What’s on | Hamburg

No fair would be complete without festivities! On Thursday 5 November we will be open until 10pm with our Late View. Come along to enjoy a glass of wine, listen to the beats of DJ Levente and relax while browsing this year’s exhibition. This is the best time to visit the fair if you want to avoid prams and the weekend rush.

And there’s more in store this year: Gatsby Gin will be running its very own Gatsby Gin Bar on site, so you can sip your way through the evening. Distilled right here in Hamburg, this gin seamlessly blends with the world of Champagne — the perfect companion for a glass of bubbly while you browse the art.

As an extra special this year, you have the chance to discover 15 different sculptures at our Sculpture Area. The presentation brings together a wide range of contemporary artworks, creating a dialogue between materiality, form, and context – offering a moment of pause and perspective within the vibrant energy of the fair.

Participating galleries will be announced soon!

This year we will welcome visitors with an immersive, site-specific installation by Berlin-based artist Christian KERA Hinz, presented by Uhlig Gallery, located directly in front of the main entrance. Known for his geometric and abstract visual language, KERA works at the intersection of painting, architecture, and spatial perception.

For Pool Painting, the artist transforms a large-scale painted surface into a shallow water basin, inviting viewers to experience colour, form, reflection and movement in an unexpected way. As the painted composition meets the water’s surface, straight lines begin to shift, refract and ripple — creating a calm yet dynamic moment of perception and participation.

We can’t wait to welcome you to step into this shared experience right at the entrance of the fair!

This project is supported by URBAN NATION, an initiative of Stiftung Berliner Leben.

The annual Emerging Artists exhibition at Affordable Art Fair has given a curated platform to new talents who haven’t been represented by a gallery at the time. Looking back at the last 13 years of this exhibition series at the Fair in Hamburg, the visibility generated by the Emerging Artist exhibitions has been integral in supporting and pushing artist’s careers within the difficult starting conditions of the art world.

The ‘Emerging Artists 2026’ exhibition, titled ‘Common Grounds’, will be curated by Fair Manager Hannah Weber-Heidenfels, showing the conceptual works of three artists which have their artistic focus in Hamburg: Jianan Ning, Julia Nordholz, Lulu MacDonald.

Read on here to get to know more about the upcoming exhibition.

Don’t miss our curated wall with artworks all priced under 1000€, showing artworks from different galleries which are offering a wide range of affordable art. A perfect stop-by for everyone who is looking for their first hunt or an addition to their established collection.

Have a rest at our Lounge Area and discuss with your friends and families your recent spotted artworks before you head back in the busy atmosphere of the fair.

As always, we’ll offer a wrapping and packing service by Wall to Wall Art Solutions for all artworks purchased at the Hamburg Fair, ensuring that our collectors are able to take their newly acquired works home safely. The wrapping station is located directly near the wardrobe and will be open throughout the fair. If you can’t take your artwork home straight away, no worries, Wall to Wall Art Solutions also provides a delivery service at a cost.

Don’t miss the wide variety of food and drinks which is offered by our partner Käfer Catering at our restaurant area each year at the fair. From warm and cold dishes to snacks and deserts, there will for sure be something to find for every taste.