NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER ART FAIR
The Aotearoa Art Fair 2025 took place in Auckland from Thursday 1– Sunday 4 May at the Viaduct Events Centre. The 2025 edition featured more galleries, more international exhibitors, and new programming. One of the country’s most significant cultural events, the Fair attracts thousands of visitors each year, both local and international. As one visitor described it, “It’s an art lover’s paradise!”
The Fair showcases the diversity and richness of contemporary art in the region, with 55 galleries from New Zealand and Australia presenting a wide variety of works from both emerging and established artists.
55 GALLERIES
100’s OF ARTWORKS
The Aotearoa Art Fair showcases leading galleries from New Zealand, Australia, and beyond, offering a comprehensive look at the remarkable diversity of the Asia-Pacific region. Th2 2025 Fair festured 55 galleries including 14 international exhibitors.
NEW ZEALAND’S BIGGEST ART EVENT
A four-day celebration of art at the stunning waterfront venue, the Aotearoa Art Fair is your chance to immerse yourself in art and explore hundreds of works to see and buy, plus enjoy artist talks, discover large-scale installations, take part in interactive workshops, and more.
AOTEAROA ART FAIR SCULPTURE TRAIL PRESENTED BY VIADUCT HARBOUR
Viaduct Harbour presents the Aotearoa Art Fair Sculpture Trail, featuring a lineup of nine extraordinary artists pushing the boundaries of three-dimensional work on display throughout Viaduct Harbour. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore art in a whole new dimension, the Sculpture Trail is open until the 14 May,
LET’S TALK ART
Let’s Talk Art presented by Aon features 30 thought leaders across nine engaging talks you won’t want to miss!
ARTIST TALKS
Step into the creative process with our popular Artist Talk series, where artists share the stories and inspirations behind their works, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the minds behind the art on display.
GUIDED TOURS
Join one of our art experts for a free guided tour of the Fair. Discover the stories behind key artworks, gain insider insights, and deepen your understanding of the pieces on display.
CONVERSATIONS
Get the stories behind gallerists, artists, collectors, and prominent figures in the Aotearoa art scene in this ongoing series.