PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival has dropped the first part of their 2026 programme. The 15-day festival delivers a number of exciting new runway concepts as well as celebrate First Nations design, circularity, self-expression at any age and showstopping glamour.
The Premium Runway Series features over 90 emerging and established designers, across 12 runway shows at the Royal Exhibition Building. Two unique runway concepts will take place each night mirroring the hot topics of the fashion industry.
The Fashion Forecourt supported by City of Melbourne returns as the free, open-air entertainment destination that anyone can attend, located outside the Royal Exhibition Building. Grab a drink, enjoy delicious food, soak up live entertainment and brand activations, and settle in for the most iconic street style scene.
There are many more events in the 2026 programme still to come, with new tickets to be released early next year.
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Location 
Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053
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