The 66th edition of ModaLisboa, Europe's oldest independent fashion week, is underway in Portugal's capital. The event, taking place at MUDE, focuses on promoting local design and innovation.

66th edition of ModaLisboa

The event themed PEBBLING is running in Lisbon until Sunday, March 15, 2026.

MUDE as the event hub

The main venue for shows and exhibitions is the Museum of Design and Fashion, reopened after renovation in 2024.

Initiatives open to the public

The program includes publicly accessible discussion panels, exhibitions, and a pop-up store with projects by Portuguese creators.

The 66th edition of the ModaLisboa fashion week, themed PEBBLING, is underway in Portugal's capital and will run until Sunday, March 15, 2026. The main hub of events is MUDE – Museu do Design e da Moda, where the most important shows, exhibitions, and discussion panels are taking place. This year's program focuses on presenting designers' latest collections but also includes a series of talks dedicated to the future of the creative industry. The organizers have embraced an interdisciplinary approach, combining the world of high fashion with museum spaces and public debate. The event attracts both international experts and local audiences interested in new trends.

An important element of this year's edition are initiatives open to a wide audience, including a special pop-up store dedicated to Portuguese creators. This space enables direct contact with the projects of local brands and the purchase of unique works by native designers. The entire project is overseen by Eduarda Abbondanza, president of the ModaLisboa Association, who is actively participating in discussion sessions and meetings with participants. Her work focuses on building a responsible platform for the development of Portugal's fashion sector. „Reaching a BASE also means accepting the responsibility of building upon it. It's not just a” — Eduarda Abbondanza via modalisboa.pt

ModaLisboa, known as Lisbon Fashion Week, is the oldest independent fashion week in Europe, with its first edition held in 1991. Over more than three decades, the event has become a key platform for Portuguese design, promoting both established masters and young talents through the Sangue Novo competition. Lisbon, with over 575,000 inhabitants, regularly uses this event to strengthen its image as one of the continent's most creative capitals. The choice of the MUDE museum as the main venue for the 66th edition highlights the strong link between contemporary design and the city's cultural heritage.ModaLisboa PEBBLING Schedule: March 11 — Edition Opening; March 13 — Showcase Peak; March 15 — Event Finale

Mentioned People

  • Eduarda Abbondanza — Co-founder and president of the ModaLisboa Association, a key figure in the Portuguese fashion industry.