UK Print Fairs: 28 Events for Printmakers and Collectors

Event details checked: 20 October 2026.

A print fair is a chance to see work close up, ask how it was made and buy directly from artists, studios or specialist galleries. For printmakers, it can also be a place to meet peers, discover new approaches and find opportunities to show work.

This regional guide brings together 28 UK print fairs, festivals and related events across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Alongside specialist print fairs, it includes selling exhibitions, illustration fairs and artists’ book markets, with the format explained for each. There are official event or venue links and social accounts throughout, including clearly labelled organiser accounts where appropriate.

These events matter to us at Hickman Design. We have sponsored Derby Print Open and PrintEast, and attended PrintEast with a table. At Hull Print Fair, we are supporting Wyke Art Foundation’s college table with printmaking registration pins and tabs. You will find more about each below.

The calendar highlights dates still ahead at the time of checking. Other entries record a past edition so you can discover the event and follow its organiser for future announcements. Cardiff’s PRINTED Festival and Belfast’s Visual Arts Print Fair are marked as older events to watch. Confirm the latest date, venue, tickets and access information with the organiser before travelling.

Upcoming UK print fairs at a glance

Find print fairs by region

• North of England (7)
• Midlands (3)
• East of England (2)
• London and South East England (7)
• South West England (4)
• Scotland (2)
• Wales (2)
• Northern Ireland (1)

Looking for places to keep making between fairs? Our printmaking resources directory also includes studios, collectives, open-studio networks and learning resources.

North of England

1. Hull Print Fair

Where: Jubilee Church Hull, 62 King Edward Street, Hull HU1 3SQ
Format: Print fair and artist market
Dates: Upcoming: 31 October 2026.

Hull Print Fair brings independent artists and print buyers together at Jubilee Church in the city centre. The October 2026 listing promises an opportunity to browse prints, meet their makers and find work to take home, with free entry. It is also a chance to support emerging artists alongside established exhibitors.

At Hull Print Fair, Hickman Design is sponsoring Wyke Art Foundation’s table with printmaking registration pins and tabs. Our support is for the college table, helping students take part in the fair.

Event website and details | Wyke Art Foundation Instagram

2. Sheffield Print Fair

Where: Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP
Format: Print fair with demonstrations and a family workshop
Dates: Upcoming: 31 October 2026.

At Millennium Gallery, print shopping sits alongside a chance to see how the work is made. Sheffield Print Fair covers relief, intaglio, screen printing and other processes, with live demonstrations and a children’s print workshop in the 2026 programme. The combination gives visitors different ways into printmaking: through the finished image, a conversation with its maker or a practical activity.

Event website and details | Venue Instagram

3. Sunny Bank Mills Print Festival

Where: 1912 Mill, Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5UJ
Format: Print fair, workshops, exhibitions and open studios
Dates: Past edition: 7–8 March 2026.

The historic mill setting in Farsley gives this festival room to spread beyond trading tables. Its 2026 programme combined a print fair with bookmaking, zines, workshops, exhibitions and open studios. Screen prints, etchings, risograph and handmade books featured across the weekend. For visitors interested in both finished work and the places where artists make it, the open-studio element is a particular draw.

Event website and details | Organiser Instagram

4. Hot Bed Print Fair

Where: Hot Bed Press, The Casket Works, Cow Lane, Salford M5 4NB
Format: Studio print fair with activities and tours
Dates: Past edition: 27–28 June 2026.

Hot Bed Press opens its Salford workshop for a fair rooted in studio practice. Prints, posters, cards and zines formed part of the June 2026 selection, alongside live screen printing, activities and studio tours. Relief printing, etching, risograph, drypoint, collagraph and book arts all appeared in the programme. This is a good event to follow if you enjoy understanding the workshop processes behind the work on sale.

Event website and details | Organiser Instagram

5. York Printmakers Annual Print Fair

Where: The Chapel and Harriet Room, York Cemetery, Cemetery Road, York YO10 5AJ
Format: Printmakers’ group fair
Dates: Past edition: September 2026.

