Miami Fashion Week
Oct 18, 2026
Multiple event times
Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s hautest scene reconvenes to celebrate destination-driven high style with no shortage of glam. Get ready to peep the runway shows and designer presentations, sit in on panels and workshops, explore pop-ups and get your party fix during the annual showcase at Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW) this October 13 to 18.
In true Miami fashion, expect plenty of music, art, beauty and philanthropy, along with bites and sips to round out this luxe lineup. With 2026 also comes a first-time gala at a one-of-a-kind venue that sets the stage for an epic Miami Fashion Week program unlike any before.
What to Expect at Miami Fashion Week
Merging international fashion with creativity, culture and global connection, Miami Fashion Week invites designers, industry leaders and brands to the catwalk and hosts curated talks intended to level-up talent and encourage meaningful partnerships. Here’s a quick rundown of the 2026 Miami Fashion Week program, plus information on tickets.
Miami Fashion Week Summit
Designed to bring students, fashion industry pros and clients together in one place, the annual Miami Fashion Week Summit series touches on trending global topics throughout the day. The October 14 Fashion Talks aim to create a transparent, open forum for raising awareness around environmental, innovative, socioeconomic and ethical boundaries the industry faces as a whole.
Past panelists have included Latin American supermodel Valeria Mazza, designer Naeem Khan, brand founder and fashion designer icon Nicole Miller and Eva Hughes, executive vice president and chair of the advisory board at Istituto Marangoni Miami, among many others.
Miami Fashion Week Gala 2026
Kick off the festivities on Oct 13 at the Miami Fashion Week Gala 2026, which celebrates a full decade of Miami Fashion Week. The grand opening event will take place at Queen Miami Beach, the Japanese steakhouse and nightclub housed in a historic and architecturally stunning building.
The gala will showcase the latest collection from New York-based Indian-American designer Naeem Khan, whose masterful craftsmanship and ornate, intricately designed gowns will take center stage in a setting that matches his iconic style.
Guests will be seated in the main dining room to enjoy a night of couture with a family-style, grill-inspired menu of Japanese delicacies. The event raises funds to support the students of the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami-Dade College, with proceeds propelling the next generation of creative designers and leaders educated in Greater Miami and Miami Beach.
Standard tickets start at $681.33, with the option to purchase a VIP table for eight guests for $8,560. VIP packages include VIP seating, the family-style dining experience, one bottle of liquor and two bottles of sparkling wine.
Hit the Runway
MIAFW 2026 will feature three days of runway shows platforming the newest trends and designs from various fashion designers. Miami visitors and locals alike are invited to line the catwalks for first looks of exclusive collections. The MIAFW26 Runway Week Pass gives attendees access to eight runway shows from October 13 to 18, and grants admission to the Miami Fashion Week Summit on October 14.
Passes cost $1,282.33, and include the option to add a ticket to the Miami Fashion Week Gala at Queen Miami Beach for $350.
Get the Full Experience
If you’re motivated to get the most out of Miami Fashion Week, the MIAFW 2026: The Experience package offers exclusive access to several events and VIP experiences that go beyond the runway.
The Silver Experience pass ($748.79) includes one day of access to the runway shows, a pop-up experience, behind-the-scenes access hosted by the MIAFW team, a personal on-site concierge, an exclusive preferred rate at a hotel partner (subject to hotel availability), a photo moment curated by a MIAFW photographer staged at the step-and-repeat before a show and transportation from a MIAFW mobility partner.
The Gold Experience pass ($1,335.68) includes all of the above, plus an additional day of runway show access, an exclusive meet-and-greet session with designers, a Fashion Insider Q&A, an invitation to the Influencers Brunch, as well as access to the MIAFW Summit.
The Platinum Experience pass ($4,163.4) goes one step further by adding a third day of runway show access and an upgraded seat at the MIAFW Gala, a private styling consultation with a stylist or designer and a custom fashion capsule experience for the pass holder showcasing a designer runway look with a professional photographer.
By: Tracy Block | October 1, 2026