ABOUT AFWT

African Fashion Week Toronto is Canada’s leading platform dedicated to celebrating African and Afro-inspired fashion, culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Beyond the runway, AFWT creates meaningful community impact by providing opportunities for emerging designers, models, artists, and creatives to gain exposure, build networks, and grow sustainable careers within the fashion industry.

Through fashion showcases, educational initiatives, cultural programming, and public activations, AFWT continues to uplift underrepresented voices while strengthening cultural diversity and economic empowerment within the community.

2025 AFWT Event Listing

AFWT 2026 Overview

AFWT 2026 returns August 20–23 for four unforgettable days celebrating the best in Fashion, Culture, and Arts in Toronto.

From groundbreaking designers and live cultural experiences to networking, shopping, music, and unforgettable runway moments.

AFWT 2026 is where creativity, style, and culture collide. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss!

Friday 21st Overview

AFWT + Sankofa Fest presents...

Kick off the Fashion shows with African
Fashion Week Toronto’s "High Fashion Designer Showcase" showcasing bold, heritage-driven and contemporary designs.

Rotating DJs provide a vibrant soundtrack while a bustling activations of designers, artisans, food vendors and more creates an immersive day-to-night celebration of style, music, and community,
closing with a headline DJ set.

Saturday 22 Overview

The biggest runway day of the weekend is here!

Join us at the National Event Venue (1000 Finch Avenue West) for two spectacular fashion experiences:

✨ Luxury Fashion Showcase — 3:00 PM (Doors Open 2:00 PM) Featuring premium designers, bold creativity, and elevated style.

🏆 Couture Showcase & Fashion Industry Awards — 8:00 PM (Doors Open 7:00 PM) An unforgettable evening of high fashion, couture excellence, and celebrating the industry's top talent.

Sunday 23 Overview

AFWT 2026 Closing Event | Sunday, August 23

End an unforgettable week in style at the LookBook Day Party, AFWT's official closing celebration.

From 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, join designers, models, creatives, media, and fashion enthusiasts inside the stunning Loft & Rooftop at Spaces Toronto (180 John Street).

This must-attend industry event brings together the energy, connections, and highlights of all four days of AFWT 2026 for one final celebration of fashion, culture, and community.