Ireland Fashion Week 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Events, Shows & More
Ireland Fashion Week is back, bringing Irish heritage, contemporary fashion, and sustainable craftsmanship to the world.
This year’s theme, “Coming Home: An Island in Motion,” celebrates a return to Ireland’s traditional identity while reflecting the island’s changing and evolving culture. With more than 75 designers, eight official shows and events, and guests from around the world, the festival begins on 7 October.
Expect a raw, innovative energy that blends traditional Irish craftsmanship with a modern, gritty urban aesthetic.
Coming Home: An Island in Motion (Source: IFW)
The Official Calendar : When and Where?
The cornerstone of the year is Ireland Fashion Week (IFW) 2026, powered by Visa. After a record-breaking inaugural year, the event is returning with even more scale and ambition.
Main Event Dates : October 7th - 12th, 2026.
Key Locations : Shows will span from the urban grit of Dublin City Centre (including the Douglas Hyde Gallery and 1 Windmill Lane) to the majestic Irish Countryside (Ballynahinch Castle and Slane Castle).
* Live stream all of the fashion shows through IFW’s socials or on Virgin Media PLAY from October 8th-12th.
07 Wed
Opening Dinner at Slane Castle
Partners & Designers : Marks & Spencer, Mark Moriarty and Corina Gaffey
08 Tur
Irish Roots Show - The opening show of IFW 2026 at St. Helen’s, Dublin
10 Irish Designers : Charlotte & Tess, Dee Graham, IreandsEye, Magee 1866, Louis Copeland & Sons, Mary O’Sullivan, Tailleur, Sarah Lorraine, Monto & Perri and Triona
Sportswear Show : ‘THE PURSUIT’ - Bold Golf ‘s runway show at The Exo Building Work on 14th floor from 7:30 pm.
09 Fri
Heritage Show : Sinead O’Dwyer a solo runway presentation at Dublin City Hall
10 Sat
Irish Edit Showroom at Windmill QTR, 12 pm / 3:30 pm
29 Irish Designers : Alana Conlon, NMCG Design, Annastasia Studios, AH Designs, Caoimhe Powell Studios, Chupi, Begley & Bowie, Fini Fini, By ELN, Gráinne Maher, Rodanthe Jewels, Lydia Clayton Goldsmith, SoRoe Design, Charlatans, Tadhg James, Maya Grisham, Sperrin Design, Saraden Designs, Illlina, BOLDNSUBTLE, Sunday Finest Jewellery, Tarika Kinney, Maya & Mason, Bray Zhang, Soufana Attia, Nimiiny, Marmala, Stapleton Menswear and The Sixth Language
Partner : Coole Swan and David Keenan
Só Scéalta Damhsa Graduate Show at Royal Dublin Society
44 Emerging designers : Aes Sídhe, Áine Doyle, ALACOQUE, Amelie Marchant, Aoibhe Rose, B2RC Studio, BEKS, ByTammi, Chloé Burke Studios, Cliona Campbell Design, Clouds in My Coffee, Dare to Howl, Detta Knitwear, Dornan Designs, Dubh Dearg, Ellouise Studios, Evan O'Toole, Eve Betty Nelson, G.Bowman Designs, Gemma Holden, Holly Bell Design, Intertied, Izabella Designs, Izzy Boomer Studio, Jack Shanahan, Jenny Connolly, Jodie Rose Collins, Kapaeri, Kári pór Barry, Kayla Gorman Designs, Lunasa.irl, Lunatique, MANIAC, MARVANI, O.C.D Designs, Quinn Lane, Ré, Sacred Garms, SEST, Tess Textiles, The Pattern House, Torin, Valeria Schipschi and WIKIISH
Streetwear Show : ‘COMING HOME’ by Brotherwolf at Trinity College, 1 pm
11 Sun
Contemporary Runway Show: ‘The Calling’ by Sasha Donnellan at DÍON Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Mná Show : ‘TROY‘ - Mná’s debut collection at The Stapleton, Dublin
12 Mon
Modern Heritage: ‘The World of Aoife McNamara‘ by Aoife McNamara
at The Manor at Mount Juliet Estate, Co Kilkenny
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Sinéad O’Dwyer showcasing a previous collection
(Source: IFW)
Stay up to date with the latest events, updates and behind- the-scenes content, and find ticket information through the official channels.
Official Website : https://irelandfw.com/
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