Program Sectors
Sydney Contemporary celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of art. The program presents a showcase of the very best modern and contemporary art, current trends and emergent practices.
Alongside the Fair Sectors, the curated program presents over 200 events across the Fair period, including the highly anticipated Art Night; engaging and lively panel discussions with leading speakers in the fields of art, architecture, design, food, fashion and music; guided tours; educational workshops; artist talks; live performances; and large-scale, ambitious installations. Come for the art, stay for the experience!
Art Night
Art Night, the opening celebration of Sydney Contemporary, presents an all-encompassing evening of art and culture. Discover performance art, live DJ set, dining, and spectacle.
Friday Night
Kick off your weekend with a visit to Carriageworks for Friday Night. Enjoy a live DJ set, food and drink pop-ups, and cutting edge contemporary art.
Performances showcas a vibrant program of live works that complement the dynamic fair experience. View 2025 Performances here.
Installations presents ambitious artworks beyond the gallery booth, engaging with the distinctive architecture and atmosphere of Carriageworks. View 2025 Installations here.
Artist Talks
Discover the stories, inspirations, and experiences behind the art through our Artist Talks series, offering unique insights from a range of creative perspectives.
Fair Dining
From quick snacks to leisurely dining, Sydney Contemporary offers a wide variety of food and drink options to keep you fuelled during your visit.
Pop-Up Bookshop
The pop-up bookshop offers a standout selection of new releases and collectible titles on art, design, architecture, and more, an inspiring space to browse, linger, and connect.
Guided Tours
Join an art experts for a free guided tour of the Fair. Discover the stories behind key artworks, gain insider insights, and deepen your understanding of the pieces on display.
Kid Contemporary
Each year a leading artist is commissioned to create an immersive space dedicated to play and imagination, inspiring the next generation of art lovers. Explore Kid Contemporary 2025 here.
Interactive Experiences
Exhibitor-led events at gallery booths invite visitors to engage directly with the art and the artists behind it, through a range of live and interactive experiences.
Gallery Sectors
The main Galleries sector provides a significant platform for curated solo or group exhibitions of new and important work by artists from leading galleries around the world.
New for 2025: Photo Sydney! A major new sector dedicated to photography. Featuring outstanding photographic works from contemporary artists, Photo Sydney is a must-see at the fair this year.
Image: Kai Wasikowski.
A dynamic platform presenting young galleries or artist run initiatives which have been operating for five years or less, presenting curated solo or duo artist exhibitions of new work.
Image: Shanti Shea An, Split, 2022. VELVET LOBSTER
A fair within the Fair; presented in association with The Print Council of Australia Inc, the dedicated Paper sector showcases the best of national and international contemporary works on paper–watercolours, drawings, artist books, prints and editions.
