Get ready for Gingerbread House 2026

Christmas’s most fragrant exhibition returns to ArkDes.

The Gingerbread House exhibition brings together creations by both curious amateurs and seasoned professionals. The result is an imaginative city of towers, houses, and daring constructions made of gingerbread, drawing thousands of visitors during the Christmas season. Will you be one of this year’s exhibitors?

This year’s theme will be revealed on October 14, as registration for the exhibition opens. But you can start planning already. Below are the dates to keep in mind, whether you want to build your own house or simply come and take a look:

Important dates

October 14, 2026

Registration opens for everyone who wants to contribute to this year s exhibition
This year s theme is announced
The email address pepparkaka@arkdes.se opens for questions
And most importantly, time to start baking!

November 18, 2026

Registration closes at 14:00

November 20–21, 2026

Drop off your gingerbread house at the main entrance at ArkDes, queues may occur

November 27, 2026

The exhibition Gingerbread House 2026 opens
Time to start voting for your favorite entry

December 9, 2026

Voting closes at 18:00

December 12, 2026

Award ceremony at ArkDes
The winners in all three categories, as well as The Public’s Prize, will be announced

January 10, 2027

Final day of the exhibition

You are very welcome to take part in or experience Gingerbread House 2026 at ArkDes. Take a look at previous years’ gingerbread house exhibitions by clicking the link!