York Printmakers brings its members together in the Chapel and Harriet Room at York Cemetery. The setting offers a distinctive place to browse original hand-printed work and speak to the artists. The group’s techniques include linocut, collagraph, woodcut, screen printing, stencilling and etching, so a visit can introduce you to several ways of building an image from a block, plate or screen.

Event website and details | Organiser Instagram

6. Liverpool Print Fair

Where: Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Format: Independent print and illustration market
Dates: Past edition: 25–26 April 2026.

Liverpool Print Fair’s spring 2026 edition brought independent artists and designers to Bluecoat. Linocuts, etchings, screen prints and risograph sat alongside illustration and other printed work in a selected art market. That range is part of the appeal: visitors can discover different styles and formats in one place, while buying directly from the people behind the images.

Event website and details | Instagram

7. Printfest

Where: The Coro and the neighbouring Laurel and Hardy Museum, Ulverston, Cumbria
Format: Original-print exhibition and fair
Dates: Past fair: 2–3 May 2026. The organiser has opened applications for 2027; check its website for the next fair dates.

Printfest combines an exhibition and sale of original prints with artist awards and a wider programme supporting printmaking in the area. The Coro provides its Ulverston base, with the organiser also identifying the neighbouring Laurel and Hardy Museum as a festival venue. It brings established and emerging makers together, making it worth following both as a collector and as an artist considering future opportunities to exhibit.

Event website and details | Instagram

Midlands

8. Derby Print Open

Where: Banks Mill Studios, Chapel Street Arts Centre, The Smallprint Company and TUBO Gift Shop, Derby
Format: Open-call exhibition and print trail
Dates: Past edition: 1–30 June 2026.

Derby Print Open offers a month-long exhibition and print trail across the city. Organised by Green Door Printmaking Studio, its 2026 edition presented selected UK printmakers at Banks Mill Studios, Chapel Street Arts Centre, The Smallprint Company and TUBO Gift Shop. Visitors can discover artists’ work and buy exhibited prints while exploring several venues. It belongs in this guide as an exhibition and open-call opportunity rather than a table-based fair.

Hickman Design has sponsored Derby Print Open. Supporting an exhibition like this helps us stay connected with the artists and studios that make up the printmaking community.

Event website and details | Instagram

9. Print Fair Contemporary

Where: The Space and Studio 2, Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB
Format: Print, illustration and design fair
Dates: Past edition: 16–18 October 2026.

Nottingham Contemporary connects printmaking with illustration, zines, textiles and design through its gallery-hosted fair. The October 2026 edition occupied The Space and Studio 2, with work ranging from linocut and etching to screen printing, risograph, photography and digital print. Its broad selection suits visitors interested in how artists use printed images across publications, objects and work for the wall.

Event website and details | Organiser Instagram

10. CMYK Festival

Where: Hereford College of Arts, College Road Campus, Hereford
Format: Print and illustration festival with an art market
Dates: Past edition: 16 May 2026.

Comics, zines, illustration and printmaking meet at Hereford College of Arts for CMYK. The May 2026 programme combined an art market with exhibitions, talks and workshops, including risograph activities. The college setting and mix of established illustrators and emerging work make it particularly relevant to students, self-publishers and printmakers whose practice crosses into illustration.

Event website and details | Instagram

East of England

11. PrintEast Print Fair

Where: The Athenaeum, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds
Format: Artist-led print fair with demonstrations and workshops
Dates: Past edition: 10 October 2026.

PrintEast brings printmakers and buyers together at The Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds. Its artist-led format combines original prints with demonstrations and workshops, giving visitors a chance to discuss techniques as well as browse the work. Relief, intaglio and screen printing are among the processes represented. The organiser’s Instagram account still includes “2025” in its name; the linked account is the one promoted for the 2026 event.

We have sponsored PrintEast and attended with a table.

Event website and details | Instagram

12. Norwich Print Fair

Where: St Margaret’s Gallery, St Benedict’s Street, Norwich
Format: Original-print selling exhibition
Dates: The 2026 exhibition has finished. Follow the organiser for its next dates.

Norwich Print Fair presents original printmaking by artists from East Anglia at St Margaret’s Gallery. Its selling-exhibition format gives visitors space to look at hand-pulled and pressed work, while the organisers also describe Open Portfolio and Printmakers in Action activities. Artists considering taking part should look at the exhibition’s selection arrangements, which differ from simply booking a stall for a day.

