Leading contemporary art in Manchester

The Manchester Contemporary is a key art fair dedicated to showcasing critically engaged contemporary artists. The fair presents a carefully curated selection of independent galleries and artist-led spaces from across the UK and internationally. Its vision is to become an international focal point for discovering emerging contemporary art, offering collectors, curators and the art-buying public a definitive destination to uncover new talent.

The Manchester Contemporary is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

50 Talks & Workshops 

223
Artists

35
Exhibitors

10,368
Visitors

Exhibitor List 2025

The Manchester Contemporary 2025 exhibitor list celebrated a dynamic mix of returning pioneers and first-time participants shaping the future of contemporary art in the UK.

Exhibit in 2026

Preview the work being brought to The Manchester Contemporary 2025.

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The Manchester Contemporary has become a strong and interesting showing of buyable work.

I loved the balance of commercial working artists and conceptual galleries. I think the size of the fair is perfect. I really enjoyed the whole experience.

I particularly attend The Manchester Contemporary and this is a great showcase for artists and artist run spaces

We enjoyed the atmosphere and meeting many like minded people and businesses involved in the art world.