Twelve years on, Liverpool’s most accessible art fair is bigger than ever

Liverpool Art Fair is back at the Royal Liver Building this summer, showcasing a record 245 local artists across six weeks of free entry, creative workshops, and the chance to own an original piece of art for as little as £25.

Now in its 12th year, the fair runs from 12th June to 26th July 2026, open seven days a week, 12–5pm, with free entry throughout. Since launching at Camp and Furnace in 2012, Liverpool Art Fair has welcomed almost 70,000 art lovers and showcased the work of over 2,700 artists, facts that reflect the enduring appetite for affordable, accessible art in the region.

This year’s fair brings together the largest group of exhibiting artists in the event’s history, selected from an open call open to artists living within a 35-mile radius of Liverpool. With works starting at just £25 and a substantial section dedicated to pieces under £250, the fair continues to make original art genuinely accessible to everyone, from first-time buyers to seasoned collectors.

The 2026 selection panel, charged with the task of choosing from hundreds of submissions, brings together four respected voices from across the arts: Joe Brooks, Executive Director of Audiences and Media at National Museums Liverpool; Sarah Lovell, Lead Officer for Culture at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; sculptor Faith Bebbington, who has worked from her Liverpool studio since 1993; and Angela Samata, arts professional and broadcaster.

Alongside the exhibition, Liverpool Art Fair will once again host a programme of creative workshops in partnership with Cass Art, giving visitors the chance to try their hand at a range of techniques throughout the summer, as well as free, informal talks from exhibiting artists every weekend. Full details and booking information will be available at liverpoolartfair.com. Visitors will also have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artist, who will be crowned “People’s Choice” and win a package of fantastic prizes.

Last year’s fair was the most successful in the event’s history, welcoming almost 10,000 visitors, with more than half of the exhibiting artists selling work, many for the first time.

“Twelve years in, and what strikes me most is how consistent the appetite for this event has been. We’ve grown, the artists have grown, and the audiences keep coming back and bringing new people with them. A record 245 artists this year feels like a real milestone, but what matters most is that someone will walk in off the street, fall in love with a piece of art, and take it home. That’s what this has always been about.”

Lucy Byrne, Managing Director of dot-art, the organisers of the event.

See liverpoolartfair.com for more information and to plan your visit.

Liverpool Art Fair 2026

Dates: 12th June – 26th July 2026

Location: Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, Liverpool

Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 12–5pm

Entry: FREE