This February, Melbourne Art Fair returns for its 19th edition, transforming the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre into a vibrant meeting place for art, design and dialogue. Running from 19–22 February 2026, the Fair brings together more than 60 of Australia’s leading galleries and Indigenous-owned art centres, alongside emerging spaces and international voices, offering a powerful snapshot of contemporary creative practice.
At its heart, Melbourne Art Fair is a celebration of community. Established galleries exhibit alongside younger spaces still in their first years of operation, creating an environment where experience and experimentation coexist. This year’s program champions diversity across mediums, from large-scale installations and sculpture to video, design and immersive works that invite participation and reflection.
A significant highlight of 2026 is the debut of FUTUREOBJEKT, a dedicated salon for collectible design. This “fair within a fair” brings together 20 voices working across contemporary design, architecture and crafted objects. Framed by a tightly curated DESIGN CONVERSATIONS program, FUTUREOBJEKT further cements Melbourne’s position as a leading creative force in the region.
The Fair also continues its strong commitment to First Nations artists through the William Mora Indigenous Art Centre Program, supporting Indigenous-owned art centres and amplifying stories grounded in Country, culture and community. These presentations offer visitors an opportunity to engage deeply with living traditions and contemporary Indigenous practice.
Complementing the exhibitions, the much-anticipated CONVERSATIONS program returns, hosted inside a striking inflatable structure designed by Melbourne-based OIGÅLL PROJECTS. Bringing together artists, curators, designers and cultural thinkers, the talks encourage open dialogue around art, design, ethics and the future of creative practice.
More than an art fair, Melbourne Art Fair is a shared cultural experience — a place to wander, listen, question and connect. Whether you are a seasoned collector or simply curious, it invites the wider community to engage with the ideas shaping Australia’s creative landscape today.
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