydney Build Expo offers a broad platform for plenty of networking, plus insights into emerging practices and policy impacts on the industry.
Find out more here.
Design Show & ArchiBuild Expo
One of the highlights on the calendar of interior designers, buyers and products professionals, Design Show heads to Melbourne in June.
Featuring three stages of talks and trade exhibits, the program also includes recognition of emerging designers with Australia’s Next Top Designers Award.
Find out more here.
Decor + Design Show
Location: Melbourne
Dates: July 16 – 18 2025
Having passed the 20-year mark last year, Decor + Design is an annual staple for interior designers, decorators, architects and retailers. Taking place in July 2025, more than 10,000 visitors are expected to partake in three days of talks and exhibits highlighting the future of Australian design.
Find out more here.
Design Speaks
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Dates: Feb 20 – Nov 28 2025
This multi-city event series dives into unique themes across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane throughout the year. Architects and designers join in on thought-provoking discussions and keynote talks on architecture’s influence on the community. In August, the State Library of New South Wales will host The Architecture Symposium – and it’s best to get your tickets early!
Find out more here.
Architectural Science Association Conference
Location:Â Brisbane
Date: 26 – 29 Nov 2025
Focusing on the academic side of architecture, the ASA annual conference explores research into the interplay of architecture, building science and urban design. Expect to discover new ideas and practices related to sustainable building and design, including the application of tech and data.
Find out more here.
SONA Office Crawl
Location: Sydney
Dates: Monthly, throughout 2025
Each year, architecture and design students get the unique opportunity to step inside leading studios around Sydney with the Australian Institute of Architects SONA Office Crawls series. Bespoke Careers is proud to have sponsored last year’s series and we look forward to seeing emerging architects in 2025.
Students can sign up here to become a member and access unique opportunities to network with working architects.
Discover More Architecture and Design Events – and Jobs!
The 2025 calendar for Australian architecture and design events is full of exciting opportunities tailored to every specialty, obsession and taste.
At Bespoke Careers, we’re passionate about celebrating the architecture and design industry on its own terms – live and in 3D. That’s why we host a range of events year-round, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you! To learn more about our networking events or chat about finding your next role or new hire in architecture or design, get in touch with our team today.
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