The Aotearoa Art Fair, New Zealand’s premier event for contemporary, returns to Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre from 1–4 May 2025. Celebrated as one of the country’s most significant cultural occasions, the Fair attracts thousands of local and international visitors each year.
Showcasing the best of contemporary art from New Zealand, Australia, and beyond, the Fair features over 40 leading galleries, presenting a wide range of works by both emerging and established artists. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, an occasional buyer, or simply curious about the art world, the Fair offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore and purchase everything from painting and sculpture to prints and ceramics. A must-attend event, it’s the perfect destination for discovering and collecting modern and contemporary art.
Tickets to the Aotearoa Art Fair 2025 will go on sale in February.
DATES AND TIMES
Aotearoa Art Fair, Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier event for contemporary art, will take place from 1 – 4 May 2025 at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland.
VIP PREVIEW
(VIP Pass and Premier Art Pass holders only)
Thursday 1 May, 1pm–5pm
OPENING NIGHT
Thursday 1 May, 5pm–9pm
GENERAL ENTRY
Friday 2 May, 11am–6pm
Saturday 3 May, 11am–6pm
Sunday 4 May, 11am–5pm
VENUE
The 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair will be held at the state-of-the-art Viaduct Events Centre. Nestled in the Wynyard Quarter of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, the Centre boasts an unrivalled waterfront location, and has an array of exceptional restaurants, cafes, bars, and hotels within walking distance.
Viaduct Events Centre
171 Halsey Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
GETTING TO THE FAIR
By Bus
Auckland Transport offer the City Link Bus public bus which picks up passengers from Britomart, Downtown Ferry Terminal and Queen Street every 7 minutes. This bus stops at Wynyard Quarter which is a 8 minute walk from the Viaduct Events Centre. Auckland Transport journey planner is an online tool that will help plan your visit.
By Foot
The Viaduct Events Centre is a 15 minutes walk from Quay Street, around the picturesque Viaduct Harbour.
By Ferry
The Downtown Ferry Terminal is a short walk from the Viaduct Events Centre. Ferries arrive at this terminal from destinations across the Waitematā harbour and Hauraki Gulf. For timetables and further information please see Fullers Ferry or Island Direct Ferry.
By Train
Britomart Transport Centre is located at 8/10 Queens Street. Viaduct Events Centre is a 22 minute walk from the Queen Street exit of the station. Britomart is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s public transport hub and all train lines converge here. For times and routes please see the AT Transport website.
By Car
The nearest car park building is located on Halsey Street in the Wynyard Carpark. Accessible car parking is available in the Jellicoe Street Carpark at the end closest to Silo Park, subject to availability.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Viaduct Events Centre is fully accessible, with entry available at the main doors, an elevator serving all floors, and an accessible toilet on the ground floor. For any specific accessibility queries, please feel free to email us at hello@artfair.co.nz.
There are two mobility parking spaces located to the left of the main entrance of the Viaduct Events Centre. A mobility permit must be on display to use these. If these spaces are unavailable, there is also space to be dropped off right next to the entrance.
Service animals and emotional support dogs are welcome but must be under effective control and on a lead up to 2 metre long at all times.