Best Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Trade Shows in Australia
11 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 11 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Australia with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 1,575 exhibitors, led by Sydney Royal Easter Show (an estimated 400 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (Door 1, Clarendon St end), Adelaide Showgrounds and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (Plaza Terrace Room). Events run across 4 regions including New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.
What counts as a Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade show: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows cover fine and contemporary art, sculpture, performing arts, music and instruments, photography, museums and libraries, books, antiques, stamp and coin collecting, handicrafts, model-making and sewing.
Top Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Australia
Sydney Royal Easter Show
19–30 Mar 2027~400 exhibitorsFashion & Jewellery
31 Jul – 4 Aug 2027352 exhibitorsAustralian International Furniture Fair
15–17 Jul 2027~200 exhibitorsTHE EDUCATION SHOW
27–28 May 2027136 exhibitorsIntegrate Expo 2027
25–27 Aug 2027~131 exhibitorsAQC 2026
15–18 Apr 2027~68 exhibitorsThe Big Design Market
4–6 Dec 202659 exhibitorsInked Expo 2026
27–29 Mar 2027~38 exhibitorsUX Australia 2026
27–28 Aug 2027~20 exhibitorsNineteenth International Conference on the Inclusive Museum
22–24 Sep 2027
Upcoming Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Australia
Fashion & JewelleryNational31 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU31 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU352Fact
THE EDUCATION SHOWRegional27 May 2027South Brisbane, AU27 May 2027South Brisbane, AU136Fact
Sydney Royal Easter ShowInternational19 Mar 2027Sydney, AU19 Mar 2027Sydney, AU400Estimate
Australian International Furniture FairInternational15 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU15 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU200Estimate
The Big Design MarketRegional4 Dec 2026Sydney, AU4 Dec 2026Sydney, AU59Fact
Integrate Expo 2027Regional25 Aug 2027Sydney, AU25 Aug 2027Sydney, AU131Estimate
Inked Expo 2026Small27 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU27 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU38Estimate
AQC 2026Regional15 Apr 2027Melbourne, AU15 Apr 2027Melbourne, AU68Estimate
UX Australia 2026Small27 Aug 2027Sydney, AU27 Aug 2027Sydney, AU20Estimate
Nineteenth International Conference on the Inclusive MuseumInternational22 Sep 2027Sydney, AU22 Sep 2027Sydney, AU
Oz Comic-Con6 Dec 2026Millicent, AU6 Dec 2026Millicent, AU
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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