Event website and details | Instagram

London and South East England

13. London Original Print Fair

Where: Somerset House, Strand, London
Format: Original-print fair with galleries, dealers, publishers and studios
Dates: Upcoming: 20–23 May 2027.

Galleries, specialist dealers, publishers and print studios bring a wide view of print history to London Original Print Fair. Historical work sits alongside contemporary editions, making this a place to compare artists, periods and approaches to collecting. Its Somerset House setting and gallery-led format distinguish it from an independent makers’ market. It is especially relevant if you want to understand how original prints are presented and sold through galleries and publishers.

Event website and details | Instagram

14. Imprint Art Fair

Where: RHS Lawrence Hall, Westminster, London SW1P 2QD
Format: Contemporary original-print fair with selected artists and galleries
Dates: Upcoming: 29 October–1 November 2026.

Imprint is the contemporary fair from the team behind Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair. The announced 2026 venue is RHS Lawrence Hall in Westminster, with gallery and publisher stands alongside a curated selection of independent artists. Talks and demonstrations add context to the prints on display. Artists take part through a selection process, so the organiser’s application information is the place to start when considering a future edition.

Event website and details | Instagram

15. The London Illustration Fair

Where: Unit 08, Copeland Park, Peckham
Format: Illustration, graphic-design and print fair
Dates: Upcoming: 21–22 November 2026.

Illustration, graphic design, zines and publishing give this artist-led fair a broader scope than a traditional fine-art print exhibition. Its marketplace includes table and stand formats, bringing different approaches to printed images together. The announced November 2026 venue is Unit 08 at Copeland Park in Peckham. Use that current listing when planning a visit, as older editions took place elsewhere.

Event website and details | Instagram

16. Lewes Ink Paper & Print Fair

Where: Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes BN7 2QS
Format: Print, illustration and small-press fair
Dates: Past edition: 2–3 May 2026.

Ink Paper + Print’s Lewes event gathers independent makers, illustrators and small publishers at the town hall. Graphic art, printed images and publications form part of a wider creative market. It is particularly relevant if your interests cross between printmaking, illustration and small-press publishing, or if you enjoy discovering work through conversations with the people who make it.

Event website and details | Organiser Instagram

17. Printworks Festival, Farnham Maltings

Where: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham
Format: Printmaking and illustration festival
Dates: Upcoming: 18 April 2027.

Printworks fills Farnham Maltings with printmaking and illustration, supported by workshops, demonstrations and opportunities to take part. The organiser lists processes including linocut, woodcut, screen printing, engraving, etching, lithography and collagraph. Illustration and reproductions also appear in the mix. That breadth makes it a festival for exploring printed work in several forms, with practical activities alongside the makers’ stands.

Event website and details | Organiser Instagram

18. Towner Print Fair

Where: Towner Eastbourne, Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JJ
Format: Gallery-hosted print fair
Dates: Past edition: 6–7 June 2026.

Towner brings printmakers into its Eastbourne gallery for a fair featuring local artists alongside visiting exhibitors. Browsing and conversations with makers take place within an established art-gallery setting, which can make it a natural addition to a gallery visit. The June 2026 edition was free to attend. Keep an eye on Towner’s programme for a future print fair, as its other seasonal markets are separate events.

Event website and details | Venue Instagram

19. Ink, Paper, Press

Where: The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
Format: Printmaking fair linked to an exhibition opening
Dates: Past event: 5 September 2026.

Ink, Paper, Press took place alongside the opening of the Society of Wood Engravers’ annual exhibition at The North Wall. The combination connected a printmaking fair with a focused exhibition, offering visitors two ways to explore the work. Follow the venue’s programme for any further edition; this listing records the September 2026 event rather than assuming it will return on the same date each year.

Event website and details | Venue Instagram

South West England

20. Spike Print Fair

Where: Spike Island, 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol
Format: Print fair with workshops, demonstrations and studio tours
Dates: Past edition: 25–26 July 2026, with a preview on 24 July.

