FUTURES SECTOR
Sydney Contemporary is Australasia's premier art fair, the place to discover and buy exceptional contemporary art from over 100 galleries and 500 artists.
There’s nothing like experiencing art in person, and nowhere does it quite like Sydney Contemporary!
From 3–6 September, more than 100 galleries from nine countries come together at Carriageworks for the 10th edition of Australasia’s premier art fair, giving collectors and first-time buyers alike the chance to find and buy art at every price point.
With buzzing crowds, ambitious installations and inspiring encounters with artists and galleries, Carriageworks becomes the centre of the art world for four days of discovery, conversation, collecting and spectacle.
Sydney Contemporary is Australia’s most exciting cultural event each spring.
Tickets are available online or on the door.
3-6 September 2026
Carriageworks, Sydney
Principal Partner MA Financial Group
INSTALLATIONS AND PUBLIC ART
Celebrating 10 Editions with Our Biggest Installations Program Yet
For our 10th edition, we’re taking contemporary art further than ever before, bringing ambitious commissions beyond the Fair and into the city.
Supported by Destination NSW, Sydney Contemporary extends beyond Carriageworks with new public installations at Sydney Fish Market and Pier Pavilion, before continuing through 14 large-scale installations at the Fair, curated by José Da Silva, Director UNSW Galleries.
SYDNEY FISH MARKET
Reko Rennie
Reko Rennie questions the politics of visibility and brings histories of Aboriginal culture and identity to Sydney Fish Market.
Free to visit until 13 September
CARRIAGEWORKS
Billy Apple
Billy Apple®’s iconic statement transforms Carriageworks
A pioneering figure of pop and conceptual art, Billy Apple® (1935–2021) spent his career challenging the conventions of art, identity and the art market. First in London and New York, then across Australasia, his work continues to question the economic structures that shape the contemporary art world.
Now, the declaration makes a bold statement across Carriageworks – bringing Billy Apple®’s work into the heart of Sydney.
This project is presented as part of Installations, curated by José Da Silva (Director UNSW Galleries), with the support of NSW Government through Destination NSW.
OVER A DECADE AT THE CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
10th Edition of Sydney Contemporary
Since 2013, Sydney Contemporary has grown into Australasia’s leading contemporary art fair, bringing together galleries, artists, collectors and institutions at Carriageworks each spring.
Across nine editions, the Fair has welcomed 250,000 visitors and generated more than $100 million in art sales, becoming one of the region’s defining cultural events.
This weekend, join us as we celebrate our 10th edition, a milestone that honours the artists, galleries and ideas that have shaped the Fair while looking ahead to the next chapter of contemporary art in Australia and beyond.
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.
New Voices to Watch
Meet emerging galleries and artists presenting fresh perspectives and the next generation of contemporary art.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Works on Paper
Discover original prints, drawings, artist books and editions. One of the most accessible ways to start or grow an art collection.
HOME CITY
Sydney Galleries
Explore the galleries that have helped shape Sydney’s contemporary art scene, from long-established names to exciting new spaces pushing Australian art forward.
PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT
Photo Sydney
Discover the best of contemporary photography, from documentary and conceptual work to large-scale experimental practice.
WHAT THE PRESS SAY
WHAT’S ON: FAIR PROGRAMME
What’s On
Alongside the gallery presentations, Sydney Contemporary comes alive with artist booth talks, panel discussions, live performance, large-scale installations and workshops across Carriageworks.
IMMERSIVE LARGE-SCALE WORKS
Installations
Discover ambitious installations at Carriageworks and across the city as Sydney Contemporary celebrates its 10th edition.
LATE NIGHT, 4-8PM FRIDAY 4 SEPT
Friday Night
Head straight from work to Carriageworks for an evening of exceptional art, live music, great food, and drinks. Friday Night is relaxed, social, and the perfect way to experience the fair after hours.
AT GALLERY BOOTHS
Artist Talks
Artist Booth Talks offer the opportunity to hear directly from exhibiting artists about the ideas, process and stories behind their work.
EXPLORE WITH EXPERTS
Guided Tours
Discover the stories behind the artworks on a free guided tour led by art experts.
Join us as Sydney Contemporary celebrates its 10th edition!
3-6 September, Carriageworks
Tickets are available online or on the door.
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.
Polestar 5
Polestar is Europe’s only 100% electric car brand, accelerating the change towards a sustainable, electric future. Guided by minimalist Scandinavian design, Polestar cars combine performance, technology and innovative materials with an obsessive attention to detail.
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.
TALKS PROGRAM
Ideas, Insights & Inspiration: Conversations Shaping Contemporary Art
Sydney Contemporary’s Talks program brings together over 30 artists, designers, collectors and creative thinkers for conversations across all four days of the Fair. Hear directly from the people shaping contemporary art, architecture, design, collecting, technology and more.
SATURDAY 5 SEPT, 11:30AM
Why We Collect: Collectors In Conversation
Hear from Kym Elphinstone, Max Germanos and Gaibrielle Germanos in conversation with 10th Edition Collector Lounge Curator Sebastian Goldspink.
SATURDAY 5 SEPT, 12:00PM
The Material Turn
Textiles, ceramics and handcrafted materials are enjoying a resurgence. Join Alison Kubler in conversation with Aidan Hartshorn, Ellen Dahl and Jamie North to discover why artists are embracing traditional techniques.
SATURDAY 5 SEPT, 3:00PM
Natural Order: Art and the Environment
Artists respond to climate change through ecology, material choices and care for Country. Alison Kubler in conversation with Aidan Hartshorn, Ellen Dahl and Jamie North explore how contemporary art challenges environmental issues while imagining more sustainable futures.
SUNDAY 6 SEPT, 11:30AM
Why We Collect: Collectors in Conversation
A series of conversations celebrating the collecting stories behind the works on display in the Collectors Lounge. Join Andrew Martin in conversation with 10th Edition Collector Lounge Curator Sebastian Goldspink.
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.
