Experience the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design and culture at the 20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF)! Returning August 7-9 2026 to the Darwin Convention Centre on Larrakia Country.

2026 marks a historic 20 year milestone for the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and Cultures are strong and celebrated. From humble beginnings of 16 Art Centres in 2007, to 75+ Art Centers in 2026, DAAF has grown to become Australia’s largest national Indigenous Art Fair. 

Nationally celebrated, community driven. 
At its core, DAAF remains grounded in community and culture, with First Nations Art Centres and ethical practice at the heart of the event.

DAAF takes no commission on artworks sold, ensuring that 100% of all sales made go directly back to support the artists and their communities.

Ethically purchase artwork direct from over 75 Indigenous owned Art Centres, coming together from across Australia’s most remote desert and coastal regions.

Showcasing the work of over 1,800 emerging and established artists and designers, the Fair provides a space to meet and learn from the variety of different cultural groups across Australia. 

A wide range of styles, mediums and products are presented and available for purchase. From paintings on canvas, bark paintings, works on paper including limited edition prints, sculpture, didgeridoos, through to fibre art, textiles, fashion and cultural regalia.

FREE to attend, with daily cultural activities.

During the Fair, Immerse in the vibrant Public Program of traditional dance performances, material demonstrations, workshops, children’s activities, artists talks, and more!

Grounded in culture, here for the future.
It’s an incredible time to come together in the Top End and engage with the contemporary creations of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures!

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DAAF Foundation is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funding from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund, Australian Government Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support, Australian Government Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, Northern Territory Government through Tourism and Events NT, University of Melbourne, City of Darwin and Chapman & Bailey.

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Learn more about DAAF, and see what else is on in August here: https://daaf.com.au/daaf-2026/

Can’t make it in person? Or just want to take more in? Join us online: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/E759F4E72C940C052540EF23F30FEDED

Event Details
DAAF 2026  will be open, and free to the public on:
Friday, 7 August 2026 10am to 4pm
Saturday, 8 August 2026 10am to 5pm
Sunday, 9 August 2026 10am to 4pm

Image | Sallyanne Roberts with her painting Kuru Ala, at Iwantja Creek, Image courtesy of Iwantja Arts