Top UK Art Fairs Outside London
There is a vast array of art fairs all around the UK from Dundee to Cardiff and down to Brighton. We have curated this list of some of the top UK art fairs outside of London. This page is regularly updated with the latest art fair dates. If you would like to suggest a fair for inclusion or want to propose an amendment, please get in touch with us via Twitter or our contact page.
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Last updated 12/03/2020
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November 2019
Art & Antiques for Everyone
28th November – 1st December 2019 @ NEC, Birmingham
Website – www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk | Tickets | Twitter | Instagram
Art & Antiques For Everyone takes place at the NEC three times a year. Every item is vetted for authenticity; from classic to contemporary including furniture, paintings, silver, sculptures and bronzes to jewellery, ceramics, Art Deco and textiles.
Brighton Art Fair
30th November – 1st December 2019 @ Lewes Town Hall, Brighton
Website – www.brightonartfair.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
Currently held at Lewes Town Hall due to the extended renovation of the Brighton Dome – Corn Exchange.
Oxton Art Fair
30th November – 1st December 2019 @ Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead, Merseyside
Website – www.oxtonartfair.co.uk | Twitter
Oxton Art Fair is a showcase of art, craft and design from local artists within three galleries of the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Birkenhead.
February 2020
Bath Art Fair
29th February – 1st March 2020 | Private View 28th February @ Bath Pavilion
Website – www.bathartfair.co.uk | Tickets | Twitter | Instagram
Original contemporary artwork, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture from over 80 of the nation’s leading independent artists.
March 2020
Contemporary Art Fairs
14th – 15th March 2020 @ Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
Website – www.contemporaryartfairs.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
Contemporary Art Fairs offers artwork from £40 to £4,000.
April 2020
Fresh: Art Fair
24th – 26th April 2020 @ Cheltenham Racecourse
Website – www.freshartfair.net | Twitter | Instagram
Buy works from over 600 UK and international artists – from new talent to Royal Academicians. Artist such as Hockney, Hirst, Emin, Banksy and Blake are all on show.
May 2020
Printfest
2nd – 3rd May 2020 @ Coronation Hall, Ulverston, Cumbria
Website – www.printfest.uk | Twitter | Instagram
Printfest is dedicated to the exhibition and sale of contemporary hand-made prints.
Contemporary Art Fairs
2nd – 3rd May 2020 @ Newbury Racecourse
Website – www.contemporaryartfairs.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
Contemporary Art Fairs brings together over 160 artists, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists and selected galleries from the UK and Europe.
Sussex Art Fairs
15th – 17th May 2020 @ Goodwood Racecourse
Website – www.sussexartfairs.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
Sussex Art Fair is an event for both established and emerging artists, galleries and artist collectives, to exhibit and sell high-quality artworks directly to the public.
Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair
16th – 17th May 2020 | Preview Evening 15th May @ Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Website – www.gcaf.co.uk | Instagram
A selection of contemporary art available from £50 – £30,000.
The Dundee Art Fair
Dates TBC (2019 edition was held 24th – 26th May) @ Caird Hall, Dundee
Website – www.thedundeeartfair.co.uk | Twitter
The inaugural Dundee Art Fair took place in May 2019.
June 2020
Artfair Wales
19th – 21st June 2020 | VIP Preview 18th June @ ICC Wales
Website – www.artfairwales.co.uk | Tickets | Facebook | Instagram
Art Fair Wales is the first contemporary art fair in Wales. The first event will take place at the newly opened International Convention Centre Wales in June 2020.
Liverpool Art Fair
Dates TBC (2019 edition was held from 14th June – 1st September) @ Metquarter
Website – www.liverpoolartfair.com | Twitter | Instagram
Running for 10 weeks in 2019, Liverpool Art Fair is an annual event aiming to showcase a wide range of affordable original art by a plethora of local artists. The fair provides a unique insight into the region’s creative talent and the opportunity for everyone to own a piece of the Liverpool art world.
August 2020
Great North Art Show
Dates TBC (2019 edition was held from 31st August – 22nd September) @ Ripon Cathedral
Website – www.greatnorthartshow.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
The Great North Art Show is a diverse open exhibition of contemporary art by professional and emerging artists with connections to the north of England, set within the magnificent surroundings of Ripon Cathedral.
September 2020
Fresh: Art Fair
25th – 27th September 2020 @ Ascot Racecourse
Website – www.freshartfair.net | Twitter | Instagram
Buy works from over 600 UK and international artists – from new talent to Royal Academicians. Artist such as Hockney, Hirst, Emin, Banksy and Blake are all on show.
Contemporary Art Fairs
26th – 27th September 2020 @ Sandown Park Racecourse
Website – www.contemporaryartfairs.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
Contemporary Art Fairs offers artwork from £40 to £4,000.
October 2020
Sussex Art Fairs
2nd – 4th October 2020 @ Brighton Racecourse
Website – www.sussexartfairs.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
Sussex Art Fairs at Brighton Racecourse brings both established and emerging artists to exhibit and sell high-quality artworks directly to the public.
Manchester Art Fair
9th – 11th October 2020 @ Manchester Central
Website – www.manchesterartfair.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
Launched in 2008 as Buy Art Fair, Manchester Art Fair has to date sold over £5m of selling modern & contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography and editioned prints from a selection of UK and international galleries.
November 2020
Contemporary Art Fairs
13th – 15th November 2020 @ Royal Windsor Racecourse
Website – www.contemporaryartfairs.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
Contemporary Art Fairs brings together over 160 artists, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists and selected galleries from the UK and Europe.
Oxford International Art Fair
27th – 29th November 2020 @ Oxford Town Hall
Website – www.oxfordinternationalartfair.com | Twitter | Instagram
Oxford International Art Fair gives Art Collectors and Art Enthusiasts a great opportunity to buy directly from the artist.
Expect – paintings, sculptures, photography art, illustrations, jewellery, bespoke crafts and more.
Edinburgh Art Fair
Dates TBC (2019 edition was held 21st – 24th November) @ Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Website – www.artedinburgh.com | Twitter | Instagram
Established in 2005 the Edinburgh Art Fair is Scotland’s longest-running modern and contemporary Art Fair.
Chester Arts Fair
Dates TBC (2019 edition was held from 15th – 17th November) @ Chester Racecourse
Website – www.chesterartsfair.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram
The Deepbridge Chester Arts Fair hosts over 100 UK & International artists and presents a range of live art demonstrations and talks.
Glasgow Print Fair
Dates TBC (2019 edition was held on 2nd November) @ The Lighthouse
Website – www.glasgowprintfair.co.uk | Instagram
A one-day event in Glasgow for people passionate about print.
Looking for Art Fairs in London?
Read our article – Always Up To Date: London Art Fair Guide
