Four Days.
Twelve venues.
Runways.
Talks.
Culture.
Music.
Community.
This isn’t
just
another
Fashion Week.
It’s a city movement.
bringing together industry, education, business, technology and communities to help shape the future of fashion.
schedule
Wednesday 9th September
– Changing Narratives
Wednesday 9th September – Changing Narratives
11:00 – 11:30
MFW OPENING BRUNCH
Panel Campfield Studios
Invite Only
11:30 – 12:00
NORTHERN FASHION COLLECTIVE
Panel Campfield Studios
Invite Only
12:30 – 13:00
FROM SOIL TO SHELF
Invite Only
How regenerative materials are reshaping the future of fashion.
Panel Campfield Studios
14:00 – 14:30
Beyond Leather
Invite Only
Exploring how next-generation materials and innovation are redefining the future of animal-free fashion.
Panel Campfield Studios
12:00 – 17:30
INTERWOVEN TEXTILE EXHIBITION
Castlefield Gallery
Open to Public
13:30
MALON FASHION
Runway Versa Studios
Invite Only
14:30 – 15:00
Behind the Seams
Invite Only
Uncovering the realities of fashion's global workforce and the path towards fairer supply chains.
Keynote Campfield Studios
15:30
IGC FASHION
Runway Versa Studios
Invite Only
15:00 – 15:30
a just transition
Invite Only
Exploring how fashion can balance environmental progress with fair livelihoods across global supply chains
Keynote & Workshop Campfield Studios
12:00 – 12:30
Near, Far and Number 10 North
Invite Only
Exploring the balance between nearshoring, offshore manufacturing and building resilient global supply chains.
Panel Campfield Studios
18:00 – 19:00
Fashion: The Conversation
An unfiltered discussion on where fashion has been, where it stands today, and where it needs to go next.
Panel Campfield Studios
Open to Public
19:30
DREW KENT
Open to Public
Presentation Campfield Studios
17:30
GBADEBO
Runway Versa Studios
Invite Only
20:30
ESáI
Runway Versa Studios
Invite Only
20:00 Onwards
AFTER PARTY
Side Street
Open to Public
Thursday 10th September
– Changing Behaviour
Thursday 10th September – Changing Behaviour
11:00 – 11:30
Collective Impact
Invite Only
How fashion weeks can work together to accelerate innovation, creativity and industry change.
Panel Campfield Studios
11:30 – 12:00
From Protest to Progress
Invite Only
A reflection on the campaigns, culture and conversations that have shaped fashion and what still needs to change.
Panel Campfield Studios
14:00 – 14:30
The Power of Repair
Invite Only
How repair is redefining value, longevity and the future of fashion.
Panel Campfield Studios
12:00 – 17:30
interwoven Textile Exhibition
Castlefield Gallery
Open to Public
13:30
VICTORIA JENKINS
Runway Versa Studios
Invite Only
14:30 – 15:00
The Circular High Street
Invite Only
How innovative business models are reshaping retail through resale, take-back and circular services.
Keynote Campfield Studios
16:30
Kit giroux
Runway Versa Studios
Invite Only
15:00 – 15:30
Independent by Design
Invite Only
Celebrating the independent businesses shaping the culture, character and future of our city centres.
Panel Campfield Studios
15:30 – 16:00
Fashion for Every Body
Invite Only
Exploring how adaptive fashion is creating a more accessible, inclusive and innovative future for the industry.
Keynote Campfield Studios
18:00 – 19:00
music fashion expression
Panel Campfield Studio
Open to Public
12:00 – 12:30
The Polyester Paradigm
Invite Only
Exploring fashion's dependence on synthetic fibres and the innovations driving the transition towards a more regenerative, circular and future-proof industry.
Workshop Campfield Studios
12:30 – 13:00
From innovation to systemic change in fashion
Invite Only
Keynote Campfield Studios
19:00
J.O. Studio
Presentation Campfield Studio
Invite Only
20:30
Make it wet / mancunia ugly
Runway Versa Studios
Invite Only
20:00 Onwards
AFTER PARTY
Side Street
Invite Only
FRIDAY 11th September
– Changing Industry
FRIDAY 11th September – Changing Industry
11:00
TBA
Campfield Studios
Invite Only
11:30 – 12:00
leading with purpose
Invite Only
Exploring how values-driven and diverse leadership is shaping the future of business, fashion and society.
Panel Campfield Studios
12:00 – 12:30
Building better business
Invite Only
How to leverage AI to create diverse leadeship, drive a talent first culture and empower the future of business
Panel Campfield Studios
12:00 – 17:30
interwoven Textile Exhibition
Castlefield Gallery
Open to Public
13:30
tba
Runway Versa Studios
Invite Only
12:00 – 16:00
Sustainable Fashion Pop-Up Shop
Susty Club
Invite Only
16:30
TBC
Runway Versa Studios
Invite Only
14:00 – 14:30
Prototype the Future
Invite Only
How AI, 3D technology and digital innovation are reshaping the way fashion is designed and produced.
Workshop Campfield Studios
15:00 – 15:30
Fashion Through a New Lens
Invite Only
How AI and digital innovation are transforming the way we create, experience and engage with fashion.
Panel Campfield Studios
15:30 – 16:00
TBC
Panel Campfield Studios
Invite Only
18:00 - 21:00
SUSTY CLUB
Runway & Event Campfield Studios
Open to Public
14:30 – 15:00
RETAIL REWIRED
Invite Only
Exploring how automation, data and AI are transforming the way fashion businesses operate.
Workshop Campfield Studios
20:30
MGNL
Runway - Versa Studios
Invite Only
20:00 Onwards
AFTER PARTY
Side Street
Invite Only
Saturday 12th September
– Be The Change
Saturday 12th September – Be The Change
10:00 – 16:00
the big swap
Open to Public
The Big Swap is bringing circular style to Manchester Fashion Week’s, as your official swap event. TBS circulated 25,000+ garments, extending the life of your clothes.
Campfield Studio
10:00 – 16:00
susty club
Sustainable fashion pop-up shop
Campfield Studio
Open to Public
12:00 – 13:00
LUKE MATTHEW IVESON
Open to Public
Runway TBA
12:00 – 14:00
future threads
Open to Public
Panels / Runways / Q&A’s Empower Youth Zones
12:00 – 16:00
Northern Quarter mashup
Northern Quarter
Open to Public
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is Manchester Fashion Week 2026?
9th - 12th September 2026
Where does Manchester Fashion Week 2026 take place?
Manchester Fashion Week 2026 is hosted across various locations across Manchester, UK. Please see the Official Schedule for details. -
Do I need a ticket to attend?
Some events are ticketed, while others may be invitation-only or accessible through accreditation. Event-specific information will be available closer to the event.
Can members of the public attend?
Selected events will be open to the public. Please check the Official Schedule for details. -
Applications are welcomed from:
Fashion, lifestyle and business media
Photographers and videographers
Content creators and influencers
Broadcasters and podcast hosts
Buyers and retail professionals
Stylists and creative professionals
Fashion industry representatives
Does accreditation guarantee access to all events?
No. All accreditation applications are reviewed individually, and accreditation is granted based on professional relevance, audience reach and event capacity. -
Sustainability is at the heart of our platform. We champion responsible innovation, conscious design and initiatives that support a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.
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How can my brand become a partner?
We offer a range of partnership and sponsorship opportunities tailored to different objectives. Visit our Partnership page or contact our team to learn more.What partnership opportunities are available?
Options include headline sponsorships, brand activations, content partnerships, sustainability initiatives, hospitality experiences and bespoke collaborations. -
Where can I stay updated?
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