Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

For the 19th time, the Melbourne Art Fair is returning as a major fixture on the calendars of arty folks around the country. The fair describes itself as a progressive event showcasing boundary-pushing contemporary art, with a focus on underrepresented artists and women-led curation.   More than 100 interdisciplinary artists will come together at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), across four busy days from February 19-22. In 2026, the fair will feature works from more than 50 leading galleries and Indigenous-owned art centres.  Alongside more conventional artworks, you’ll also find large-scale installations and sculptures, video and a conversations series designed to get you thinking. A snapshot of this year’s participating galleries includes Ames Yavuz, Nasha Gallery, Neon Parc, Sophie Gannon Gallery, Tolarno Galleries and many more.  It will also see the debut of FUTUREOBJEKT – a 600-square-metre salon devoted to collectible design that will cement Melbourne’s position as a creative hub.   Tickets to the Melbourne Art Fair are now on sale. General admission is $32 and VIP all-access passes are $160. For more information on the line-up and to purchase tickets, visit the website here. Love art? Check out the best art exhibitions happening in Melbourne this month.