Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2026

Name: Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2026
Start: 2026-08-07
Location: Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Rd

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Date

7 Aug (Friday)

Time

Fri 7 – Mon 10 Aug

Venue

Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Rd

Darwin City NT, Australia

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📝 Useful Information

The 20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is scheduled to take place from 6–9 August 2026 on Larrakia Country at the Darwin Convention Centre and online. This milestone anniversary event provides a unique platform to ethically purchase artwork directly from over 80 Indigenous-owned Art Centres, with 100% of sales returning to the artists and their communities.

The DAAF Foundation hosts a week-long series of events in Darwin City leading up to and during the fair:

The DAAF Foundation has partnered with local hotels to provide community discounts for attendees between 1–10 August 2026:

Would you like more details on how to register for tickets or specific workshop schedules for the public program?

Event Schedule & Highlights

Attendance Information

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•Darwin Convention Centre

•Country to Couture: A high-energy fashion runway showcasing First Nations textiles and fashion design.

•Date: Sunday 2 August and Monday 3 August 2026.

•National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA): An outdoor awards ceremony celebrating excellence in Indigenous fashion.

•Date: Wednesday evening, 5 August 2026, at the Deckchair Cinema.

•Deckchair Cinema

•DAAF Opening Ceremony: A ticketed event offering an exclusive preview of the fair.

•Date: Thursday evening, 6 August 2026.

•Public Program: Daily activities including traditional dance, artist talks, masterclasses, and children’s workshops.

•Dates: Friday 7 August – Sunday 9 August 2026.

•Cost: The general fair is FREE to attend, though registration is required. Certain special events, like the Opening Ceremony and fashion runways, are ticketed.

•Accessibility: The event includes an Accessibility Hour from 9:00 am – 10:00 am (Friday to Sunday) for a low-sensory experience. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.

•Buying Art: Visitors can purchase a wide range of authentic works, including paintings on canvas and bark, sculpture, didgeridoos, and fibre art.

•Location: Darwin Convention Centre, Halls 1–4, Darwin Waterfront Precinct.

•Hudson Parap: 20% off using code DAAFHUDSONP2026.

•Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront: 15% off bookings made via the DAAF community link.

•H on Mitchell: Discounted rates for studio and apartment rooms.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026