Chicago Fashion Week
This festival has wrapped for 2026 — it typically returns October 2027.
Next edition · 2027
2027 dates: not announced yet. Chicago Fashion Week typically returns in October. We read the organiser's site and update this page when dates are confirmed; what follows is the record of 2026.
The third Chicago Fashion Week, Oct. 8–18, brings 80+ runway shows, in-store events, markets and talks to venues from Hyde Park to Highland Park.
- Dates: October 8–18, 2026
- Where: Venues citywide
- Neighborhood: Citywide
- Cost: Ticketed
How it was
This year's edition is over — the practical notes below are kept as the record of 2026.
What to expect
More than 80 events across six categories — education, exhibitions, in-store events, markets, runway and social — at venues across the city and suburbs.
Transit
Varies by venue.
Family-friendly
Mostly adult-oriented, though markets are open to all.
Frequently asked questions
When is Chicago Fashion Week 2027?
The organiser has not announced 2027 dates yet. Chicago Fashion Week typically returns in October; this page is updated when dates are confirmed.