Patio of the year 2026
Create a place to long for
Do you want to build a patio that will make visitors relax, dream and get new ideas for their own garden? We are now looking for individuals, students, designers and companies who want to create an inspiring patio at Trädgårdsmässan 26-29 March 2026. We are looking for well thought-out, well-built environments where form, plants and function are connected – and where the visitor is inspired to take ideas home.
Why join
With more than 50,000 visitors over four days, you can show off your outdoor space to a large and interested audience. Gardening enthusiasts, journalists and industry professionals meet here.
As a participant, you can:
- Strengthen your brand in front of a relevant audience
- Making new contacts and collaborations
- Showcase trends, products or plant combinations in a live environment
- Get visibility on the Trädgårdsmässan website and social media
How does it work
Everyone is welcome to register their interest. After the deadline for registration, the project team will make a selection of who gets to build a patio and this will be announced before Christmas. You are welcome to have partners/sponsors – these are shown on the sign at your patio. Sponsors do not need to be ready when you register.
This includes
- Stand area 20 m² (5 m wide × 4 m deep) with three open sides
- Dark green wall at the back (must not be repainted)
- The floor is plasticized and can be filled with soil (if you wish)
- Lighting from ropes in the ceiling
- Sign telling about the patio and the creator and possible sponsors
- Exposure in the Trädgårdsmässan channels
Expectations for your patio
The outdoor space should be an environment that the visitor can be inspired by and recreate in some form.
- Build with materials that can withstand wet and windy conditions.
- Live animals in the patios/gardens are not allowed.
- You are responsible for materials, plants, construction, daily maintenance, demolition and any insurance.
The competition element - Patio of the Year
All patios are included in the Patio of the Year competition. An experienced gardening jury will choose the winner on the first day of the fair. During the fair, visitors vote for their favorite. The winner of the audience award will be announced after the fair.
Assessment criteria
The jury looks at, above all:
- Holistic approach – idea, form, plant selection and execution.
- Inspiration – how easy it is to take ideas home with you.
- Function & feasibility – smart layout, seating, shade, maintenance.
- Sustainability & choice of materials – conscious, long-term choices and preferably reuse.
Practical information
You have two days before opening to build your patio: 24-25 March 2026. The patio must be completed by the evening before opening. Everything must be dismantled and removed by 16:00 on Monday, March 30. There is no cost to participate.
Registration of interest
Send your application to the Trädgårdsmässan at tradgardsmassan@stockholmsmassan.se by December 10, 2025. The project team will then select the best applications for a place. The successful applicants will be announced before Christmas.
Your application should include:
- Your name and company, if applicable.
- A description of your idea (theme, feel, plants, style).
- A sketch or moodboard showing the big picture.