Launched as part of Spike Island’s fiftieth-anniversary programme, Spike Print Fair brought artists, printmakers, illustrators and small presses into a shared marketplace. Original prints, publications and artist editions sat alongside workshops, demonstrations and studio tours. Its mix connected buying printed work with discovering the facilities and processes behind it. The first fair’s July 2026 dates are recorded here; a repeat edition should be checked with Spike Island.

Event website and details | Venue Instagram

21. On Paper Festival

Where: Bath Pavilion for the Grand Fair; workshop venues vary
Format: Paper, print and stationery festival
Dates: Past edition: 16–20 June 2026.

Founded by Meticulous Ink, On Paper brings printmaking into conversation with stationery, bookmaking and other paper crafts. The June 2026 festival paired workshops during the week with a Grand Fair at Bath Pavilion, live demonstrations and hands-on sessions. It is a broader paper-and-making event with plenty of interest for printmakers who also enjoy publications, lettering or the physical qualities of paper.

Event website and details | Instagram

22. Topsham Ink Paper & Print Fair

Where: Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham
Format: Illustration, print and small-press fair
Dates: Past edition: 18 October 2026.

Ink Paper + Print’s Topsham event brings printmakers, illustrators and small publishers to Matthews Hall, near Exeter. Linocut, risograph, screenprints, letterpress, artists’ books and illustrated goods appear in the organiser’s selection. The mix makes it a compact introduction to independent graphic arts in several forms. Follow the organiser for future dates, as the October 2026 edition has already taken place.

Event website and details | Organiser Instagram

23. Bristol Artist’s Book Event (BABE)

Where: UWE Fine Art studios at Spike Island, Bristol
Format: Artists’ book and small-press fair
Dates: Past edition: 26–27 June 2026.

BABE is especially relevant to printmakers working with folded structures, editions, letterpress, image sequences and self-publishing. The biennial event brings book artists and small presses together to show and sell their work, with international participants alongside UK exhibitors. Expect an emphasis on publications and book forms rather than framed prints. Ask exhibitors before handling delicate or one-off books so you can explore the work in the way they intend.

Event website and details | Organiser Instagram

Scotland

24. Glasgow Print Fair

Where: The Pyramid at Anderston, 759 Argyle Street, G3 8DS
Format: Print and independent-publishing fair
Dates: Upcoming: 24 October 2026.

Glasgow Print Fair brings independent artists and print studios together at The Pyramid at Anderston. Its October 2026 stallholder list spans illustration, screenprint, risograph and independent publishing, with a free introductory screenprinting workshop from Mobile Print Studio in the programme. It offers an opportunity to meet makers, discover small editions and compare different approaches to printed work in a single visit.

Event website and details | Instagram

25. Artists’ Bookmarket at Fruitmarket

Where: Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh
Format: Artists’ book and independent-publishing fair
Dates: Past edition: 14–15 February 2026.

Fruitmarket’s Artists’ Bookmarket connects book artists, art publishers, illustrators and designers. Stalls sit alongside a programme of talks, exhibitions and workshops, placing publications in a wider creative context. It is a related event for printmakers interested in editions and self-publishing, with the book itself at the centre of the fair. Follow Fruitmarket for announcements after the February 2026 edition.

Event website and details | Venue Instagram

Wales

26. Mid-Wales Print Fair

Where: Minerva Arts Centre, 2 High Street, SY18 6BY
Format: Specialist print fair
Dates: Past edition: 10 October 2026.

The Minerva Arts Centre in Llanidloes hosts this focused introduction to printmakers from Mid-Wales and further afield. Its third edition listed more than 20 makers using lithography, etching, lino, screenprint, monoprint and woodcut. For visitors, the range offers a chance to see contrasting processes side by side. The October 2026 fair is now past, so use the organiser’s channels to look for future announcements.

Event website and details | Instagram

27. PRINTED Festival

Where: Chapter Arts Centre, Canton
Format: Printmaking festival and artist market
Dates: Event to watch. Latest edition checked: 28–29 June 2025; a later fair date has not been confirmed for this guide.

