AAADA Antiques and Art Fair

The elegant Great Hall at the University of Sydney offers a stunning backdrop for the display and sale of some of the finest antiques and artworks in the country.

The AAADA Antiques & Art Fair Sydney has been a highlight of the Australian arts calendar for over 20 years. It brings together Australia’s leading antique dealers, showcasing an extensive range of fine antiques and art. The fair is a must-see event for anyone interested in interior design, history, and art. 

This is the only antiques & art fair in Sydney that is backed by the AAADA Code of Practice. So you can buy with confidence. 

Venue:

• The Great Hall University of Sydney Science Road Camperdown NSW 2050

• Disability access

• Cafe open

Getting here:

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University of Sydney – getting to campus

Hours:

• Thursday 31 August (opening preview): 4pm-8pm A preview of the fair including drinks & light refreshments

• Friday 1 September: 10am-6pm

• Saturday 2 September: 10am-6pm

• Sunday 3 September: 10am-4pm

Tickets:

• Opening Preview (31 August) Includes drinks & light refreshments: $40 online / $50 at the door

• General Admission (1-3 September): $20

• Concession (1-3 September): $15

• Children under 16: Free

Tickets available online or at the door

Although tickets are allocated to a particular date, they are valid for any general admission day (1-3 September).

Return entry tickets available.

Opening preview:

Browse the fair, while enjoying light refreshments and wines from Scotchmans Hill.

This exclusive event gives you the opportunity to be the first to view or buy the finest works of art, antiques, design and jewellery; from antiquity to contemporary. This special evening is a highlight of the 2023 AAADA Antiques & Art Fair Sydney.

Tours:

Join one of our knowledgeable exhibitors on a fascinating free tour of the fair, looking at the most interesting pieces. These tours will run daily and involve walking around the fair in a casual atmosphere, where you can ask questions and learn new things. 

John Hawkins was born and educated in England, after graduating from Sandhurst, he was commissioned into the Middlesex Regiment in 1962. Resigning his commission, he emigrated to Australia in 1967.

Mark Howard is an experienced and passionate antique dealer, a former WA President of the AAADA, and an approved valuer for the Commonwealth Government’s Cultural Gifts Program. 

• Friday 1 September: 11am & 2pm

• Saturday 2 September: 11am & 2pm

• Sunday 3 September: 11am & 2pm

APPRAISALS

Come to the front desk with your item or a photo and we’ll match you with the right expert for your appraisal, taking you over to their stand to talk about your item and its history.

• Friday 1 September: 3-4 pm

• Saturday 2 September: 3-4 pm

• Sunday 3 September: 1-2 pm