All upcoming fairs, markets, open studios and exhibitions. Choose a city, date or type of event to plan your day.
37 events across three cities · This weekend
Sat
Free
SURPLUS brings independent design, art, objects and publishing to Burton Street and Foley Street in Darlinghurst. Saturday’s Marketplace includes the S.O.R community zine stand on Burton Street, alongside fashion and vintage sellers.
Fri, Sat
Last weekend
Free
Bill Henson’s current photography exhibition is on view at Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery in Paddington.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
Community art exhibition and prize showing works for sale by local and Sydney artists.
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Varies
A citywide festival of workshops, open studios, exhibitions and markets celebrating craft. The 2026 festival is presented by UNSW School of Art & Design, following its founding by Australian Design Centre.
Sat
Free
Browse handmade tableware, sculpture, vessels and other ceramic work at Smith Street Studios during Sydney Craft Week. Hosted by Milly Dent and the studio community.
Sat
Opens and closes this weekend
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A photography and publishing stop within SURPLUS, pairing Shal’s photo exhibition and book launch with a Prop Records market at Space Mountain above Scarr’s Pizza.
Sat
Varies
The annual Zine Spooktacular is a Halloween themed zine fair held as part of the Hands-On program at Mothership Studios in Marrickville during Sydney Craft Week, alongside workshops and the Spineless exhibition by Sophie Cox.
Sat
Free
150+ stalls of local fashion, jewellery, art and craft since 1973, plus monthly special themed pop-ups.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
Weekly market of local artists, designers, makers and food vendors in Sydney's historic Rocks precinct.
Sun
Free
Weekly beachside market of clothing, designer vintage, handmade goods, art and homewares opposite Bondi Beach.
Sat
Free
Eclectic weekly market of vintage fashion, handmade jewellery and crafts by local artisans, original art and food.
Sat
Free
Long-running inner-west outdoor market for antiques, collectibles, art, photography and handmade crafts.
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Ticketed
Tony Albert brings together sculpture, photography, painting and installation in a major exhibition examining the representation of Aboriginal people and culture.
Fri, Sat
Varies
A group exhibition at Ames Yavuz Sydney considers distance, memory and the experiences people carry, bringing together artists working across different materials and forms.
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Ticketed
Hany Armanious transforms familiar everyday objects into sculptures that unsettle what we recognise and how we see. The exhibition is in the MCA’s Macgregor Gallery.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
A free outdoor sculpture exhibition along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, featuring work by Australian and international artists.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
Contemporary Chinese art explores the darker side of myth and its place in modern life at White Rabbit Gallery.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
First Nations stories by Mervyn Street and Ningiukulu Teevee illuminate the Opera House’s eastern Bennelong sails in a free six-minute projection.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
25th edition; finalist small-scale sculptures on free public display, all works for sale, winners announced 1 Oct.
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Ticketed
Explore Sidney Nolan’s formative years in Australia in a survey at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, on lower level 2 of the Naala Nura building.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
Lorrie Graham’s retrospective draws on five decades of photojournalism, combining images of public events and everyday life with reflections on the stories behind them.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Ticketed
Meet independent artists and browse original artwork across three days at Williamstown Town Hall. The programme includes artist talks, workshops and an opening-night session.
Sat, Sun
Free
75+ ceramic artists from across Victoria show and sell tableware and sculptural ceramics in one historic hall.
Sat, Sun
Free
Browse original art and design from local artists and makers at this weekend market in Fitzroy.
Sun
Free
An open-air Sunday market devoted to art, craft, jewellery and locally made goods along the Upper Esplanade.
Sun
Ticketed
Handmade art and design market on the lawns of the historic Rippon Lea mansion and gardens.
Sat
Free
Undercover monthly maker's market at the historic Younghusband wool store precinct in Kensington.
Fri, Sat
Ticketed
A fair for textile and craft enthusiasts, with quilt displays, demonstrations, making sessions and materials from exhibitors.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Opens this weekend
Varies
A collection of ceramics by Belinda Krumm at the Brisbane Institute of Art. The exhibition shares an opening with Linda Back.
Sat
Free
Recurring community market connecting local artists and makers with buyers; 70+ stallholders, free kids workshops.
Sun
Free
A Sunday market in the City Botanic Gardens with arts, crafts, jewellery and food. Check organiser updates during high winds.
Sun
Free
Brisbane's longest-running creative market (35+ years) by the bay; handmade art, craft and design stalls.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
Brisbane's best-known three-day weekend market strip in South Bank; artisans, jewellery, art and design stalls.
Sat
Free
Long-running riverside community market under fig trees; handcrafted gifts, art and design stalls among produce and food.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
Outdoor sculpture trail through the Botanic Gardens by Sculptors QLD members; works available to view and purchase directly from sculptors.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
The Brisbane Portrait Prize finalists exhibition brings portraits and Brisbane stories to the State Library of Queensland. Admission is free.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
The Central Coast's long-running acquisitive art prize shows its 2026 finalists at Gosford Regional Gallery until 22 November, with a prize pool of $57,500.