This is the city's official fashion week, and this weekend's schedule is dense: runway nights downtown and in Lakeview, open-access vintage and designer markets on West 18th Street and in Bridgeport, and a South Side pop-up in Bronzeville. You can build a free afternoon from the open-access listings, or buy into one runway show.
What to expect
Not one venue but a calendar of independent events. Each listing on the schedule gives its own time, venue, price and entry type, so pick events first and plan around them.
Good to know
- Filter the official schedule by Open access, RSVP required or Ticketed.
- Weekend open-access picks include the Vintage Clothing Pop Up at 329 W. 18th St. (Sat and Sun, noon–6pm) and Marché Privé at Zhou B Art Center (Sat, 1–5pm).
- Runway shows this weekend include CWILLI on Saturday and Indie Fashion Show in Berwyn and Magni-tude Evolve on Sunday; all are ticketed.
- The schedule is updated daily, so check it before you go.
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Common questions
When is Chicago Fashion Week 2026?
October 8 to 18, 2026.
Is it open to the public?
The organizers say all events are open to the public, with entry requirements set per event.