Africa Fashion Week London 2026
About this Event
AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON 2026
16 Years of Colour, Creativity and Global Style
For sixteen years, Africa Fashion Week London has brought the very best of African and African-inspired fashion to the capital, becoming one of London's most vibrant celebrations of creativity, culture, and style.
Since launching in 2011, Africa Fashion Week London has showcased over 2,000 designers and creatives, creating opportunities for emerging talent, established brands, students, and artisans from across Africa and the diaspora. Today, we are firmly established as a staple of the London fashion calendar - a true festival of fashion, colour, music, shopping, and culture.
Taking place over two days, AFWL2026 will feature spectacular catwalk showcases, independent fashion brands, beauty and lifestyle exhibitors, influencer activations, and opportunities to shop directly from the designers themselves.
Whether you're discovering your next favourite designer, searching for something extraordinary for your wardrobe, or simply soaking up the energy and creativity of African fashion, AFWL2026 promises an unforgettable experience.
WHY ATTEND?
- See exclusive catwalk collections from leading and emerging designers.
- Shop directly from African fashion, beauty, jewellery, and lifestyle brands.
- Discover new talent and future fashion stars and the design collectives from The British Council Creative DNA 2026 cohort, from Lesotho and Namibia.
- Experience the colour, music, and creativity of Africa and its diaspora.
- Special guests include the stars of Afrobeat: Cuppy and Seyi Shay
- Meet designers, stylists, creatives, influencers, and fashion lovers from around the world.
- Enjoy a unique weekend celebrating culture, craftsmanship, and style.
- Each catwalk features up to 10 different designers, offering something new and exciting at every show.
Designers line up listings are available at: www.africafashionweeklondonuk.com
MORE THAN A FASHION SHOW
Africa Fashion Week London is where established designers meet emerging talent, where culture meets commerce, and where London comes to celebrate the creativity and innovation of Africa and the diaspora.
Come for the catwalks. Stay for the shopping. Leave with the swag.
Tickets are now live. Join us for the 16th edition of Africa Fashion Week London.
#AFWL16 #AfricaFashionWeekLondon #AFWL2026
website: www.africafashionweeklondonuk.com
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday 22 August 2026 - Doors Open
🕑: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Exhibition & Shopping Hall
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
New Talent Catwalk
Info: The 2pm New Talent Catwalk
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Next Gen Runway
Info: The 4pm Next Gen Runway showcasing emerging talent.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
VIP Catwalk Showcase
Info: The 7pm VIP Catwalk Showcase - Headline evening catwalk show.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sunday 23rd August 2026 - Doors Open
🕑: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Exhibition & Shopping Hall
🕑: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Shop the Runway Showroom
Info: An intimate designer showroom to shop the collection seen on the runway, meet the designers, and take home one- of -a kind pieces. Free RSVP required - Capacity is limited.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 54.88
