V&A Dundee to Host Major UK-Exclusive Fashion Catwalk Exhibition

Name: Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
Start: 2026-08-10T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-17T17:00:00+00:00
Location: V&A Dundee

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-10 16:52 3 min read

Mannequins displaying luxury fashion garments in a museum exhibition gallery setting.

A major exhibition tracing the changing spectacle of the fashion runway will open at V&A Dundee on August 10, 2026. Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show is a UK exclusive and will remain at the museum until January 17, 2027.

The exhibition is aimed at visitors interested in fashion, design, photography and performance, as well as anyone curious about how runway shows became cultural events in their own right. V&A Dundee’s general opening hours are 10:00 to 17:00. Tickets are due to go on sale from February 2026, although the supplied event information does not specify a price.

Developed by V&A Dundee and the Vitra Design Museum, the exhibition follows the catwalk from the private salons of the late 19th century to the immersive, live-streamed presentations familiar today. The Dundee City Events listing describes the show as an exploration of the spectacle, innovation and artistry behind influential runway moments.

V&A Dundee to Host Major UK-Exclusive Fashion Catwalk Exhibition

Fashion history told through garments, film and stagecraft

Rather than presenting the catwalk only through clothing, the exhibition will bring together original garments, film, photography, stage props and archival materials. This combination is intended to show how designers have used setting, movement and presentation to shape the way collections are experienced.

Landmark examples will represent houses and designers including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Maison Margiela, Prada, Paco Rabanne, Viktor & Rolf, Louis Vuitton and Yohji Yamamoto. Together, the exhibits chart the transition from small presentations for invited audiences to large-scale productions designed to be photographed, filmed and shared internationally.

The century-long scope also gives visitors a way to examine runway shows as more than seasonal displays of clothes. By placing garments alongside records of the performances in which they appeared, Catwalk will explore how notable presentations created memorable images and had a lasting cultural impact.

When and where to see the exhibition

Detail	Confirmed information
Exhibition	Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
Dates	August 10, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Venue	V&A Dundee
Address	1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ
General museum hours	10:00 to 17:00 daily
Tickets	On sale from February 2026; price not specified

Visitors considering a January date should note that V&A Dundee is closed on Tuesdays from January to March. No transport or accessibility arrangements are included in the supplied event listing, so those details should be checked directly with the museum when planning a visit.

The official V&A Dundee exhibition page is the place to check current ticket availability, entry requirements and any changes before travelling. The event is also listed by Dundee City Events, which confirms the venue, exhibition dates and UK-exclusive status.

Source: Dundee City Events

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