African Fashion Week Ottawa 2027 | Expo, Runway & Gala Awards
About this Event
AFRICAN FASHION WEEK OTTAWA 2027
Fashion. Culture. Business. Excellence.
Ottawa, join us for a weekend where creativity takes the runway, entrepreneurs showcase their businesses, and fashion and business excellence take centre stage.
African Fashion Week Ottawa 2027 brings together designers, business owners, fashion enthusiasts and community supporters for a two-day celebration during Black History Month.
FEBRUARY 6–7, 2027
Mosaic Convention Centre
2465 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 6C3
Come for the fashion. Discover the businesses. Celebrate the people behind the creativity.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
TRADESHOW & BUSINESS EXPO | 11 AM–10 PM
Discover brands, explore products and services, meet entrepreneurs and connect with the people building businesses in our communities.
The tradeshow brings together:
• Black Owned Business
• BOBNE
• AfroCaribbean Expo
• AfroCaribbean Business Expo
• AfroCaribbean Chamber of Commerce
Explore fashion, accessories, beauty, art and business services while discovering brands you can support beyond the event.
Guests and businesses from every background are welcome.
FASHION SHOW | 7 PM–10 PM
As evening arrives, the runway takes centre stage.
Experience African fashion through distinctive collections, expressive silhouettes and contemporary design. Celebrate the craftsmanship, cultural influences and creative voices behind the looks.
Bring your love of style—and a look of your own.
SATURDAY TICKETS
• Early Bird General Admission: $25 CAD
• General Admission: $35 CAD
• VIP Runway Experience: $45 CAD
Saturday General Admission includes the tradeshow/business expo and evening fashion show, with standard runway seating.
Saturday VIP includes the tradeshow/business expo, fashion show, reserved VIP runway seating and priority check-in.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
GALA & AWARDS | 6 PM–10 PM
Dress for an evening of elegance, recognition and connection.
The African Fashion Week Ottawa Gala & Awards celebrates fashion and business excellence, bringing together creative talent, entrepreneurs and community supporters.
Make it an occasion to celebrate the people behind the brands, connect with fellow guests and enjoy the awards program in style.
SUNDAY TICKETS
• Early Bird General Admission: $80 CAD
• General Admission: $100 CAD
• VIP Gala Experience: $125 CAD
Sunday General Admission includes Gala & Awards entry, standard seating and the awards program.
Sunday VIP includes Gala & Awards entry, preferred VIP table seating, priority check-in and the awards program.
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION
Saturday and Sunday tickets are sold separately. To attend both days, purchase a ticket for each day.
Early Bird General Admission offers the same access as regular General Admission for the selected day, at a lower price.
Early-bird sales end November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM Ottawa time, or earlier if the early-bird allocation sells out.
All listed prices are in Canadian dollars. Review your final total and the refund policy at checkout.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Fashion enthusiasts, designers, entrepreneurs, creatives, shoppers, community supporters and anyone who enjoys discovering new brands and celebrating culture.
You do not need to be African or Caribbean to attend. Everyone is welcome.
SUGGESTED ATTIRE
Saturday expo: stylish, comfortable daytime clothing.
Saturday runway: fashion-forward attire.
Sunday gala: elegant eveningwear; black-tie-inspired looks are encouraged.
African and Caribbean-inspired fashion is welcome throughout the weekend.
VENDORS, DESIGNERS & SPONSORS
Would you like to showcase your business, present a collection or explore a partnership?
Contact the organizer through Eventbrite or message the African Fashion Week Ottawa Facebook Page with:
VENDOR — business exhibitor enquiries
DESIGNER — runway participation enquiries
SPONSOR — sponsorship and partnership enquiries
Participation is subject to application review and the relevant package terms. Audience admission tickets are separate from vendor and designer registration.
Make African Fashion Week Ottawa part of your Black History Month celebrations.
Book your day. Bring your people. Join the celebration.
All event times are Ottawa local time.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 28.25 to CAD 135.22
