ABOUT

The Aotearoa Art Fair, New Zealand’s premier art fair, returns to Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre from 1–4 May 2025. Recognised as one of the country’s most significant cultural occasions, the Fair attracts thousands of local and international visitors each year.

Featuring 45 leading galleries, the Fair showcases the best of contemporary art from New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. With a diverse range of works by both emerging and established artists, visitors can explore everything from painting and sculpture to prints and ceramics. It’s the ultimate destination for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.

Tickets for the Aotearoa Art Fair 2025 are on sale now. Take advantage of First Release to save up to 40% on tickets. Don’t miss out—secure your place today!

DATES AND TIMES

Aotearoa Art Fair, Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier art fair, 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, 2pm – 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.