TRAVEL AND PARKING
How to Travel to the Fair?
We invite all our visitors to embrace our sustainability initiative by using public transport to attend. By opting for buses, trains, or bicycles, you help reduce traffic congestion and lower your carbon footprint. It’s also a wonderful way to experience the city’s atmosphere on your way to the event!
Public Transportation:
Our venue can be reached by train, bus, and bike.
Nearby trains include the Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley Station followed by a short walk to the venue.
There is a bus stop on St. Paul’s Terrace near King Street. Various other public buses are available to the RBWH Station, which is a 600m walk to the venue.
Numerous bike racks are located on King Street.
For further information phone TransLink on 13 12 30, or visit www.translink.com.au
Will Exhibition Station be open for Affordable Art Fair 2025?
Exhibition station is undergoing some final approved works to ensure the station is safe and ready for use. Please keep checking the Translink website – www.translink.com.au for service information that will be available closer to the event.
Taxis/UBER:
13 Cabs – 13 2227
Uber is available around the RNA Brisbane Showgrounds.
Parking:
There are a number of carparks located within the Brisbane Showgrounds area where guests can park their vehicle during the event.
- The Pavilion carpark accessible via Gate 5, 53 O’Connell Terrace
- Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC) car park accessible via 600 Gregory Terrace.
- King Street carpark accessible via Machinery Street.
- Rydges carpark accessible via Carriage Street.
Pricing and more details are available on the Brisbane Showgrounds website.
Venue access can be found on the corner of Gregory Terrace and Costin Street in Bowen Hills.
ACCESSIBILITY
Do Disability Carers need a specific ticket type?
Disability carers do not require a separate ticket from the attendee. Please let our staff at the ticket desk or entrance know that you are a companion or carer and you will be escorted through the entrance.
Accessible Parking
The Royal ICCC Car Park is opposite the Exhibition Building Gregory Terrace and has two disability bays.
The Pavilion Car Park is accessible via Gate 5 off O’Connell Terrace, an approximate 10 minute walk from the Exhibition Building, with eight disability bays. For more info and day rates check the Brisbane Showgrounds website here.
King Street Parking and the RNA manage the parking facilities near the venue. Please contact these providers directly regarding any parking enquiries.
Is Affordable Art Fair fully accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Yes, Affordable Art Fair Brisbane is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The RNA Exhibition Building accommodates wheelchair access.
If you have more specific accessibility queries, please do get in contact with us at [email protected]
FAMILY
Do children under 16 need a ticket?
No, children 16 and younger can visit the fair for free! Simply register a complimentary children’s pass during checkout in our ticket shop.
What activities can my family do at the fair?
We want to inspire the next generation of art lovers and have a range of family fun available for all ages. Free faceprinting, colouring sheets, artist murals, live-painting demonstrations, installations and more await for you and your loved-ones at the fair.
What ammenities are available for breastfeeding parents?
We have breastfeeding rooms for parents to use during their visit conveniently located near our Children’s Art Studio, a hub for families at the fair.
THE FAIR EXPERIENCE
Are dogs allowed at the fair?
No. While we love our furry friends, pets are not allowed at the fair.
Can I buy art during the VIP preview?
Yes! We pride ourselves on the dynamic feel of our fair, with visitors able to buy art straight off the wall and take it home.
Planning a visit later in the week? Not to worry – fresh art is rotated in our gallery stands, meaning there is plenty of art to fall in love with all fair long.
Does the fair offer a free on-site wrapping service for purchased artworks?
Yes, we will be offering a free on-site wrapping service for all your purchased artworks so you can take it home and enjoy straight away.
Is there catering at the fair? Can I have lunch or dinner at the fair?
Yes, absolutely. We have food and beverage on-site, with lots of delicious options, so you can refresh and refuel at the fair.
I saw a piece of art / an artist I liked at the fair, how can I find out who it / they were?
Fantastic! Please send us an email and send us as much detail as you can – if possible, describe the artwork colour, size, style (abstract, still life etc.), medium (painting, photograph, sculpture etc.), gallery name or the approximate location of the gallery. If you have a photo of the artwork please attach it to the email as this will speed up the process.
Will I be photographed or filmed during my visit?
Photography or filming takes place at all Affordable Art Fair events. It is common practice and helps us to inspire future visitors to discover the joy of collecting art. For more information on our Photography and Filming policy, click here.
TICKETS
What are the opening hours?
VIP Preview (by invitation only)
Thursday 8 May: 12pm – 5pm
Public Opening Hours
Opening Night: Thursday 8 May: 5pm – 9pm
Friday 9 May: 10am – 8pm
Saturday 10 May: 10am – 5pm
Sunday 11 May: 10am – 5pm
I have an Opening Night ticket; can I attend the VIP Preview?
Opening Night tickets do not grant attendance to the VIP Preview. Opening Night tickets are four-day passes, with entry starting at 5pm on 8 May for Opening Night celebrations.
Is my ticket refundable?
No, unfortunately tickets to the fair are not refundable.
How can I retrieve lost tickets for Affordable Art Fair?
You will now need to download the free Eventbrite app to access your fair tickets. Log in using the email address you used when registering and select the ticket icon at the bottom of the screen to view your tickets. Please have the QR code ready for scanning on arrival as this will ensure your entry into the fair is as seamless as possible.
Should you have any difficulties, please contact Eventbrite Customer Support.