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 country’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 Printopia 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.