- MINI will once again take centre stage at the capital’s major international design event.
- The awards ceremony for the 6th MINI Design Award will take place on 19 February 2026 at the Instituto Libre de Enseñanza.
- The award recognises projects aimed at improving the quality of life in cities.
- As a new feature of the festival programme, FORMA DESIGN FAIR MADRID will be held at Matadero Madrid from 4 to 8 March, where MINI will exclusively showcase the new MINI x Paul Smith edition.
MINI will once again be the official sponsor of Madrid Design Festival 2026, the major international design event that will turn the city into a benchmark for contemporary creativity.
Now in its ninth edition, the festival will bring together professionals, institutions and brands around an extensive programme of activities, a context in which MINI seeks to reinforce its commitment to design by presenting the 6th edition of the MINI Design Award.
Recognition for projects that improve life in cities
As part of the festival, MINI will hold the 6th edition of the MINI Design Award with the aim of rewarding the best design projects focused on improving quality of life in cities.
This year reflects the dynamism of the sector with more than 60 projects submitted in both the professional and new talent categories, with proposals that address urban challenges from a design perspective and focus on well-being, functionality and a positive impact on people’s daily lives.
The finalists will be announced in the coming days and the winners at the awards ceremony to be held on 19 February at the Instituto Libre de Enseñanza, an emblematic venue that will host the event with festival guests and representatives from the creative world.
MINI exhibition designed by Iria Martínez
During the gala, attendees will also be able to discover ‘Life’s Road / Carretera de la vida’, an exhibition by Iria Martínez, a multidisciplinary artist and interior designer from Madrid.
The exhibition offers a conceptual journey that connects design, experience and movement, inviting visitors to look at the city and its daily routes from a creative perspective.
Exclusive presentation of MINI x Paul Smith
New to the Madrid Design Festival programme this year is FORMA DESIGN FAIR MADRID, a design market that will be held from 4 to 8 March at Matadero Madrid.
In this new space, MINI will exclusively present the new MINI x Paul Smith edition, a special collaboration where MINI’s iconic engineering meets the creative vision of one of the leading figures in contemporary British design.
MINI’s commitment to the Madrid Design Festival is part of the BMW Group’s and all its brands’ commitment to culture, talent and creativity in Spain.
About the BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides top-class financial and IT services.
The BMW Group production network comprises more than 30 production facilities across the globe; the company has a global sales network in over 140 countries.
In 2024, the BMW Group sold more than 2.45 million passenger cars and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. Profit before tax in the 2024 financial year was €11 billion, with revenues amounting to €142.4 billion. As of 31 December 2024, the BMW Group had a workforce of 159,104 employees.
The BMW Group’s economic success has always been based on a long-term vision and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and encompasses all products, from the supply chain and production to the end of their useful life.
Source: BMW GROUP Press Club