Best free BCEFW side events | Budapest Central European Fashion Week

There’s no better way to bid farewell to summer than with a spring edition of Budapest Central European Fashion Week. Paris, Milan and Copenhagen might be Fashion Week giants, but Budapest didn’t disappoint either. And the best part is, there are so many cool (and free) BCEFW side events to enjoy.

Want to know the coolest events this season? Keep reading. With over 100 events scheduled between September 1-7, there’s a lot to see, but don’t worry. I’ve selected only the best for you. 

Here’s Zee’s curated list of Budapest Central European Fashion Weeks side events including exhibitions, fashion shows, workshops, pop-up stores, parties, and panel discussions. 

BCEFW Side Events

Monday September 1^st

• Budapest Moods photo exhibition (Sept 1-5^th) Explore the works of Budapest-inspired exam work collections of our fashion design graduates. EVENT link

Tuesday September 2^nd

• Designer week by PeTHINK Dive into the world of petite fashion. EVENT link 
• MOME Fashion exhibition. Experience the creations of some of the most talented fashion students at the prestigious MOME. EVENT link 
• Komondors Fashion Show. Enjoy a transformative night at a local downtown vintage store filled with fashion, community and amazing vibes. EVENT link 

Wednesday September 3^rd 

• Pearl & Diamond Showroom Party Diamonds and sparkle will be all the talk and this cool BCEFW side event and even get pierced with diamond earrings. EVENT link 
•  NUBU Guided Tour Enjoy the best of both worlds with this harmonious fusion of art and fashion. EVENT link 
• BOLD BLEND. Coffee and fashion lovers, this one’s for you. Coffee, fashion and music. EVENT link 
• Anatomy of form. Join VAULT Management in a new and exciting fashion show that puts editorial minimalism at the frontline. EVENT link 
• Festival fashion night. Dance the night away with great tunes, deliciously good cocktails and an amazing fashion party vibe. EVENT link 

Thursday September 4^th 

• AERON garden of delights. Coffee, freshly baked pastries and a whole lot of fashion make everything better at Aeron’s flagship store. EVENT link 
• Eden showroom. Garments, photographs, jewelry and flower arrangements come to life in this unique BCEFW side event. EVENT link 
• Innovation in Fashion. What happens when fashion and technology meet? Find out. EVENT link 
• MOTO x Unreal. Pizza and fashion? Sure sounds like a vibe. Enjoy a fire DJ set and oven-fresh pizza at this cool fashion party with bites. EVENT link 
• Forms of Stillness. Bauhaus meets fashion in this exciting fashion show incorporating mens and womens wear. Come for the talk, stay for the fashion. EVENT link 
• Dan!ell x Aurora. Calling all the city babes for this Balkan Bimbo Bling party. EVENT link 

Friday September 5^th 

• WEARABLE YOU. 15 adaptive models. Endless creative possibilities. EVENT link 
• IWOLA. Give your old clothes a makeover with this free DIY workshop. EVENT link 
• UN COUTH. Join the Child of Sun fashion show where timeless elegance and modern edge merge. EVENT link 

P.S. Don’t miss the afterparty. EVENT link 

• Dress up parts. Kings and peasants. Rats and butterflies. Oooof the drama. You won’t want to miss this. EVENT link

BCEFW side events — Weekend events

Friday September 5^th 

• The Trace and Trash of fashion.  Join the Slovak Fashion Council for an exciting event in this BCEFW. Experience fashion without borders and glimpse into the extraordinary. EVENT link 
• UN Couth pop-up market. Fashion, food and great music keep the vibes alive and this BCEFW side event won’t fail to thrive. EVENT link 
• Bag Charm Workshop. Join Nacre Creative at Pullman Budapest for an exciting workshop. EVENT link 
• Dezső x Pikszis experience. Enjoy a special talk, followed by coffee, snacks and drinks with a great playlist to match. EVENT link 
• BCEFW After party. If you haven’t been to the W, you’re missing out. Grab your tickets to the season’s hottest party to help close BCEFW. EVENT link 

Sunday September 7^th 

• Sunset pop-up party. Close BCEFW in style at the sunset party along the Danube. EVENT link 

But that’s not all BCEFW has to offer. Check out the Fashion Hub and join exciting events including talks, runway shows and exhibitions. 

A few cool things to look out for are: 

• Cecha Matcha Pop-up. Need your matcha fix this fashion week? You’ve got it. Don’t miss Cecha’s pop up on Saturday and Sunday. 
• Global Beauty. Curious to know how personal stories influence global beauty? Join the talk on Saturday. This English-friendly event will take place at 3pm in the National Theatre. Registration: https://event.zax.hu/FashionHUB/ 
• DJ Bimbo. Wanna drop it like it’s hot? Join DJ Bimbo for a jam session at the National Dance Theatre. https://bcefw.com/fashion-hub/program/dj-bimbo-session 

Want to check out more BCEFW events, check out the official website and get your tickets now. See you across the runway!