PRINTED Festival combined a printmaker market with hands-on activities and showcases from the Welsh print community at Chapter Arts Centre. The June 2025 programme brought studios and artists together for a weekend of printing, browsing and conversation. This is an event to watch rather than a confirmed upcoming fair: the latest edition found on the official site during our check was in 2025.

Event website and details | Instagram

Northern Ireland

28. Belfast Visual Arts Print Fair

Where: St Comgall’s, Belfast (2024 edition)
Format: Print fair organised by Belfast Print Workshop
Dates: Event to watch. Latest edition checked: 23–24 March 2024; a later fair date has not been confirmed for this guide.

Belfast Print Workshop’s Visual Arts Print Fair brought studios together at St Comgall’s in March 2024. Original and limited-edition work covered lithography, etching, woodcut, screenprint and photographic processes. We have retained it as a Northern Ireland event to watch, with its older date clearly identified. Follow Belfast Print Workshop for news of any return before making travel plans.

Event website and details | Organiser Instagram

How to choose a print fair to visit

Start with the kind of work you want to see. An artist-led print fair is often a good place to discuss carving, inking and printing with the person who made the image. A gallery or dealer fair can offer a wider historical range and specialist knowledge about collecting. Book markets and illustration festivals are especially relevant if your interests include zines, risograph, letterpress or self-publishing.

Look through the current exhibitor list before booking travel. A familiar event name does not guarantee the same venue or format every year, and an old application page may stay online after a fair has finished. Use the event’s latest announcement to check opening hours, admission, step-free access and any workshops that need separate booking.

Buying original prints at a fair

Ask the maker or exhibitor about the process, paper and edition. Useful questions include whether the image is printed from a carved block, plate or screen; whether the print is part of a numbered edition; and whether the price includes a mount or frame. A digital reproduction and a hand-printed edition can both be enjoyable purchases, but understanding how each was produced helps you choose.

Check the size of the sheet as well as the image, particularly if you have a frame or wall space in mind. Ask how the work will be packed for the journey home, and keep the artist’s details with your purchase. If you want to understand the techniques before your visit, explore our printmaking guides.

How to find opportunities to exhibit

Follow the organiser’s website and social account well before the event. Application windows can close months ahead, and a visitor listing may remain live after exhibitors have already been selected. Check whether the opportunity is an open application, a juried exhibition, an invitation or a table booking, then choose events that suit your work and budget.

• Read the selection criteria. Some fairs focus on original printmaking; others welcome illustration, reproductions, books or a wider range of products.
• Check the display arrangements. Find out what space, tables, hanging facilities or furniture are included, and whether you need to provide your own.
• Work out the full cost. Consider the stand fee, any sales commission, travel, accommodation, packaging and the time needed to prepare and attend.
• Prepare a clear application. Use accurate photographs, a concise description of your processes and the sizes and prices requested by the organiser.
• Confirm practical requirements. Ask about setup, collection, payment arrangements and any conditions that apply to your stand or demonstration.

For student groups and collectives, agree who will staff the table, record sales and look after each artist’s work. A shared display benefits from clear labels and consistent information, even when the work comes from several makers. If you are working out prices, our art pricing calculator can help you think through costs and time before deciding your selling price.

What to take when selling your prints

Plan a display that makes the work easy to browse without crowding the table. Bring readable prices, information about your techniques and editions, suitable packaging, a way to take payment and a simple record of the work you have brought. Keep spare stock accessible, and have your website or social details available for visitors who want to follow your work after the fair.

Common questions about UK print fairs

Can beginners visit a print fair?

Yes. You do not need to be an established artist or collector to enjoy looking at prints and talking to exhibitors. Events with demonstrations or introductory workshops can be particularly helpful when you are exploring a technique for the first time. Check any age restrictions or booking requirements for practical sessions.

Are all the events in this guide annual?

No. Some have established annual or biennial formats, while others are tied to an exhibition or a particular programme. A past edition is included as a way to discover the organiser, rather than a promise that the event will return. The dates above identify the edition checked.

Where should I look for the latest dates and applications?

Start with the official event or venue link under each entry, then check the linked social account for announcements. Where the social link belongs to a venue, organiser or participating college, it is labelled accordingly. Follow current information rather than assuming that an archived event page has been updated for the next edition.