Highlights & Happenings

The accompanying programme at Manchester Art Fair offers much more than just hundreds of artworks to browse and buy.

There’s a packed schedule of artist talks, panel discussions and Q&As where leading artists, critics and curators share insights into their practice and the wider art world. Live print demonstrations and hands-on workshops, hosted by creative partners like Hot Bed Press, Cass Art and Creative Art Courses, to try your hand at techniques such as watercolour, printmaking and contemporary art practices.

The fair also includes a Preview Evening with drinks to kick off the event, a relaxed Sunday Brunch and a Collector Programme featuring guided tours, social events and expert introductions to help both new and seasoned art buyers deepen their engagement with the art and each other

Manchester Art Fair 2025

Art Talk
Listen again to the talks from Manchester Art Fair 2025

Art Classroom
Popular art workshops on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are £10 +booking fee.

Print Demos
Hot Bed Press bring their unique flare for printmaking to the fair.

Kids Activities

Unleash your child’s imagination in this playful watercolour workshop.  Free Entry in the Food Court within the fair.

Special Events

Manchester Art Fair 2025

Preview Evening

Be among the first to view the 2026 fair by joining us at the preview evening on Friday 20 November. Take a complimentary glass of wine on arrival and browse the aisles to get the first pick of the art.
Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch for £10

Start your Sunday the perfect way with our fair brunch, priced from £10. Enjoy a leisurely meal, connect with friends and set the tone for a day of artistic discovery.
Collectors Lunch 2025

Collector Programme

The Collector Programme exists to develop a new generation of collectors and includes  guests speakers, guided tours of the fair with gallerist introductions, and the chance to meet other like minded collectors.
TMC Art Fund 2025

TMC Art Fund

Since 2017 the fund has raised over £86,000 and gifted 31 pieces of work, acquired from galleries at The Manchester Contemporary art fair, to Manchester Art Gallery.  See what they will be buying this year.