The FOAID 2027 Mumbai Edition takes place on Wednesday 27, and Thursday 28, January 2027 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The official event listing shows it opening at 9:00 am on 27 January and closing at 5:00 pm on 28 January (IST).
If you plan to attend FOAID Mumbai 2027, this guide covers the dates, theme, programme, speakers, venue directions and how to register. Last updated 10 November 2026.
FOAID Mumbai 2027: key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) |
| Dates | Wednesday 27 – Thursday 28 January 2027 |
| Time | 9:00 am (27 Jan) to 5:00 pm (28 Jan), IST |
| Venue | Jio World Convention Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai |
| Theme | Ripple |
| Organiser | Coalesce Eventz India Pvt. Ltd |
| Registration enquiries | registration@foaidindia.in |
| Delhi edition | 27–28 November 2026, NSIC Grounds, Okhla |
Sources: FOAID About page and the official FOAID event listing.
What is the FOAID 2027 Mumbai Edition?
FOAID stands for the Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing. Founded in 2014, it brings architects, interior designers, brands, students and creative thinkers together through a conference, an exhibition, competitions and awards.
The organisers say FOAID has presented 70+ design shows and 1,000+ design talks to 50,000+ people. It is organised by Coalesce Eventz India and was co-founded by Shrraddha Badiani and Viraj Shetty, who each have 20+ years in the events industry.
FOAID Mumbai 2027 is the second stop of the 2026–27 season. The first is the New Delhi edition on 27–28 November 2026 at NSIC Grounds, Okhla. The event page describes FOAID as a platform where the voices shaping the built environment set direction through ideas.
Theme and programme: what you can see and do
At the Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing, this season’s theme is Ripple: the idea that one thought can set another in motion and spread across people, disciplines and generations. At the FOAID 2027 Mumbai Edition, that idea shapes six programme tracks, as described in AmazingArchitecture’s festival preview. Check the official schedule for the final Mumbai timetable.
Specta Design Manthan (conference)
The conference is where leading architects and designers examine the ideas shaping the discipline. Caroline Bos, co-founder of UNStudio, is among the featured voices this season.
Pidilite Build India Vision
This track links design intent to execution. It covers material performance, construction feasibility and sustainability for architects, builders and consultants. Learn more at Build India Vision.
VOX Architecture Ideas
Emerging architects present ideas live and defend them before an expert jury. See past entrants on the FOAID winners page.
Pidilite Design Karyashala
A curated student conference with hands-on learning. Students work with practising architects, designers and digital design experts.
ICA Creative Minds Next
Designers present conceptual and ongoing projects to a jury. The platform brings new ideas into the wider professional conversation. Browse the competitions page for details.
Design Arena and LiDAI Lighting Awards
The Design Arena showcases products, materials, projects and installations. The LiDAI Lighting Awards extend the conversation to how light shapes interiors and public spaces. The organisers expect 200+ design projects in the Design Arena.
Speakers: who has spoken and who is announced
The only 2026–27 speaker named in the sources I found is Caroline Bos of UNStudio. The full FOAID Mumbai 2027 line-up is not yet published, so watch the official schedule for updates.
Past editions show the level to expect. In New Delhi, Sir David Adjaye spoke on identity and memory, Andy Fisher on the emotional side of space, Sourabh Gupta on responding to India’s context, and Ravi Sarangan on clarity and purpose in design.
In Mumbai, the lineup included Elizabeth Diller of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Soo K. Chan of SCDA and Sanjay Puri of Sanjay Puri Architects. art4d reported 150+ speakers across 20 sessions at the 2025 Mumbai edition.
What this means for you: the programme pairs global names with Indian practitioners. That mix gives FOAID Mumbai 2027 visitors both international perspective and local, project-level detail.
Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, BKC
The Jio World Convention Centre is in G Block of Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai’s central business district. Event listings give the address as Bandra East, Mumbai.
- By metro: the Aqua Line (Line 3) serves BKC. ExpoFP lists a 7–10 minute walk from the metro; plan on 10–15 minutes on foot.
- By rail: Kurla (Central Line) and Bandra (Western Line) are the nearest suburban stations, then a short cab or auto ride.
- By air: the venue operator lists about a 30-minute drive from Mumbai’s international airport.
Tip: 27 January 2027 is a Wednesday, so BKC traffic will be heavy at peak hours. Leave extra time or use the metro.
Who should attend and how to register
FOAID Mumbai 2027 suits architects, interior designers, builders, product brands, students and design enthusiasts. Design Anthology notes the festival is open to professionals, students and enthusiasts alike.
To register for the FOAID 2027 Mumbai Edition at the Jio World Convention Centre:
- Open the official FOAID website.
- Choose Register Now for conference access, or Attend Exhibition for the exhibition.
- For questions, email registration@foaidindia.in or use the contact form.
- Brands that want to exhibit can use the Exhibit Now form on the same site.
On fees: I could not find confirmed 2027 ticket prices. At the 2025 Mumbai edition, exhibition entry was reported free for professionals while conference sessions needed delegate registration. Confirm the 2027 terms on the official site before you share them.
FOAID by the numbers
The Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing has grown into a multi-city platform. These figures come from organiser-led coverage and each uses a different counting basis, so compare them with care. They set the scale to expect at the FOAID 2027 Mumbai Edition.
| Metric | Figure | Scope | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design shows, talks, audience | 70+ shows, 1,000+ talks, 50,000+ people | All editions to date | FOAID About page |
| Footfall and speakers | 10,000+ visitors, 50+ speakers | 2024, Delhi and Mumbai | Designboom |
| Visitors, projects, speakers | 6,500+ visitors, 350+ projects, 100+ speakers | 2025, New Delhi | Plan Test |
| Speakers and sessions | 150+ speakers, 20 sessions | 2025, Mumbai | art4d |
| Projects and expected audience | 200+ design projects, 3,000+ professionals expected | 2026–27 outlook | Exhibition Showcase |
FAQs about FOAID Mumbai 2027
It runs on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 January 2027. The official listing shows a 9:00 am start on 27 January and a 5:00 pm close on 28 January (IST).
At the Jio World Convention Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai.
FOAID is the Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing, organised by Coalesce Eventz India Pvt. Ltd since 2014.
2027 ticket terms are not confirmed in the sources I checked. For 2025, exhibition entry was reported free for professionals, with paid or registered conference access. Confirm on the official site.
The New Delhi edition is on 27–28 November 2026 at NSIC Grounds, Okhla.
Email registration@foaidindia.in or use the FOAID contact page.
Final word
Mark 27–28 January 2027 and register for the FOAID 2027 Mumbai Edition on the official FOAID website. Browse the festival page and highlights to plan your two days at the Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing.
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