For four days every September, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre turns into Asia's biggest fashion showcase — and, unlike most trade fairs staged there, this one lets anyone walk in for free. CENTRESTAGE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), returns for its 11th edition from 2 to 5 September 2026, with a record 270 brands, more than 40 events and over 30 runway shows.
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What is CENTRESTAGE?
CENTRESTAGE is the HKTDC's flagship annual fashion fair, first launched to give Hong Kong and international designer brands a platform to meet buyers, press and the public in one venue. According to HKTDC's official fair information, the 2026 edition is one of the flagship programmes of the third "Hong Kong Fashion Fest" and is sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the HKSAR Government. Per HKTDC's official press release circulated via ACN Newswire on 20 August 2026, this year's fair brings together some 270 brands from 24 countries and regions, with more than 40 events, including over 30 fashion shows — both record highs for the event.
Unlike a typical trade show, CENTRESTAGE keeps its runway shows, talks and exhibition zones open to the public at no charge, alongside the trade-focused booths. It sits alongside the concurrent HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME (1–5 September) at the same venue, though those two fairs are trade-only.
CENTRESTAGE 2026
Exact hall opening hours weren't published on HKTDC's site at the time of writing — check the official fair page nearer the date for daily opening times.
Runway shows and highlights to catch
With more than 30 fashion shows across four days, here's what HKTDC has confirmed so far:
- CENTRESTAGE ELITES — KIT WAN STUDIOS (2 September): the fair's grand-opening show spotlights Hong Kong-born creative director Kit Wan, whose collaborators include Miriam Yeung, Hins Cheung, MC Cheung and Panther Chan, and whose past work spans stage costuming for the Grammy Awards and Eurovision. His solo Hong Kong show, themed "MUTANT // MYTHOLOGY", will be livestreamed on the CENTRESTAGE website and HKTDC's Instagram, YouTube and Facebook channels for anyone who can't attend in person.
- Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show (3 September): themed "Hong Kong Dopamine", this show features four local designer brands — 112 mountainyam, ANGUS TSUI, ARTY:ACTIVE and Z I D I.
- Hype2 Fashion Show (4 September): the newly launched Hype2 pavilion showcases fashion labels founded by local celebrities and KOLs, including Claro by Rosita Kwok, OGIS by Vincent Wong, PICK AND MATCH by Kelvin Kwan and XPX by Pakho Chau, with a joint runway presentation by more than 10 brands.
- Korean Pavilion show, "SEOULIstic: The Future is Sustainable" (4 September): Korea is CENTRESTAGE's first-ever "Featured Partner", presenting its largest pavilion to date with 12 Seoul-based brands and 10 Gyeonggi Fashion Creative Studio labels. Former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae-yeon is billed for a special guest performance during the show.
- Meet with Designer: Rok Hwang (4 September): the founder of Korean label ROKH appears in person for a talk on building an international fashion brand.
Kit Wan is also scheduled to attend in person on 4 September to speak with young designers and design students about breaking into overseas markets.
Thematic zones and what's new this year
CENTRESTAGE 2026 is organised into seven thematic zones: a brand-new Perfume zone gathering niche fragrance labels from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam not yet sold in Hong Kong; Craftsmanship, pairing artisanal technique with fashion design; Contemporary; Urban; Athleisure; Circular Fashion, spotlighting upcycled materials and 3D-printing techniques; and an expanded Accessories zone. First-time exhibiting countries this year include the Faroe Islands, Austria, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Colombia, per HKTDC's official press release.
If runway shows and designer showcases are your thing, CENTRESTAGE pairs well with a wider look at the city's luxury and boutique shopping scene, or the mall-based "Wear's HK" designer pop-up running across town in the same window.
Getting to HKCEC
HKCEC sits on the Wan Chai waterfront at 1 Expo Drive. From Wan Chai MTR Station, take Exit A5 and follow the covered footbridge signs towards the Convention and Exhibition Centre — the walk takes roughly 10 minutes and is fully sheltered from weather. CENTRESTAGE 2026 uses the Harbour Road entrance; look for HKTDC signage directing visitors to the fashion halls once inside.
Whether you're there for the runway shows, to scout emerging Hong Kong labels or just to browse the Perfume zone, CENTRESTAGE is a rare chance to see fashion-week-calibre programming without a ticket. For more of the city's shopping calendar, browse our shopping section.
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Plan your visit
CENTRESTAGE 2026 runs 2–5 September at HKCEC, Wan Chai — free entry, with the biggest runway shows clustered on 2 and 4 September.