Brisbane Illustration Fair, John Reid Pavilion, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane (2026)

20/06/2026

4 weeks to go!!!!

Mark your calendar, save the date, tag your friends and let's get excited for BIF Weekend on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July!!!

It's going to be a super fun weekend with full of illustration, zines, comics, prints, stickers and more from 180+ artists over the 2 days! Get creative in our FREE creative zone, shop BIF merch and meet the artists! This is not an event to be missed!!! $2 ENTRY with kids under 12 FREE 🥳🥳🥳

🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by

19/06/2026

We are thrilled to introduce the following artists that are joining the Brisbane Illustration Fair July 2026! Check out their bios below & give them a follow!
shop : Always Friends © is a micro studio & store based in Sydney [1] Creating unique design objects [2] Publishing art books and zines [3] Commissioning work by unique artists [4] Designing and directing interesting events for creatives [5] Working on concept-driven client projects and collaborations.

: I'm Dauber, an illustrator and animator with a love for insane and poppy graphic art! I'm constantly building upon my art with the goal of someday using my skills to create great and impactful stories.

: Toyah Robinson picked up illustration again in mid 2025 as a way to decompress from oil painting and explore a 'less serious' side of her practice, hence . Combining references from the internet, pop culture, funny titbits from friends and imagery from everyday life, these illustrations create an ongoing body of work that looks, feels, and is, wholly different. However, because they explore similar themes to her oil paintings they will always be inherently connected.

: Clare is an artist and designer based in Brisbane. Her work focuses on plants, animals and little guys. She cannot resist the urge to put little faces on everything she draws.

🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by
🥳 Sponsored by &

19/06/2026

We are thrilled to introduce the following artists that are joining the Brisbane Illustration Fair July 2026! Check out their bios below & give them a follow!

: I'm Em. I'm a bris based tattoo artist, muralist and art nerd. I'm heavily inspired by film and tv. Many of my greatest influences are cartoons from my childhood, 80’s/90’s films, and music. I also draw inspiration from comedy, satire and literature. I love to work with bright colours, using a range of media to create prints, stickers, tees and hand-painted original pieces.

: I’m a Brisbane-based paper artist crafting playful, candy-coloured worlds shaped by childhood memories, my cat and three guinea pigs. I aim to reimagine the world through a child’s eyes, holding the belief that every adult carries an eternal childhood, bringing warmth, playfulness, and gentle nostalgia into each piece.

: Alex is a Brisbane-based multi-disciplinary artist and musician specialising in imaginative realism illustration. Working primarily digitally and in oils, but branching recently into inks and watercolour; Alex’s creative work is inspired by the ways music and art evoke narrative

: I'm a QLD based artist who spends 90% of my time doodling and sketching new ideas. My fanwork is inspired by a love of media, and my personal work is largely informed by my study of land conservation, and passion for nature and the environment.

🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by
🥳 Sponsored by &

18/06/2026

We are thrilled to introduce the following artists that are joining the Brisbane Illustration Fair July 2026! Check out their bios below & give them a follow!
lamburd: Ems work brings attention to critical environmental and social issues, both natural and human-made elevating often overlooked or undervalued subjects. Through a process of personal research and creative exploration, Em uses her artistic voice to foster meaningful conversations and inspire reflection among her audience.

: Sariah is a Meeanjin-local artist of mixed heritage, with Southeast Asian roots. Sariah specialises in stylised and semi-realistic digital illustration. She has recently leant her works towards warm and colourful illustrations to brighten and uplift the everyday day. Influences of things that spark joy include cats, plants, food, and her time living in Japan.
au: Lucky Tears is an independent Aussie arty duo, crafting art and apparel that reflect the dark and light in all of us. We’re here to make things that make you feel lucky and things that hold you in your teary moments. All in small batches, all schemed by us.

: My name is Trice, and I am a self taught watercolour artist. I draw inspiration from the beautiful flora and fauna around australia. I love the slow process of creating pieces through traditional means. It is one of the reasons I started book binding.

🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by
🥳 Sponsored by &

17/06/2026

We are so excited that the July fair is creeping closer and closer however its time to mark your calendars for applications to open for the 3rd and final fair of 2026 in October 👻🎃👀 Set your reminder for Applications to open on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 11am AEST!

Applications close: (Estimated) Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 11am AEST or if we have received 300+ applications.

Save the date:
🥳Brisbane Illustration Fair
🗓Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2026
📍Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills

FAQs:
Do you have any questions about thefair in October or the application process? Check out our FAQ page on our website for more information.
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Our most common question is how do I apply?

