Event Calendar

What’s On

From guided tours and artist talks to our celebrated Let’s Talk Art programme, there’s something for every curious mind. Explore the art through expert eyes, hear directly from the creators behind the work, and join thought-provoking conversations on the ideas shaping contemporary art today.

All events are included in your Fair ticket. No booking required.

Tour

The Smart Collector Tour- Curator’s Picks Under $5000 with Anita Tótha

Friday, May 1, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Viaduct Harbour

Join Arts House Trust Director Anita Tótha for a guided walking tour of her top picks across the Fair. Drawing on her perspective leading a public arts organisation, alongside her experience as an art collector, Anita will highlight standout works by exhibiting artists - with a special focus on pieces under $5,000 offering insight for those beginning or growing their contemporary art collections.
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How to start an Art Collection Tour with Graeme Douglas

Friday, May 1, 2026

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Graeme Douglas will lead a guided tour of six dealer booths, pausing at each to share one of his key collecting principles in the context of a specific artist or gallerist. His aim is to broaden your thinking around the acquisition process – and to build or reinforce your confidence as a collector.
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An Artist’s Curated View Tour of the Fair with Steve Carr

Friday, May 1, 2026 - Thursday, December 3, 2026

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

This tour offers a curated view of the fair through the lens of a practicing contemporary artist, Steve Carr. Focusing on experimentation with materials, humour, and conceptual strategies, it highlights works that push the boundaries of form, function, and audience expectation. Participants will gain insight into the processes and ideas shaping some of today's most inventive art.
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Mandarin Tour of the Fair with Meijing He

Saturday, May 2, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

A Mandarin-language guided tour led by Meijing He, inviting you to experience the art fair from a broader perspective and gain a clear understanding of its overall structure and highlights.
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First Time at the Fair – An Art Fair Tour with Linda Tyler

Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Step into the vibrant world of contemporary art with First Time at the Fair, a guided tour led by renowned New Zealand art historian, curator, and academic Linda Tyler. Whether you're an art fair first-timer or simply curious to see things through expert eyes, this tour offers an engaging, insightful, and welcoming introduction to navigating the fair.
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Emerging Art Highlights Tour with Becky Hemus

Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Join Becky Hemus, editor of The Current and curator of the Horizons sector, for an exclusive tour of the fair, uncovering the freshest emerging talent and some cutting-edge contemporary art. Get insider tips on who to watch, what to buy, and how to navigate the art world .....
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An Artspace Curators Guide to the Fair – Which History? with Matthew Hanson

Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

This year, Artspace Aotearoa asks: "Which history?" Join Kaiāwhina Whakaaturanga Assistant Curator Matthew Hanson to explore the artists and artworks at the Fair that Artspace Aotearoa has championed and collaborated with over decades.
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Pacific Artist Highlights of the Fair with Caroline Vercoe

Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Join Caroline Vercoe for a guided tour of the Fair, highlighting works by Pacific artists and offering insight into their practices, contexts, and cultural significance.
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An Artist Guide to the Fair with Sarah Smuts-Kennedy – The Shape of Harmony

Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Sarah Smuts-Kennedy, McCahon House Alumni, invites you into a conversation about how harmony takes form in contemporary art — through rhythm, material, gesture, and composition. Moving across the fair, she will look at works that reveal beauty not as decoration, but as evidence of deeper coherence.