Having grown into a regional arts event that brings together artists from around Aotearoa and the Asia Pacific, the Festival celebrates its fifth edition, from 1–3 May 2026.
The Festival will deliver its signature events; the county’s largest print fair, several live printing activities, artist talks, and workshops. Adding to the mix will be a new offering of exhibitions, guided gallery tours and unique experimental performances. Taking place across four venues; Studio One Toi Tū, Auckland Old Folks Association, The Button Factory and Eyes on Fire, the Festival is set to connect and inspire everyone who attends.
Summary of key events
OPENING NIGHT: 1 May, 5pm – 8pm.
Studio One Toi Tū & Eyes on Fire.
Enjoy light refreshments, listen to our international keynote speaker and catch the opening of Toi Whakaata Māori Print Collective’s exhibition. Free entry.
PRINT FAIR: 2 May, 12pm – 5pm & 3 May, 12pm – 4pm Auckland Old Folks Association & The Button Factory
Browse a diverse range of original, handmade prints by 30 vendors from across the country. Free entry.
ARTIST TALKS: 1 May, 5pm – 7pm & 2 - 3 May, 10am – 11:45am.
Studio One Toi Tū.
Listen to engaging discussions by print artists, organisations and experts from Aotearoa and abroad.
EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERY TOURS: 2 - 3 May, 12:30pm – 3pm.
Studio One Toi Tū & Eyes on Fire.
Join a guided walking tour of four contemporary print exhibitions. Hear the curators and artists talk about the inspiration behind the work. Free entry.
PERFORMANCES: 2 May, 6pm – 8pm.
Auckland Old Folks Association.
See what happens when print meets performance, music and dance. Expect to be amazed. Free entry.
LIVE PRINTING: 2 - 3 May, 12pm– 4pm
Studio One Toi Tū & The Button Factory.
See a range of printmaking techniques in action, have a go, get inky! Free entry.
WORKSHOPS: 2 - 3 May, Various times.
Studio One Toi Tū.
Expand your creativity by joining one of our fun workshops.