PRINTOPIA Festival of Original Print 2026

‘Announcing our new location and programme for our 5th Edition next year. Follow us for updates and full event details. A big thank you to PCANZ who is sponsoring the

Print Fair 2026. Friday 1 May 5pm – 8pm

OPENING NIGHT - Studio One Toi Tū, Endemic World & Eyes on Fire.

Join us for light refreshments, listen to our international keynote speaker, Robynn Smith from Print Day in May, and catch the opening of two of our festival exhibitions.

Free.

Saturday 2 May 10am – 5pm & Sunday 3 May, 10am – 4pm

ARTIST TALKS – 10am – 11:45am, Studio One Toi Tū.

Listen to engaging discussions by print artists, organisations and experts from Aotearoa and abroad.

Free PRINT FAIR – 12pm – 5pm & Sun 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.

New event - EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERY TOURS - 12:30pm – 4pm. Studio One Toi Tū, Eyes on Fire & End emic World. Join a guided walking tour of five contemporary print exhibitions. Hear the curators and artists talk about the inspiration behind the work. Free.

LIVE PRINTING - 12pm– 4pm. Studio One Toi Tū & The Button Factory. See a range of printmaking techniques in action. Have a go, get inky! Free.

New event – PERFORMANCES - 6pm – 8pm. Auckland Old Folks Association. See what happens when print meets performance, music and dance. Expect to be amazed. Free.

WORKSHOPS – various times, Studio One Toi Tū. Expand your creativity by joining one of our fun workshops.