

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
Learn something new and be inspired with a fantastic line-up of FREE Seminars every day!
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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
See what’s waiting at the fair! Visit your favourite retailers and discover something new.
Shop your favourites

Yarn & Thread Market
Meet the makers and discover hand-dyed yarns, fibres and unique supplies.
Take time out

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

Lucky Door Prize
General
Admission
$26
Perfect for a single day visit.
- 1 day entry
- Quilt show access
- Feature area access
Multi-Day Admission
$44
Visit all four days of the fair.
- 4 day unlimited entry
- Quilt show access
- Feature area access
Concession Admission
$22
Available to eligible concession card holders.
- 1 day entry
- Quilt show access
- Feature area access
Creative VIP Experience
$102
The ultimate crafting weekend.
- 4 day unlimited entry
- Quilt show access
- Feature area access
- VIP merch bundle
- High tea voucher
*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
Multi-Day Admission
$50
Visit all four days of the fair.
- 4 day unlimited entry
- Quilt show access
- Feature area access
Concession Admission
$24
Available to eligible concession card holders.
- 1 day entry
- Quilt show access
- Feature area access
Creative VIP Experience
$113
The ultimate crafting weekend.
- 4 day unlimited entry
- Quilt show access
- Feature area access
- VIP merch bundle
- High tea voucher
Bring a friend for FREE!
Group Tickets
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
10am – 4pm
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.