🔴 Countdown – Red Dot Gala: Product Design 2026
The most celebrated night in design is almost here. Join us from wherever you are via our free livestream.
On 7 July 2026, the prestigious Red Dot Gala returns, live from the iconic Aalto Theater in Essen.
The evening celebrates the winners of the Red Dot: Best of the Best — outstanding design excellence from across the globe — and culminates in the presentation of the Red Dot: Design Team of the Year 2026.
Prof. Dr. Peter Zec, Founder and CEO of Red Dot, will host the evening live on stage.
Jova Zec (Vice President of Red Dot) and Freddie Schürheck (presenter and journalist) guide you through the stream with expert commentary and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights.
Before the ceremony begins, our Red Carpet pre-show sets the tone: interviews with fascinating personalities from the design world, plus a first look inside the venue as the evening comes to life.
The atmosphere. The stage. All live – worldwide.
✨ Mark your calendar, hit the reminder button, and tune in — we’ll see you there.
