NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER ART FAIR
65 Leading Galleries. 200+ Artists. One Unforgettable Experience on the Auckland Harbour!
There’s nothing quite like experiencing art in person, and nowhere does it better than the Aotearoa Art Fair!
For four vibrant days, the Viaduct Events Centre transforms into New Zealand’s most exciting cultural destination. 65 leading galleries present bold, beautiful and unexpected works across painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, installation and more.
Whether you’re discovering art for the first time or adding to your collection, the Aotearoa Art Fair offers an inspiring, welcoming and unforgettable experience. It’s New Zealand’s best art day out!
6 – 9 May 2027
Viaduct Events Centre
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
WHAT THE GALLERIES SAY
The 2026 Aotearoa Art fair has been one of the best organised art fairs we have ever attended. The fair provided an engaged audience which came prepared to make acquisitions. Thank you to Sue and the organising team who continue to provide such a great platform with all the collateral events that has led to one of our most successful weeks in business.
John Gow
Gow Langsford
Auckland
The Aotearoa Art Fair continues to go from strength to strength under the brilliant direction of Sue Waymouth and her team. Improved layout, superb opening day, great VIP programme and importantly strong sales across all days. What was also particularly noticable was the large numbers attending from throughout NZ and Australia.
Dominic Feusch
STARKWHITE
Auckland & Sydney
From the first flicker of Lisa Reihana’s monumental work astride the entrance on to Yuki Kihara’s astonishing blend of colonial photography and sculpture in Victorian dresses, Aotearoa Art Fair 2026 was unique and unforgettable. Amongst and for it all came an enthralled audience in pulsating waves across four days with smiles of deep appreciation and recognition that it provided them with an unparalleled opportunity to see the best, the new, to learn and compare.
Steven Higgins
Milford Galleries
Dunedin, Queenstown
Aotearoa Art Fair was an incredible opportunity to show work to a new and responsive audience. The institutional presence was strongly felt throughout the fair, curators were eager to engage with the works, leading to great placements in important collections. The fair programming inside and outside the fair went seamlessly with the overarching support and welcome that the fair provided to overseas galleries.
Viktor Kravchenko
Nasha Gallery
Sydney, Australia
SCULPTURE TRAIL THROUGHOUT VIADUCT HARBOUR
Art Takes Over the Waterfront!
If you love art, you’ll love our Sculpture Trail! Over 20 striking sculptures across the glittering Viaduct Harbour waterfront. Perfect for families, friends, or a solo wander, it’s an enjoyable way to experience art in the open air. Make a day of it: art, culture, food, views, and the city at its best!
The Sculpture Trail will reopen in 2027.
THE GALLERIES
65 Galleries. One Place. Endless Discovery.
At the heart of the Fair is an exceptional line-up of 65 galleries from across Aotearoa, Australia, Europe, and the Pacific – presenting curated exhibitions by some of today’s most compelling established and emerging contemporary artists. Explore paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, installations and more, all available to see, love, and buy!
ARTIST FOCUS
Solo Booths
Solo presentations offer a compelling cross-section of contemporary art across painting, sculpture, photography and installation.
2026 Solo Booths
OBJECT SECTOR
Wall House Party
Presented by Wall Real Estate, beautifully crafted objects, ceramics, design, and small-scale works blur the line between art and everyday living.
2026 Object Sector
ACROSS THE TASMAN
Australian Galleries
The Fair welcomes an exceptional lineup of Australian galleries each year, strengthing the cross-tasman arts ecosystem.
START COLLECTING
Works on Paper
Drawings, prints, photographs and editions are presented in the Works on Paper sector – one of the most accessible entry points for new collectors, with art to suit all budgets.
2026 Works on Paper Exhibitors
ALONGSIDE THE GALLERIES
Fair Programme
Alongside the galleries, a lively programme of talks, tours, installations, performances, and more unfold across the Fair week. Come for the art, stay for everything around it!
PRESENTED BY AON
Let’s Talk Art!
One of the most popular elements of the programme, Let’s Talk Art presented by Aon brings together 30 artists, designers and collectors for fun, lively, and engaging sessions. Hear conversations that offer insight, ideas and behind-the-scenes perspectives on contemporary art and culture
AT THE GALLERY BOOTHS
Artist Talks
Hear directly from the artists behind the work, their ideas, processes and stories. A chance to connect more deeply with the art you fall in love with.
EXPLORE WITH EXPERTS
Guided Tours
Discover the stories behind the artworks on a free guided tour led by art experts. These relaxed, accessible tours offer insight into artists, ideas and highlights across the Fair, and are a great way to deepen your experience.
IMMERSIVE WORKS
Large-Scale Installations
Ambitious, large-scale installations transform the Fair into something far beyond a gallery visit. Each year, we commission artists to create works, giving visitors an encounter with exciting contemporary art. See the 2026 Installations here.
IN THE PRESS
“You don’t need to be an art expert – the Fair is a welcoming way to experience and buy contemporary art”
“It’s the sprawling event that draws thousands of art lovers, with something for everyone, from seasoned collectors to curious first-timers.”
“A vast and varied offering that will delight and inspire art lovers and collectors of any taste.”
“Unmatched opportunity to engage with gallery owners and artists.”
