The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is marking a major milestone in 2026, as the event enters its 20th year.

Held on Larrakia Country at the Darwin Convention Centre from August 6–9, this year’s program will bring together more than 75 First Nations Art Centres and works by over 1500 artists from some of the country’s most remote communities.

Since launching with just 16 Art Centres in 2007, DAAF has grown into Australia’s largest national Indigenous Art Fair that still maintains its community-first ethos.

The Fair takes no commission on sales, which means 100 per cent of proceeds go directly to participating Art Centres, artists and their communities. Last year alone, sales reached over $5 million.

Visitors can meet artists in person, hear the stories behind their work, and browse a huge collection of contemporary paintings, textiles, sculptures, ceramics, jewellery and more all under one roof.

As part of the immersive celebration of culture, there’ll also be artist-led workshops, performances, artist talks, masterclasses, and children’s activities across the three days.

The event is also part of a wider program presented by the DAAF Foundation. Highlights for the ticketed events include the Country to Couture runway shows on August 2–3, the National Indigenous Fashion Awards on August 5, and the DAAF Opening Ceremony on August 6.

And even those unable to make it to Darwin can shop the Fair’s online marketplace to find a special piece worth adding to their collection!

Ethically shop First Nations art at the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF), in Darwin and online, 7-9 August 2026. Register here.