ABOUT THE FAIR
The Aotearoa Art Fair is New Zealand’s premier art fair, and takes place at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre. Recognised as one of the country’s most significant cultural occasions, the Fair attracts thousands of local and international visitors each year.
Alongside the gallery presentations, the Fair features a curated program of installations, performances, talks, and tours, along with the Opening Night celebration and a tailored VIP experience. Aotearoa Art Fair is an essential destination for discovering, experiencing, and collecting contemporary art.
DATES AND TIMES
VIP Preview
Thursday 30 April, 2pm – 5pm
Opening Night
Thursday 30 April, 5pm – 9pm
General Entry
Friday 1 May, 11am – 6pm
Saturday 2 May, 11am – 6pm
Sunday 3 May, 11am – 5pm
VENUE
The Aotearoa Art Fair is 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
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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.
ACCOMMODATION
Whether you are travelling from out of town, or want to treat yourself during the Aotearoa Art Fair week, stay in style with our Hotel Partners: Park Hyatt Auckland, SO/ Auckland, The Hotel Britomart, QT Auckland. Offering exceptional accommodation, these hotels have a special discount code available to Fair visitors.
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 [email protected].
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.