Craft & Quilt Fair Australia - Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Connect. Learn. Create.
Melbourne

September 9-12, 2026
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm

The Craft & Quilt Fair brings Australia’s creative community together to celebrate the joy of making. Discover inspiring ideas, learn new skills, explore beautiful craftsmanship and shop the latest tools and materials.

Learn new skills

Make & Takes

Learn a new skill and take your work home with you in the daily Make & Take sessions!

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Seminars

Seminars

Learn something new and be inspired with a fantastic line-up of FREE Seminars every day!

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Free Exhibitor Demonstrations

Free Exhibitor Demos

See creativity in action with live, FREE demonstrations happening at exhibitor stands each day!

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Studio Workshops

Learn something new in one-off sessions with invited tutors. Pre-booking essential!

Be inspired by the best

Guest Artist

Natalie Jayne Art joins us this year! Get creative and book one of her workshops.

Be inspired by the best

Victorian Quilters Showcase

Celebrate Victoria’s quilting talent and discover this year’s winning and finalist quilts.

Be inspired by the best

Australian Quilt Show

Discover the talent of our local quilters and explore this year’s stunning winners and finalists.

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AQC Challenge

See the AQC Challenge finalist quilts and discover their unique take on ‘Connections’.

More to enjoy

Shopping Show Specials

Shopping & Show Specials

See what’s waiting at the fair! Visit your favourite retailers and discover something new.

Shop your favourites

Exhibitor Highlights

Yarn & Thread Market

Meet the makers and discover hand-dyed yarns, fibres and unique supplies.

Take time out

Knit Lounge

Knitters Lounge

Relax in the Knitters Lounge, share ideas, learn new techniques and create together.

Shop your favourites

Lucky Door Prize

Every ticket automatically goes into the draw to win our Lucky Door Prize valued at $2,670.
Early Bird

General
Admission

$26

Perfect for a single day visit.


  • 1 day entry
  • Quilt show access
  • Feature area access
Buy Tickets
Early Bird

Multi-Day Admission

$44

Visit all four days of the fair.


  • 4 day unlimited entry
  • Quilt show access
  • Feature area access
Buy Tickets
Early Bird

Concession Admission

$22

Available to eligible concession card holders.


  • 1 day entry
  • Quilt show access
  • Feature area access
Buy Tickets
Early Bird

Creative VIP Experience

$102

The ultimate crafting weekend.


  • 4 day unlimited entry
  • Quilt show access
  • Feature area access
  • VIP merch bundle
  • High tea voucher
Buy Tickets

*Early Bird prices end August 12, 2026

General
Admission

$28

Perfect for a single day visit.


  • 1 day entry
  • Quilt show access
  • Feature area access
Buy Tickets

Multi-Day Admission

$50

Visit all four days of the fair.


  • 4 day unlimited entry
  • Quilt show access
  • Feature area access
Buy Tickets

Concession Admission

$24

Available to eligible concession card holders.


  • 1 day entry
  • Quilt show access
  • Feature area access
Buy Tickets

Creative VIP Experience

$113

The ultimate crafting weekend.


  • 4 day unlimited entry
  • Quilt show access
  • Feature area access
  • VIP merch bundle
  • High tea voucher
Buy Tickets

Bring a friend for FREE!

Do you have a friend who is 30 years or younger who would like to visit the Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair?
Purchase your Adult (1-Day) or Concession ticket and click “I would like to book an Under 30’s Ticket”. Fill in their details and redeem their free ticket at the Craft & Quilt Fair Help Desk.
*Photo ID of the Under 30's guest is required for collection.

Group Tickets

Planning a group visit? Special Group Ticket rates make it even easier to experience the Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair together.
Whether you're a quilting guild, sewing group, craft club or simply gathering friends, our Group Tickets offer a great way to experience everything the Fair has to offer while saving on admission.

Book a group of 10 for $22 per ticket.

