Journal / Casting calendar
Casting Calendar
Upcoming fashion weeks, shows and campaign seasons in Accra, Cape Town and Johannesburg, with the dates, venues and what casting teams look for. Dates come from organisers and are updated as they change.
12 to 17 October 2026
Cape TownWeek of Fashion SS27 (incl. SA Menswear Week)
Longkloof Precinct, Gardens, Cape Town
Casting criteria: Runway models for womenswear, menswear and graduate shows. Current digitals, a confident walk and fitting availability.
Source: Week of Fashion / SA Menswear Week
Read the casting guide21 to 25 October 2026
JohannesburgSA Fashion Week AW27 Collections
The Forum, Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg
Casting criteria: Runway and presentation models. Strong walk, accurate measurements and availability for fittings in the days before.
Source: South African Fashion Week media release
Read the casting guide7 November 2026
Cape TownApaChi Fashion Week 2026: The Vault
Youngblood Art Gallery, 70-72 Bree Street, Cape Town
Casting criteria: Runway models for an evening show. Professional attitude and fresh digitals.
Source: ApaChi Fashion Week (Quicket listing)
Read the casting guideNovember 2026 to March 2027
Cape TownCape Town summer campaign season
Locations across Cape Town and the Western Cape
Casting criteria: Commercial, swimwear and lifestyle castings, often at short notice. Natural expression and fast replies.
Source: Seasonal production pattern
Read the casting guide15 to 20 December 2026
AccraAccra Fashion Week 2026 & Face of AFW
Accra, Ghana
Casting criteria: Runway models and Face of Accra Fashion Week contestants. Discipline, personality and catwalk ability.
Source: Fashion GHANA
Read the casting guide