CHRISTCHURCH SPRING FASHION FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2026
Following its landmark debut in 2025, Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival returns to Ōtautahi this October, expanding into a four-day celebration of exceptional design, creative vision and the evolving identity of New Zealand fashion.
Building on the momentum of its inaugural year, CSFF 2026 will take place from 15–18 October, taking over Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre with a schedule stacked with standout runway moments, exclusive presentations and immersive fashion experiences, cementing its place as an unmissable highlight on the Aotearoa fashion calendar.
15-18 October 2026.
The first details of the 2026 programme have been revealed, offering a first glimpse of the showcases, designers and fashion moments set to take centre stage in Ōtautahi this October.
Curated by NZFW Creative Director Dan Ahwa, The New Guard will present a considered selection of contemporary designers shaping the next chapter of New Zealand fashion, while The Spring Edit returns with a celebration of standout looks from this year’s NZFW runways, featuring collections from Caitlin Crisp, Kathryn Wilson, Juliette Hogan, Taylor and more. Also joining the line-up is Breast Cancer Cure’s iconic Fashion for a Cure Runway, a signature evening of fashion, dining and fundraising featuring 22 of Aotearoa’s most renowned designers, including Trelise Cooper, Kathryn Wilson, Storm and Ruby.
