Fairs and Markets

Antiques fairs and markets offer a great way to browse and buy.

With so many exhibitors or stallholders in one place you can view a lot of different items quickly and compare prices and quality.

Depending on the event, the first day or morning may be for reserved for trade buyers before the general public gain access.

Some antiques markets are held weekly whereas some fairs may be quarterly, biannual, once a year or have some other frequency. Check the Calendar section of this website for details or view the listings every week in the Antiques Trade Gazette newspaper.

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Newcomers to LAPADA event endorse fairs as vital sales channel

01 September 2025

A notable group of newcomers joining the LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair next month underlines the important part that fairs still play in the success of antiques dealers.

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Koopman jewellery strong enough to ‘go it alone’

01 September 2025

Koopman Rare Art’s jewellery division is to show on its own in a debut fair appearance.

Etc Fairs finds new venue in Bloomsbury

01 September 2025

Among the logistical challenges many fair organisers face is the scheduling and sometimes rescheduling of dates at their chosen venues.

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Centre hit by thieves closes but hopes to reopen soon

01 September 2025

Although Old Bank Antiques in Royal Wootton Bassett closed on August 25, this is “likely to be a short-term measure, maybe six months,” says owner Jon White.

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Modern British art on offer at Chelsea fair includes painting that hints at a turbulent relationship

01 September 2025

On John Swarbrooke Fine Art’s stand at British Art Fair this month is a relic of a long yet turbulent friendship between two 20th century artists.

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Dealer trio revive Wilton event

01 September 2025

Fair near Salisbury launched in 2022 has come to an end but regular exhibitors are stepping in for fresh stagings

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Crane Kalman Gallery’s Lowry links

01 September 2025

Joining 'British Art Fair' this year is Crane Kalman Gallery of Knightsbridge, which offers a selection of paintings and works on paper by LS Lowry, who had a longstanding connection with the firm.

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Royal National Hotel saves the day for Etc Fairs

28 August 2025

Book and ephemera fairs organiser Etc Fairs’ usual London venue, Holiday Inn in Bloomsbury, is closed until February 2026 for refurbishment.

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Belgian symbolist portrait shown at TEFAF acquired by Art Institute of Chicago

26 August 2025

A self-portrait by Belgian artist Léon Spilliaert (1881-1946) featured on the stand of David Lévy at TEFAF Maastricht earlier this year has been acquired by the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Petersfield ticks the 20th century box for Cooper’s second edition in charge

25 August 2025

The enamel-faced Art Nouveau pewter clock shown here features on the stand of Morgan Strickland Fine Arts at the next Petersfield Antiques Fair, where it is offered for £2600.

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European firms find Korea opportunity

25 August 2025

A selection of European galleries join the Masters section at Frieze Seoul as the fair returns for its fourth edition from September 3-6.

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York National Book Fair ‘suits younger crowd’

25 August 2025

While a Rowntree centenary brings historic interest, exhibitors are also focused on attracting fresh faces

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Five questions with Ben Cooper

25 August 2025

Ben Cooper appears on BBC’s Bargain Hunt, is one half of Two C’s Antiques Fairs and is the organiser of the Petersfield Antiques Fair.

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Mills make a good vintage venue

25 August 2025

Another day, another pop-up for So Last Century Fairs, which is trying out a new vintage market in London on Saturday, September 6.

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Brazilian curator grant and new exhibitors feature at Frieze Masters

22 August 2025

This year’s edition of Frieze Masters features a number of collaborations and several new exhibitors.

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How an empty market hall became a vibrant Covent Garden art venue

21 August 2025

Jubilee Market in Covent Garden is marking a half-century in business.

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Masters join the mix at Frieze Seoul

21 August 2025

A selection of European galleries join the Masters section at Frieze Seoul as the fair returns for its four edition from September 3-6.

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Theft victim warns others how to avoid attacks after £30,000 of jewellery stolen in smash and grab raid

20 August 2025

The owner of an antiques centre has warned others how to avoid being a burglary victim after £30,000 of jewellery was taken within two minutes.

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Newsletter spreading the fair word is up to 2000 subscribers

18 August 2025

A monthly newsletter sent out by interiors dealer Philip Crosthwaite, organiser of the Easton Antiques Fair in Norwich, is now reaching 2000 subscribers.

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School’s out for pupils but in for art and antiques fans this August

18 August 2025

Lomax launches third event in portfolio at location already hosting a separate biannual brocante

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