Brisbane Fashion Festival Returns for 21st Year with Carla Zampatti Headliner
Originally published by Mike Gambaro of Courier Mail, Brisbane
29.05.2026
Brisbane Fashion Festival will return from 24–28 August 2026, celebrating its 21st year with a program featuring leading Australian designers, emerging talent and luxury experiences across the city.
The festival will again transform King George Square into a runway, reinforcing Brisbane’s reputation as a national fashion destination. Highlights include a stand-alone Carla Zampatti Runway Show, the Hancock Prospecting Next Gen Group Show, and the W Brisbane Fashion Show featuring brands including Silk Laundry, Perri Cutten, Garry Bigeni and Kidman Clothing.
Beyond the runway, the program includes fashion, dining and cultural events, with festival director Lindsay Bennett describing the 2026 lineup as a balance of “legacy, relevance and perception”.
