All The London Fashion Week Events Open To The Public This Season
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Can't make it to the shows? Thankfully, there's more to London Fashion Week than the runway
With London Fashion Week now officially back in the UK capital, you might be wondering: can I go? While most of the shows are under a strict invite-only policy, they’re not the only activation taking place over the week. There are plenty of public events taking place, with pop-ups, shopping hubs, panel discussions and more celebrating the vibrancy of London Fashion Week.
A Guide To London Fashion Week
When Is London Fashion Week?
London Fashion Week comes to the capital twice a year: in February and September. The upcoming celebrations will spotlight SS26 creations, and take place from 18 to 22 September 2025.
What Is The City Wide Celebration?
Overseen by the British Fashion Council (BFC), the City Wide Celebration is a curated programme of unique experiences and activations open to the public throughout September. These events, which span pop-ups, panel discussions, workshops and live music, run alongside London Fashion Week and help promote retail across the UK.
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Is It Just London?
In previous years, celebrations have expanded outside London to include other British cities like Manchester and Newcastle – and this season is no different. This September, the City Wide Celebration programme launches ‘At Home With’ presented by 1664 Blanc, a series of talks and panel discussions spotlighting the cultural and geographic roots of some of Britain’s most celebrated designers. The BFC has announced that valued patrons will partner on the activations in each region, with venues spanning the Trafford Centre, Eldon Square, Fenwick Newcastle and Liverpool One.
London Fashion Week SS26: Events & Highlights
You can find the full City Wide Celebration schedule here, and our highlights below:
Chelsea Arts Festival
This September, the streets of Chelsea will come together in celebration of its cultural heritage and London’s vibrant arts scene, fuelled by a programme of talks, performances and outdoor entertainment. And with the likes of Twiggy, Dame Zandra Rhodes, Daniel Lismore and Sadie Frost, it’s set to be a major hit with the city’s fashion crowd.
Find out more about what to expect from Chelsea Arts Festival, straight from the curator’s mouth, here.
When: Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 September
Where: Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ | Royal Court Theatre, 50-51 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS | Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Road, London SW3 4RY
Details: chelseaartsfestival.com
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The Blue Room Live With 1664 Blanc
The Blue Room Live returns for the SS26 edition of London Fashion Week, hosted by principal partner 1664 Blanc. This intimate sofa-style conversation sees model, presenter and cultural curator James Corbin sit down with visionary designer Natasha Zinko (who comes fresh off the runway) and SLMan Associate Editor Harvey James, with the trio exploring their creative journeys, today’s cultural currents and the future of fashion.
When: Saturday 20 September
Where: Lucky Cat, Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ
Details: eventbrite.co.uk
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Tartan, The Barbour Way
It might be renowned for its wellies and wax jackets, but this immersive exhibition puts the spotlight on Barbour’s relationship with tartan. Diving into the brand’s Autumn/Winter 25 tartan campaign, Tartan, The Barbour Way tells the story of the Barbour family’s tartan heritage – celebrating the craft through a journey across Scotland. There will also be a live demonstration by a master loom artist, showcasing how Barbour creates one of its classic tartan sets. The exhibition is free, with an exclusive complimentary gift for all visitors.
When: Friday 19 – Sunday 21 September
Where: 5-7 Carnaby Street, Carnaby, London W1F 9PB
Details: barbour.com
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Savile Row Celebrates 50 Years Of The Golden Shears Awards
Savile Row marks 50 years of the Golden Shears Awards with a two-week celebration featuring vibrant window displays by the street’s retailers and an exhibition at the London Academy of Bespoke. As event organisers note, ‘the campaign will emphasise Savile Row’s contribution to supporting apprenticeships and safeguarding its heritage, while also acknowledging the wider influence of those that have helped shape the Golden Shears story.’ Free to attend.
When: Monday 15 – Saturday 27 September
Where: Savile Row (shops include) Henry Poole & Co., Huntsman, Richard James, Gieves & Hawkes | The London Academy of Bespoke, 19 Savile Row, London W1S 3PP
Details: onsavilerow.com
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Dylon Pop-Up
Official LFW partner Dylon is bringing back its immersive pop-up for the SS26 edition, where visitors can experience a range of expert-led workshops – think personalised styling with Victoria Lee, Dylon’s Director of Fashion, a sustainable upcycling workshop run by Rebekah Roy, and a styling session and complimentary scarf from Marques Almeida. Between workshops, you can also try out the Dylon Drum photobooth and explore the space’s playful interactive display.
When: Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 September
Where: 10 Carnaby Street, Carnaby, W1F 9PF
Details: eventbrite.co.uk
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Fabrica X: 10 Years Of Change | H&M Foundation Global Change Award Alumni Exhibition
The Mills Fabrica is set to host the H&M Foundation Global Change Award Alumni Exhibition, which celebrates 10 years in 2025. The showcase is free to visit, and will feature 20 global pioneers tasked with tackling fashion’s biggest challenges across materials, textile recycling, design and production.
When: Wednesday 17 September – Tuesday 14 October
Where: The Mills Fabrica, 36-40 York Way, Kings Cross, London N1 9AB
Details: themillsfabrica.com
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Crafting Fashion Futures
This one-day event will explore the evolution of regenerative fashion, craft and ethical textiles through talks, panels, pop-ups and short films. Safia Minney, founder of Fashion Declares, People Tree and Real Sustainability, takes the reins as chair, with Selvedge Magazine founder Polly Leonard acting as co-curator.
When: Thursday 18 September
Where: Conway Hall, London WC1R 4RL
Details: conwayhall.org.uk
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Dirty Looks: Desire and Decay in Fashion at Barbican Art Gallery
Those LFW-bound can also swing by the Barbican to see its latest exhibition, an exploration of how contemporary fashion is getting down and dirty – with literal dirt, of course. Dirty Looks brings together over 60 brands and designers from all over the world to trace the use of ‘dirty’ aesthetics as a means of rebellions, romanticism and regeneration.
You can find out more about the exhibition here.
When: Thursday 25 September 2025 – Sunday 25 January 2026
Where: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Details: barbican.org.uk
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