See the Melbourne Art Fair with a VIP Pass (Plus Discounts for Broadsheet Access Members)
Art
Thu Feb 19, 2026 – Sun Feb 22, 2026
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Price: Tickets from $32 for GA to $160 for VIP All Access pass. Competition is free to enter for Broadsheet Access members, who can also claim 20 per cent off ticket purchases
Melbourne Art Fair has been a defining fixture on the Australasian cultural calendar for almost four decades now, supporting and promoting living artists from around the country and the world.
This year, some lucky Broadsheet Access members will get the chance to experience it all in style with double VIP passes that get you up-close and involved in the whole shebang, from champagne previews and exclusive lounge access to private collection tours and behind-the-scenes studio visits.
The Fair itself showcases over 60 leading galleries, Indigenous-owned art centres and design studios, with more than 200 artists and designers presenting new and recent work. There will be bold installations, sculpture, experimental video and lively conversations inside an inflatable Bubble – with an emphasis on First Nations artists and women makers.
New to this year’s event is Futureobjeckt, a 600-square-metre salon dedicated to collectible design, featuring Broadsheet favourites Beci Orpin, Softer Studio, Jordan Fleming, Denholm and Zachary Frankel.
A VIP All Access Pass is your invitation to experience it all – and get entry to some extra-special events along the way. It all starts with the opening night Champagne Bollinger Preview, with a champagne bar designed by Brahman Perera – expect brushed brass, soft velvet, and “the faint suggestion that time has melted into fabric”. There are private collection tours and behind-the-scenes studio visits to join, plus you’ll also get access to the VIP lounge featuring floral art by much-loved Melbourne botanical artist Hattie Molloy.
Log in or join Broadsheet Access today for your chance to win a double VIP pass to all four days of the Melbourne Art Fair. Broadsheet Access members can also purchase Melbourne Art Fair tickets for 20 per cent off. See onsite for our exclusive code to use at check out.
Words by Jo Walker · Published on 28 Jan 2026
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