Mercedes-Benz Bucharest Fashion Week brings runway shows, exhibitions, designer events and fashion talks to Bucharest from 13 to 17 October 2026. The spring/summer 2027 edition centres on the National Museum of Art of Romania, with events also taking place in theatres, galleries and other spaces across the city.
Romanian and international designers share the programme, which connects fashion with art and performance. Alongside invitation-only shows, visitors can attend selected public events, including an exhibition at the Royal Palace and an archive sale at Cărturești Carusel.
Runway Shows at the National Museum of Art
The National Museum of Art of Romania hosts the main-stage presentations from 14 to 16 October. Inside the Royal Palace on Calea Victoriei, the programme moves from emerging talent to established labels and international guests.
Wednesday, 14 October, features the Next Generation Catwalk and Fashion Talent Award, Rhea Costa, Dualitae, Patrizia Pepe, Alexandra Sipa, Studio 4353 and a performance series by ATU Body Couture and Anghel Studio.
Thursday, 15 October, brings VOL, Răzvan Ionuț, J’amemme, Rafaela Pestrițu, Santa and M. Marquise. Two Moldovan Collective Runway sessions feature Storojuc and Katea Gri, followed by Valentina Vidrașcu, Pehova and Diosa.
Friday, 16 October, opens with Chariot’s menswear collection. Murmur, Kseniaschnaider, Karen Arcanjo, Carmen Secăreanu, TTSWTRS and Medeea complete the day’s runway line-up.
Main-stage presentations are invitation-only, with live streaming available for audiences following the collections remotely.
Fashion in Bucharest’s Theatres and Galleries
The programme extends beyond the Royal Palace. On 13 October, Odeon Theatre hosts Ami Amalia’s The Hummingbird, directed by Alexandra Badea, with performances scheduled at 17:00 and 19:30.
On 14 October, Elite Concept presents at Strata Modul Gallery, 76 Strada Parângului, from 19:00 to 21:00. Later that evening, Nissa’s event takes place at the Bucharest National Opera House from 21:30 to midnight.
These events are listed as private in the official schedule. The official schedule indicates live streaming for The Hummingbird and Elite Concept.
Public Events at Bucharest Fashion Week
Visitors without runway invitations can explore the public programme, which includes art, shopping and beauty activities.
The Body, Elsewhere: 15–16 October
The Mirror Hall of the National Museum of Art of Romania hosts The Body, Elsewhere, part of the Fashion Art Division programme. The exhibition is open to the public on 15 and 16 October, from 10:00 to 18:00.
Archive Sale at Cărturești Carusel: 17 October
On Saturday, 17 October, from 11:00 to 20:00, Cărturești Carusel hosts an Archive Sale Pop-up. The event is open to the public, adding a fashion shopping stop to a visit to the Old Town.
Backstage VIP: 14–16 October
The beauty programme includes Backstage VIP activities at Endorphin Lab, 6 Strada Gaetano Donizetti, and Tribute Salon by George Soare, 36 Strada Londra.
Scheduled for 14–16 October, these activities are open to the public and require registration.
How to Watch the Fashion Shows
The main-stage shows are available live on AntenaPLAY, with a registered account. Viewers can follow the collections remotely without an invitation to the venues.
The programme also includes public main-stage livestream screenings at IQOS Boutique Victoriei on 14–16 October, from 10:00 to 18:00.
Where, When and Admission
Where: National Museum of Art of Romania, alongside theatres, galleries and other venues across Bucharest. Public events include The Body, Elsewhere in the museum’s Mirror Hall and the Archive Sale Pop-up at Cărturești Carusel.
When: 13–17 October 2026. Main-stage runway shows take place on 14–16 October.
Admission: Main-stage shows are invitation-only. Some events are open to the public, while others require registration. Check the access conditions for the individual event before visiting.