Here's how to apply:

1️⃣ Follow the link in our bio to the application form (on 24th June @ 11 am)
2️⃣ Fill out the application form with your details

Applications open Wednesday 24th June @11 am AEST

17/06/2026

We are thrilled to introduce the following artists that are joining the Brisbane Illustration Fair July 2026! Check out their bios below & give them a follow!
makes: Hi, I'm Mikyla! An artist and illustrator living on the sunny gold coast. I love to find joy in the little things and my mission is to inject as much colour and whimsy into the world as I possibly can through my painting and illustrations.
embroidery: RODEO Embroidery brings a sense of tender nostalgia into your heart through vintage-inspired designs, charming cross stitch, and warm fibre art. With stickers, stationery goods and other handmade treasures, you'll never feel alone with Kaleb's adorable creations by your side.

: Hi! My name is Chloe. I do art as a hobby and enjoy drawing things from shows, movies, games, and other things I enjoy. I also make personal works that I like to share with others.

: I specialise Kawaii(cute) Japanese Pop Art Illustration and share my Japanese culture through art. I also get inspired by Australian nature and create intricate botanical / wildlife graphite art illustrations.

🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by
🥳 Sponsored by &

16/06/2026

We are thrilled to introduce the following artists that are joining the Brisbane Illustration Fair July 2026! Check out their bios below & give them a follow!
arts:Georgias.arts is a multidisciplinary artist who is known for her whimsical depictions of the world. She creates vibrant, narrative-driven works, often incorporating playful characters and dreamlike landscapes. She embraces silliness and absurdity whenever she creates! Georgias.arts will be selling cute stickers, original illustrations, art prints and more!

: I'm Cassie Evans, an illustrator & artist living in Brisbane, Australia. I have been freelancing and selling prints since 2009 under the alias, Cadva. My art reflects my desire to escape reality and to see the magic and mystery of the universe and the world around us.
planet: Growing up on The Far Side of humor, I was devastated when Gary Larsen retired. So I thought I'd try to carry on a comic in the same vain, only with a little more sarcasm.

: Fiona “Fizzy” Yuen is an illustrator and zine maker creating hand drawn little worlds filled with gentle humour and everyday magic. Inspired by nature, emotions, and quiet moments, her work invites people to slow down, smile, and find comfort in the ordinary through whimsical storytelling and thoughtful, one of a kind illustrations.

🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by
🥳 Sponsored by &

15/06/2026

We are thrilled to introduce the following artists that are joining the Brisbane Illustration Fair July 2026! Check out their bios below & give them a follow!

: Reality check is an artist owned illustration brand based, designed and produced in Brisbane, Queensland. We make designs to encourage everyone's inner whimsy and authenticity! With cute and wacky illustrations, we hope to make a world a more fun and open place to be alive.
hand.co: My name is Han (they/them), i’m the odd ball behind ODD HAND CO. ODD HAND CO. started in December 2024, with a silly idea to turn people into bugs. Since then it’s grown to a bunch of different types of portraits as well as the ODD HAND SHOP. I’m based in Meanjin (Brisbane) and i’m proud to be a trans artist. I'm inspired by the video games, cartoons, movies and music I grew up sharing with my Dad (and he had weird, iconic taste).

: Hi there, I’m Chris, just another Brisbane-based 'failed-Mexican-Wrestler' turned arts/illustration-guy. Nice to meet you! I’ve been at this regularly since about 2016 and full-time since mid 2023. Weird and wonderful, strange and self-indulgent pretty pictures are my jam. I specialise in 'low-brow', culty & B-Grade subject matter - frequently of the masked Mexican Wrestling 'Lucha Libre' variety. A bit rough-around-the-edges, bright, bold, funky, very hand-generated and always very ‘Chris’.
hayes: My art is heavily inspired by early 2000's cartoons and rubber hose style with a colour palette that works for me as a colour deficient person. I love making whimsical, creepy cartoony things even outside of illustration.

🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by
🥳 Sponsored by &

14/06/2026

Mark your calendar, the Brisbane Illustration Fair is landing on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July, and we can’t wait to see you there! Discover 180+ local and national artists and illustrators over two days!

🎨180+ illustrators
🖌️ Free creative zone
🛍️ Illustration, zines, comics, prints, stickers and more!
🎶 Community vibes, inspiration, and all the good feels!

Whether you're a long-time art lover or just illustration-curious, this fair is for everyone. Come support local talent, get creative, and immerse yourself in Brisbane’s vibrant illustration scene.

🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by
🥳 Sponsored by &

13/06/2026

We truly appreciate each and every one of our sponsors. We want to take this opportunity to give a big THANK YOU to for sponsoring the July Brisbane Illustration Fair and supporting our artists! 💚💚💚

Bar Gusto is located on the corner of Gregory Terrace and King Street in the Valley - just 1 minute walk from John Reid Pavilion. Relax on the deck under the fig and enjoy authentic Italian pizza and pasta. Open from 12pm-late | Tues-Sat.

Head to to see the lunch and dinner menus and to make a booking.

Thank you , we are so grateful for your support.

🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by
🥳 Sponsored by &

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