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Brisbane Illustration Fair 2026

18 April - 19 April
Brisbane Illustration Fair 2026

Visit the Brisbane Showgrounds in 2026 for a massive illustration market featuring 180 artists, live drawing, and workshops. Entry is 2 dollars and kids under 12 are free.

Brisbane Illustration Fair 2026

Brisbane’s biggest celebration of illustration is back for another weekend of art, colour and creativity! Browse and shop an incredible range of prints, stickers, t-shirts, zines, comics and so much more from over 180 local and national artists across two action-packed days.

There’s plenty to keep the whole family busy, with live drawing demonstrations to watch, a creative zone to get stuck into, and a workshop station where young ones can try their hand at something new. Whether you’re a longtime illustration lover or just discovering it for the first time, there’s something here for everyone from the little ones to the grown-ups.

Head down to the Brisbane Showgrounds for a weekend that’s as fun as it is inspiring. Entry is just $2, and kids under 12 get in free!

Plan your visit

When:  Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2026, 10am – 4pm.

Where: Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills 4006

Cost: $2 entry, Under 12 free

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