Following the incredible success of the inaugural World Hat Walk in 2024, this year’s event is set to be even more spectacular with over twice the number of cities participating globally.

On Sunday, April 19, 2026 we will come together to celebrate the artistry of millinery – from professional milliners and vintage fashion aficionados to cos players and collectors to showcase creativity, craftsmanship, community and friendship.

This is an open invitation to be a part of this growing global event in recognition of the humble hat – and join fellow hat lovers from around the world for WORLD HAT WALK 2026.

World Hat Walk aims to uplift the profile of the hat and engage our community to feel confident about wearing hats whether for a special occasion or for no particular reason at all – other than to look good and feel fabulous and know you belong to a truly global hat-loving community.

World Hat Walk Australia events are being held in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney (to be confirmed), Ipswich and Mudgee and participation is FREE. Each state has chosen routes that will showcase their cities’ finest assets and provide great editorial photo opportunities, so make sure you bring along your best hats and biggest smiles with you on the day.

DETAILS

When: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Times: 10.30am – noon (may differ depending on location)

ROUTES

Melbourne

This year Melbourne’s World Hat Walk will be held at the famous Flemington Racecourse. We will assemble in the Car Park from 10.30am ready to commence the walk at 11am from The Rose Arbour.

• Register for Melbourne: HERE

Adelaide

We will assemble at the Mall’s Balls in Rundle Street ready to commence the walk at 11am. The route will take us down Rundle Mall to King William Road North then to North Terrace following down to the River Torrens to complete the walk at 12pm.

• Register for Adelaide: HERE

Brisbane

This year Brisbane will again host World Hat Walk assembling at the Wheel of Brisbane in time to commence the walk at 10.45am. The walk will follow the riverside footpath to Popolo Restaurant, before returning via the garden-side path through South Bank and finishing back at the Wheel of Brisbane.

Register for Brisbane: HERE

Sydney

• Register for Sydney: TBA

Mudgee

Join in the fun and be a part of the global World Hat Walk phenomenon! Come as you are, bring your smile and be sure to wear a hat and enjoy a beautiful autumn stroll around Mudgee. 

The walk will take us down Church Street to the Clock Tower for a group photo, before continuing along Market Street and finishing at Café Stretch around noon.

• Register for Mudgee: HERE

Ipswich

This year Ipswich will join thousands of other like-mined people from around the globe when it hosts its inaugural World Hat Walk. Join in and be a part of a joyful relaxed morning of connection, colour and community when we gather together to celebrate and give the humble hat a place to shine. Whether you’re part of a Red Hat group or simply love the idea of a morning filled with vibrant hats and lovely company, you are warmly invited.

Meet at the rotunda at 10am for a group photo at 10:30am, followed by a gentle, leisurely stroll through the park which will conclude at noon.

• Register for Ipswich: HERE

WORLD HAT WALK

To be a part of World Hat Walk in your local area, just grab your most fabulous hat, gather your friends and head to World Hat Walk on Humanitix to register for any of these events near you and let’s walk the world in style!

We hope you can join us!

World Hat Walk is a global event coordinated by London Hat Week (LHW).

London Hat Week was founded by Georgina Abbott of Atelier Millinery and Becky Weaver of HATalk in 2014.

Website: www.londonhatweek.com
Instagram & Facebook: @londonhatweek