Art Car Boot Fair
Come for the art. Stay for the love. Art Car Boot Fair is returning as part of Baltic’s Summer Block Party.
Art Car Boot Fair
Saturday 4 July | 11:00–17:00
Free Drop In (No booking required)
(Open Call 1 April – 17 May - apply here)
Come for the art. Stay for the love. Art Car Boot Fair is returning as the centrepiece to Baltic’s Summer Block Party, a sun-soaked celebration of creativity, community and connection, bringing together work by artists and makers from across the North and beyond, each piece selected and curated with love. Expect sweet treats, local beverages, street food to make you feel warm and glowy on the inside – all soundtracked by a DJ spinning feel-good beats of summer.
Presenting a wide range of affordable artworks, the fair is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in art to purchase new and unique works, meet the artists and soak up the atmosphere.
💚 Please consider green transport for this event
Our car park will be closed from 9pm on Friday 3 July until 6pm on Saturday 4 July so we encourage using public transport, cycling, walking or carpooling if you can. There are 4 Blue Badge parking spaces directly adjacent to Baltic on South Shore Road.
Is it free entry?
Yes, there is no charge to explore the Art Car Boot Fair. Save your pennies for great art, food, and refreshing drinks.
Who will be there?
Over 50 creators offering stunning works across painting, ceramic, textiles, digital, and more.
Parking and travel
In preparation for the Art Car Boot Fair, Baltic Car Park will be closed from Friday 3 July at 9pm and will re-open on Saturday evening 4 July.
Our nearby recommended parking spots are as follows:
- Quarryfield Road Car Park
- Sage Gateshead Car Park
- Quayside Multi-Storey Car Park
Find out more about getting to Baltic here.
Blue Badge Parking
Our disabled parking spaces by the side of our building on Southshore Road will be available, but as we expect a high number of visitors, these may be in limited availability.
The next nearest car park with disabled spaces is Quarryfield Road Car Park, which is approximately an 8-minute walk away.
While we can't guarantee a space, we recommend arriving early for the best chance to secure one. Baltic's building opens at 10am so you are welcome to come in, explore our free entry exhibitions, and enjoy a drink or bite in Baltic Kitchen before heading to the Art Car Boot Fair at 11am.
Donate to keep Baltic free
As a registered charity, donations to Baltic are crucial as rising costs threaten our ability to
- Keep our exhibitions free entry and accessible to everyone
- Preserve support and opportunities for our communities to thrive
- Maintain our historical and iconic building