Art Basel 2026

Update

June 18th to June 21st are Art Basel 2026’s hosting dates at the Exhibition Center Basel.

Preface

Art Basel is among the pivotal exhibition events for the art and antique sector. It is a leading annual art show that has been taking place since 1970. It occurs in the Exhibition Center Basel. Art Basel’s attendance rates incorporate over 200 galleries, more than 300 museums, and more than 4,000 artists. It also features over 90,000 visitors during its editions. The participants represent five continents, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the two Americas. The sector is represented by artists, cultural institutions, museums, art historians, and gallerists. Scholars and art lovers also attend the fair. So do media specialists.

About Art Basel

Art Basel is an event that attracts the arts, crafts antique, and media sectors. The public also attends the fair. The event incorporates a varied support agenda. This includes showstoppers like the Galleries that showcase photographs, video recordings, virtual media, paintings, drawings, and sculptures.

Art Basel Feature is another notable sub-event. It presents projects from leading artists representing various generations, styles, and cultures. Art Basel Statements should not be overlooked, as it showcases the new artists worthy of the Baloise Art Prize. Art Basel Edition is also of pivotal interest. It presents editioned art created by leading publishers and acclaimed artists.

Unlimited is also a must-attend sub-event. It displays the latest large-scale works and live performances. The showstoppers also include Parcours. This is a display area that displays site-distinctive works of art and performances. Art Basel Film should not be overlooked as well, particularly by film industry members. This is due to the sub-event presenting the latest movies about or by artists. Art Basel Magazines is also a noteworthy sub-event as it displays new art publications.

Diverse institutions, galleries, and museums serve as Art Basel’s exhibitors. Examples include leading art centres such as:

• Pace Gallery;
• Lisson Gallery;
• Marian Goodman Gallery;
• Thaddaeus Ropac;
• Victoria Miro;
• Kohn Gallery;
• Perrotin;
• Hauser & Wirth;
• David Zwirner;
• White Cube;
• Green Naftali;
• Lehmann Maupin.

Art Basel Accommodation

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Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.

Past Iterations

Art Basel 2021

Art Basel 2021 featured high-quality presentations between the 24th and 26th of September 2021. The event was a hybrid trade exhibition. Art Basel Live was the digital medium which complemented the in-person fair held at Messe Basel. The in-person aspect of the event had strict coronavirus safeguards in place. Art Basel's attendees numbered 60 000. This included 272 upscale art galleries from 33 nations. All attendants considered the edition a success, with reports of strong sales across all market levels.

Art Basel 2022

The 2022 iteration also occurred as a hybrid exhibition. It comprised the platform Art Basel Live and a live art exposition in Messe Basel. The rendition was hosted between the 16th and 19th of June, 2022. Due to Switzerland removing its Covid-related restrictions, the venue did not install safety protocols. The event received 70 000 attendants. This incorporated 289 exhibiting galleries (19 newcomers), 46 speakers and over 300 attending museums. The art galleries represented 40 nations from six continents.

Art Basel 2023

The 2023 iteration continued the upward trend established by the 2022 and 2021 formats. The hybrid art exposition received 82 000 visitants and 284 exhibiting galleries from 36 nations (21 newcomers and 12 debutants). The format occurred between the 15th and 18th of June 2023. 

Art Basel 2024

The Art Basel Fair 2024 continued the upward trend established by the previous iterations of the event. The art exposition featured the presented wares of 285 exhibiting galleries from 40 nations (22 newcomers) and 91 000 visitants, including over 250 attending museums and institutions. The format occurred between the 13th and 16th of June 2024.

Art Basel 2025

The Art Basel 2025 in Switzerland featured the presented wares of around 290 exhibiting galleries from 42 nations and 88 000 visitants, including over 250 attending museums and institutions. The live format occurred between the 19th and 22nd of June 2025.