NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER ART FAIR

The Aotearoa Art Fair is one of New Zealand’s most significant cultural events. The 2025 edition, held from 1–4 May at the Viaduct Events Centre, was its biggest yet, featuring more galleries, an expanded international presence, and dynamic new programming. As one visitor described it, “It’s an art lover’s paradise!”

Bringing together over 50 leading galleries from New Zealand, Australia, and beyond, the Fair showcases a diverse range of contemporary art from both emerging and established artists. Whether you’re a collector, an occasional buyer, or simply curious about art, it offers a unique opportunity to discover and purchase everything from painting and sculpture to prints and ceramics. A must-attend event, the Fair is the ultimate destination for experiencing and collecting contemporary art.

50+ GALLERIES
100’s OF ARTWORKS

The Aotearoa Art Fair showcases 50+ leading galleries from New Zealand and Australia, offering a comprehensive look at the remarkable diversity of contemporary practices the Asia-Pacific region.

NEW ZEALAND’S BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF ART

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.

“This year’s Aotearoa Art Fair offered one of the most engaging and connected atmospheres I’ve experienced at international art fairs. We enjoyed meaningful exchanges with new collectors, strong sales, and incredibly positive feedback. The calibre of presentations and the Viaduct sculpture trail added real depth, reaffirming the strength of a community committed to a thriving visual arts scene in Aotearoa — the result of a collaborative effort between galleries, artists, and the Fair team.”

Anna Jackson, Co-Director, Gow Langsford

“2025 was clearly the most successful fair yet. A truly world class event. We were amazed at the number of collectors who’d travelled from within NZ and also the huge numbers from Australia. They were all having a ball too, and not just at the fair, but broadly within Auckland. Events like this are a wonderful reflection of the cultural depth and importance of Auckland and bring a huge amount of positivity. And crudely, the fairs are about sales and, they were very strong across the board. Can’t wait until 2026!”

Dominic Feuchs, Director, STARKWHITE