Sydney Contemporary is Australasia's premier art fair, the place to discover and buy exceptional contemporary art from over 100 galleries and 500 artists.
Thank you to the galleries, collectors, partners, artists and art lovers who joined us at Carriageworks for Sydney Contemporary’s 10th Edition!
To the thousands of visitors who came through the doors, thank you for showing up, discovering new artists, buying art, starting conversations and celebrating with us. Your enthusiasm, curiosity and energy are what bring the Fair to life.
For four days each spring, Carriageworks fills with ambitious gallery presentations, large-scale installations, inspiring encounters, and spectacle. We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2027!
Sydney Contemporary
9–12 September 2027
Carriageworks, Sydney
Principal Partner MA Financial Group
What gallerists said about Sydney Contemporary 2026
“Sydney Contemporary is the art event that I simply will never miss. The range of artists and galleries and the manner in which it is presented is without peer in this country. The majority of the art we have acquired in the last 5 years has understandably been sourced from this week each year.”
Craig Hart, Collector, Melbourne
“Sydney Contemporary 2026 was a highlight. I returned daily and discovered incredible new works each time. It’s an unmissable Sydney experience for collectors and anyone interested in art!”
Jenny Hillman, Collector, Sydney
“Sydney Contemporary is always one of the highlights of the year for my Melbourne collector group! We love coming together and spending a few days in Sydney immersed in the excitement and energy of the fair. It’s always such a fun few days of discovering, connecting, and sharing our love of art.”
Elle Zotak, Collector, Melbourne
ON VIEW UNTIL 13 SEPTEMBER
Reko Rennie takes over Sydney Fish Market
Sydney Contemporary’s 10th Edition extended beyond Carriageworks and into the city, with Reko Rennie’s ALWAYS (2026) continuing to bring contemporary art into the public realm, presented by Ames Yavuz.
Supported by Destination NSW and curated by José Da Silva, Director of UNSW Galleries, ALWAYS is presented at the new Sydney Fish Market, where Rennie’s distinctive geometric patterning and urban visual language explore the politics of visibility, place and identity. Drawing on his Kamilaroi/Gamilaroi/Gamilaraay heritage and background in graffiti, Rennie challenges preconceived ideas of Aboriginal art while asserting the visibility and complexity of contemporary urban Aboriginal identity.
Free to visit at Sydney Fish Market until 13 September 2026
Sydney Contemporary returns to Carriageworks
9–12 September 2027
Save the date and join us for four days of contemporary art, discovery, conversation and collecting! Applications to exhibit at Sydney Contemporary 2027 will open in November 2026.
Until then, stay connected for artist stories, gallery news, exhibitions, and announcements from Sydney Contemporary.
What gallerists said about Sydney Contemporary 2026
“Had we forgotten how to have fun in all the gloom? Sydney Contemporary 2026 showed us how to celebrate inclusively. Massive crowds every day of enthusiastic art lovers confirmed how important artists, emerging and established and their galleries are in our lives.”
Beverly Knight
Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne
“This year’s 10th edition of Sydney Contemporary was extraordinary. The energy felt explosive, ambitious, dynamic and impossible to ignore. It was a landmark edition that reflected the growing confidence and international reach of Australia’s contemporary art scene. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have been part of it.”
Cassandra Bird
CASSANDRA BIRD, Sydney & Paris
“This year’s fair was one of the strongest on record. The atmosphere was vibrant, and there was a real sense of energy and momentum throughout the entire event. It was also exciting to see the collector base continuing to grow, creating an even greater level of engagement with the galleries and artists. As a new Sydney gallery owner, I think having Sydney Contemporary energise and activate the city’s art world in this way is absolutely priceless.”
Danielle Renshaw
The Renshaws’, Brisbane & Sydney
DISCOVER, EXPERIENCE, COLLECT
The Galleries
At the heart of Sydney Contemporary is an exceptional line-up of more than 100 galleries from across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and beyond, filling the Fair with ambitious presentations.
Explore works across painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more. From iconic names to the next generation of artists shaping contemporary practice, every corner of the Fair offers something unexpected, with every artwork available to buy.
Galleries
Leading galleries present standout contemporary art across every medium, and at a range of price points.
Photo Sydney
Discover the best of contemporary photography, from documentary and conceptual work to large-scale experimental practice.
Futures
Meet the artists and galleries shaping what’s next, with emerging talent and fresh ideas that are often the first to watch.
Works on Paper
From prints and drawings to watercolours and artist books, discover works on paper that make collecting contemporary art accessible and endlessly varied.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Fair Program
Alongside the gallery presentations, Sydney Contemporary comes alive with artist booth talks, panel discussions, live performance, large-scale installations and workshops across Carriageworks.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Let's Talk Art
Join leading artists, curators, collectors and thinkers for lively conversations about the ideas, debates and trends shaping contemporary art today.
IMMERSIVE LARGE-SCALE WORKS
Installations
Encounter ambitious, large-scale works that take contemporary art beyond the gallery booth and into the wider Fair and city.
EXPLORE WITH EXPERTS
Guided Tours
See the Fair through an expert’s eyes, with guided tours offering fresh perspectives, hidden gems and introductions to artists and works.
AT GALLERY BOOTHS
Artist Talks
Hear directly from artists about their work, ideas and practices in conversations that bring a deeper perspective to what you see at the fair.
OVER A DECADE AT THE CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Australasia's Premier Art Fair
Over ten editions, Sydney Contemporary has grown from a bold idea into one of the most significant contemporary art fairs in the region.
Bringing together leading galleries from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and around the world, the Fair has established itself as Australasia’s premier art fair and a major fixture on the international art calendar.
It is where collectors, artists, gallerists, curators, advisors and first-time buyers come together to discover new work, build collections, exchange ideas and make connections across the art world.
Its strength lies not only in its scale, but in the breadth and ambition of its program. Alongside gallery presentations, Sydney Contemporary commissions large-scale installations, presents live performance, talks, tours and educational programs, transforming Carriageworks into a vibrant cultural hub each September.
More than an art fair, Sydney Contemporary is a defining moment in Sydney’s cultural calendar – bringing the art world together and opening it up to new audiences.
ARTIST, COLLECTOR, AND GALLERIST STORIES
Conversations
Go behind the scenes with artists, gallerists, collectors and cultural figures through interviews, reflections and insider stories from the world of contemporary art.
Polestar 5
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Polestar 5 is the brand’s newest flagship, a luxury electric grand tourer engineered from the ground up. With striking proportions, advanced technology and exhilarating performance, Polestar 5 represents the next chapter in electric mobility, and is on display outside the VIP lounge at this year’s fair.
SYDNEY CONTEMPORARY PRESENTS
Art + Dine: Artist Inspired Cocktail Series
Six artists. Six limited-edition cocktails. Sydney Contemporary beverage partners, Saison Aperitifs and Four Pillars Gin have taken inspiration from the work of leading contemporary artists to create a special cocktail series available at Sydney Contemporary at Carriageworks. Supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW.
