Affordable Art Fair Singapore returns to the F1 Pit Building from Thursday, 26 November to Sunday, 29 November 2026. Thursday is the ticketed Private View. Public hours begin Friday at noon, with doors opening at 10am on Saturday and Sunday. Buy the ticket for the day you intend to start visiting.
Advance public tickets are S$24 for adults or S$19 for eligible concessions through 22 November, before booking fees. Fair-week prices are S$28 and S$23 from 23 November. Children under 16 can attend free with an Under 16s ticket and an accompanying adult who has a ticket or invitation. Use Promenade MRT Exit A for the route toward the Singapore Flyer.
- Private View — Thursday, 26 November, 2pm–10pm. Published ticket S$60.
- Public hours — Friday noon–10pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am–7pm.
- Advance prices — S$24 standard, S$19 concession through 22 November.
- Fair-week prices — S$28 standard, S$23 concession from 23 November.
Plan your visit
At a glance · Official information · Common questions
Chapters 1–2 · Tickets and visit details
Chapters 3–4 · Getting there and what to expect
At a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Private View | Thursday, 26 November, 2pm–10pm. Published ticket S$60. |
| Public hours | Friday noon–10pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am–7pm. |
| Advance prices | S$24 standard, S$19 concession through 22 November. |
| Fair-week prices | S$28 standard, S$23 concession from 23 November. |
| Under 16 | Free with an Under 16s ticket and an accompanying ticketed or invited adult. |
| Venue | F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard. Promenade MRT Exit A. |
Chapter 1 of 4
Which ticket covers the day you want?
Thursday’s Private View starts at 2pm. The organiser lists it as a limited S$60 option. If Thursday is your only available day, choose that specific ticket in an official booking flow. The organiser’s Eventbrite instructions direct visitors to buy Private View tickets online. Check current availability before travelling.
The ordinary public pass is listed for the three public days, Friday through Sunday. Eventbrite tells visitors who want to return to ask a fair team member onsite for a re-entry ticket link. If you want to visit twice, get the current instructions before leaving the building. A three-day pass and the steps for returning are separate details.
An adult buying before the advance window ends saves S$4 on the published face price. The same S$4 difference applies to the published concession figures. Booking fees are separate. SISTIC lists full-time students aged 17 and above and seniors aged 60 and above for its concession and asks for proof of eligibility. Read your chosen seller’s terms before paying.
Chapter 2 of 4
Friday evening versus a weekend morning
Friday runs until 10pm, which can suit somebody coming after work. If you want to talk with galleries, allow time before closing. A short first visit is useful if you already know which galleries you want to see. Save their names and look at the exhibitor list to narrow the route.
Saturday and Sunday open at 10am and close at 7pm. For a family, build the visit around one activity or a few galleries and leave space for a pause. Check the organiser’s current programme if you want a particular workshop. A fair admission ticket does not by itself tell you whether a workshop has separate availability or booking requirements.
If you hope to make a purchase, leave time to go back to the gallery and ask questions. A quiet break between the first look and the buying decision can help you choose based on the work itself rather than the pace of the crowd.
Chapter 3 of 4
How to get to the F1 Pit Building
Use 1 Republic Boulevard as the destination. The organiser recommends Promenade MRT Exit A and directs visitors toward the Singapore Flyer, where its event banners guide the last stretch. The Flyer is the landmark. The F1 Pit Building is the venue. Share both details if somebody in your party has not been to the precinct.
The organiser lists free parking subject to availability, and mentions the Singapore Flyer car park as another option. Check current access before driving. The fair says lifts serve all floors and that accessible washrooms are available. Contact the organiser if you need to confirm the route from the drop-off to a particular entrance.
The fair says it has no cloakroom or storage. Carry what you can comfortably keep with you while walking through the venue. If you plan to buy a work, ask the gallery about collection, packing and delivery before deciding how you will travel home.
Chapter 4 of 4
How to browse and buy art without rushing
Start with a price range and an idea of where the work might go. Measure the available wall or shelf space before your visit if you are buying for a specific room. Note whether you are looking at the dimensions of the artwork itself or the outer dimensions including a frame. Both matter for fitting it at home.
Ask the gallery about the artist, medium, edition and final price. For a print or photograph, find out whether the work is numbered, signed or part of an edition. For a framed piece, ask whether the price includes the frame. If you need shipping, ask what is included in the purchase and what would be billed separately.
A first visit can also be entirely about looking. Compare two pieces with a similar subject in different media, or have a child choose a colour or detail to find across a few works. The ticket buys entry to the fair. The artworks are priced separately and there is no need to decide on a purchase in advance.
Contents · Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Thursday open to ordinary public pass holders?
Thursday is the Private View. The public opening days are Friday through Sunday.
When does the S$24 advance price end?
The advance window runs through 22 November. Fair-week pricing begins on 23 November.
Do children need a free ticket?
Yes. The organiser specifies an Under 16s ticket and an accompanying ticketed or invited adult.
Which MRT exit should I use?
Promenade Exit A, then follow the route toward the Singapore Flyer and F1 Pit Building.
Can I return on another public day?
Check the pass terms and ask fair staff onsite for the re-entry link before leaving.
Booking and official information
- Fair organiser, hours and directions
- Organiser’s Eventbrite admission and re-entry instructions
- SISTIC ticketing
- SG Culture Pass listing