Printopia Festival
1 – 3 May 2026
Studio One Toi Tū
Auckland Old Folks Association & The Button Factory
Eyes on Fire
Join us for Aotearoa’s annual three-day celebration of contemporary print culture and community!
Programme
Opening Night
1 May, 5pm – 7pm
Studio One Toi Tū
Join us for light refreshments, listen to our international keynote speaker and browse the galleries.
Catch the opening of the Toi Whakaata exhibition at Eyes on Fire from 6pm-8pm.
Free entry.
Print Fair
2 May, 12pm – 5pm
3 May, 12pm – 4pm
Auckland Old Folks Association & The Button Factory
Browse a diverse range of original, handmade prints by over 30 vendors from across the country.
Free entry.
Artist talks
1 May, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
2 May, 10am – 11:45am
3 May, 10am – 11:45am
Listen to engaging discussions by print artists, organisations and experts from Aotearoa and abroad.
Free entry.
EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERY TOURS
2 & 3 May, 12:30pm – 3pm
Join a guided walking tour of four contemporary print exhibitions. Hear the curators and artists talk about the inspiration behind the work.
Free entry.
PERFORMANCES
2 May, 6pm – 8pm.
See what happens when print meets performance, music and dance.
Expect to be amazed.
Free entry.
LIVE PRINTING
2 & 3 May, 12pm– 4pm
Studio One Toi Tū & The Button Factory
See a range of printmaking techniques in action, have a go, get inky !
Free entry.
WORKSHOPS
2 & 3 May, various times
Studio One Toi Tū
Expand your creativity by joining one of our fun workshops.
Get tickets at Eventfinda.co.nz
Accommodation
Wondering where to stay? As a festival partner, Abstract Hotel is offering our visitors
a 15% discount on their best available rates. Simply enter the promo code “PRINTOPIA” for stay dates from 1 May to 5 May 2026.
Abstract Hotel is a brand new hotel located at 8 Upper Queen Street, just a 10 minute walk from the festival along the vibrant Karangahape precinct.
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