Following the peer-to-peer voting process, we reveal all the winners at Fireworks Factory, Woolwich Works on Thursday 30 April, 2026.

[d]arc awards is an annual gathering of the international lighting and design community at an iconic venue in London and one not to be missed.

We will reveal the winners of the latest [d]arc awards and celebrate against the backdrop of exclusive themed light installations from collaborations between supplier partners and lighting designers.

Imagine light art, street food, lighting installations… this breaks all the awards rules and what’s more, there’s a free bar!

What to expect

• A unique awards presentation format hosted by arc + darc magazine where we reveal this year’s winners.
• Exclusive lighting installations courtesy of our supplier and designer partners
• 3 complimentary bars and a selection of London’s finest street food.

How to attend

Only independent architectural lighting designers / artists, interior designers, product designers and architects that vote in the [d]arc awards  are entitled to come to [d]arc night free of charge! But beware you must cast a vote in each of the categories to be eligible. Tickets are limited and available on a strictly first-come first-serve basis, so don’t forget to vote!

Please note: For the purposes of [d]arc awards, if you are a designer that works for a lighting manufacturer you are not classed as independent and are therefore ineligible for a free ticket and to take part in the voting.

• Voting period is open from 25 Feb – 20 March

Suppliers

Suppliers can buy tickets for £500 + VAT each (£400 + VAT each per entry into the awards). There are a limited number of tickets available and for more information about attending on behalf of a supplier company please contact Mo Naeem:
m.naeem@mondiale.co.uk