“There’s such a great mix of stalls to explore, and I loved
the artists workshops as they were so informative and we
were able to get some new hands on quilting skills.”
Sue, Drummoyne

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FAQ

People of all ages who love craft or want to learn more about crafting are welcome!

  • Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair is held at ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
  • Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair is held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf.
  • Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair is held at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank

You can purchase tickets to the Craft & Quilt Fairs online via our website or at the event.

Tickets are available at the door unless the event sells out prior. To ensure you don’t miss out, pre-purchase your tickets today!

Please send through the information you used to make your purchase (email address, name, contact number) through to [email protected] and we can look up and resend your ticket. If you are unable to find your ticket prior to attending the show, we can lookup and re-issue your ticket onsite.

To upgrade your ticket please see staff at the help desk when you arrive at the show, they will be able to assist you in paying the difference and upgrading your ticket to a higher level. Please note – a partial refund will NOT be provided if you wish to downgrade to a lower value ticket.

All event tickets and workshop bookings are non-refundable.

If you’re no longer able to attend, tickets are non-refundable—but you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else to attend in your place.

Yes. Children under 12 are free. Children 12-18 must be ticketed.

2 adults (18 years+) & 2 children (12 years – 18 years).

Sorry. The Craft & Quilt Fairs do not provide child care / creche services. Children under 13 must remain with their parent/guardian at all times.

Workshops – Yes, you’ll need to book a spot in your chosen workshop through the Craft & Quilt Fair website for the location you’re attending. If there’s still space available, you may also be able to book at the Help Desk on the day. However, as most workshops fill up quickly online, we strongly recommend securing your place in advance.

Please note that workshop bookings do not include entry to the event—entry tickets must be purchased separately.

Make & Takes – Please book when you arrive at the fair with the stand that is hosting that Make & Take. Please find more information on your cities Make & Take webpage.

Seminars – No booking’s required! Simply take a seat at the seminar space.

Only for the below tickets, all general and family tickets do not require ID

  • Under 30s free ticket, the under 30s person must bring ID
  • Senior or concession card holders

You are welcome to bring your QR code printed or on your device. We are able to scan your ticket directly from your phone or tablet. Please ensure your device is charged and that you have access to your confirmation email with your QR code.

Having issues locating your confirmation email? Please contact us prior to the event or see our team the Help Desk at the event.

All Craft & Quilt Fairs accept companion cards. Companion card holders must purchase their own ticket. When entering the event, please present your companion card to security and the companion may enter along side the ticket holder.

Yes! We have a cloaking room located in the information booth at each event. The cost of cloaking items is $2 for small items and $5 for large items.

No. Carts, luggage on wheels, and empty strollers will NOT be allowed during show hours. Exhibitors needing such items for legitimate business purposes will be allowed access at the opening and closing of business each day. This is a safety issue and no exceptions will be made

We attract local, national and international press to each Expertise event. In purchasing your ticket and in consideration for being admitted to the event, the holder consents to being recorded (by audio, visual and/or other means) for exhibition and exploitation by any means in all media now known or hereafter devised worldwide in perpetuity.

Holder also hereby: (1) releases Expertise Events from any liability for loss or damage to persons or property, infringement of any right or any other claim or course of action of any kind; (2) authorizes and permits Expertise Events and its designees which include but are not limited to all sponsors, exhibitors and contractors to use and authorize the use of his/her name, voice, likeness and all reproductions thereof by any means and in all media now and hereafter know for all purposes worldwide in perpetuity; and (3) agrees to comply with all rules and regulations of the event. Holder agrees not to make any recordings of any kind at designated activities without the express written permission of Expertise Events. We reserve the right to deny entry or remove from the event facilities any person who in our sole and absolute discretion is behaving or threatening to behave in a manner which we reasonably consider to be disruptive of the event.

If you have pets, please leave them at home. Our convention centres do not allow animals – except for service animals – into the buildings.

Yes, simply get a stamp at the door and you will be able to re-enter later that same day.