The hotel was perfect with reasonable access to Messe Frankfurt. The rooms are new and clean and very ergonomic. The best breakfast that I could ever had.
BRAFA 2027
(24 January 2027
- 31 January 2027
)
Venue:
Brussels Expo
Industry:
Art and Antiques
Organizer:
Asbl Foire des Antiquaires de Belgique
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Update
BRAFA 2027 will be hosted as a live exhibition between the 24th and 31st of January, 2027, at the Brussels Expo (Heysel).
Calling Card
BRAFA has been a key meeting point for the art world in Belgium ever since its birth almost 70 years ago. The annual art fair creates the necessary conditions for gallerists, collectors, and curators to meet, appraise, educate and buy art pieces. BRAFA occurs annually at Brussels Expo and showcases fine art, antiques, and contemporary art for eight days. Previously, the art fair opened the year in January, but now organisers have decided to move it to a slot in mid-June. BRAFA has always been a barometer for the art market. You can see trends form in how collectors and other buyers react from year to year. It’s important to note that every single piece at BRAFA has been appraised and verified.
Business Potential
BRAFA continues to expand its list of galleries to showcase the very best from art and antiques. The names you should definitely learn are:
- Axel Vervoordt;
- N.Vrouyr;
- Thomas Deprez;
- MDZ Gallery;
- QG Gallery;
- Galerie Kraemer.
They contribute to the wide variety of art objects, which span human history since the Bronze Age. There are currently 20 categories at the art fair. These include classical archeology, tribal artistry, pre-Colombian artwork, Asian artistic creations, jewelry, and silverware. They also feature coinages, furnishing, and art items ranging from the Middle Ages to today. Among them are old and modern-day paintings, contemporary artwork, sculpture, ceramic wares, contemporaneous glass and earthenware, carpetings and fabrics, drawings, original cartoons, etchings, rare publications, photography, and writings. The galleries come from the Italian Republic, Japan, the UAE, and the United States.
Did You Know?
Each year, BRAFA invites a guest of honour. Sometimes this can be a respected art institution. Other times it’s a remarkable artist who has left their mark in the art world. In the upcoming edition, the Guest of Honour is Belgian-born Arne Quinze, who first broke into the art world with his graffiti work and has since moved to wooden constructions and other installations. Buyers and art lovers can get the most out of the rich assortment of artworks and antiques by taking part in one of the many Art Tours held during the fair. Another highlight is the line-up of BRAFA ART TALKS – a series of conversations and lectures on modern artists such as Keith Haring and historical periods.
Your Hotel Room in Brussels
Travel 2 Fairs Ltd has sent business travellers all over the world and knows exactly what you need in your hotel accommodation for BRAFA. Book hotels near Brussels Expo at affordable rates and keep your daily commute to the art fair short. Make terrific savings no matter how small your budget is. We have a wide selection of hotels, hostels, and apartments. Large groups of over twenty people are no challenge to us all. In addition to your online hotel booking for BRAFA, Travel 2 Fairs Ltd can help you with logistics. Do you want a quick commute to your hotel from Brussels airport? We can arrange for a private airport transfer upon arrival. We’re also a rent-a-car vendor.
Past Iterations
BRAFA 2022
BRAFA 2022 occurred between June 19th and June 26th, 2022, at a novel location – Brussels Expo. The live restart edition featured 115 exhibiting galleries from 15 nations. The event venue did not include coronavirus precautions because of the improved pandemic situation.
BRAFA 2023
The 2023 iteration occurred as a live trade exhibition between January 29th and February 5th, 2023 at the Brussels Expo. The event did not include coronavirus precautions because Belgium repealed its pandemic restrictions. The iteration featured 130 exhibiting galleries and 65 000 visitants, with 65% of the visiting representing a foreign country.
BRAFA 2024
The 2024 iteration was a live trade exposition hosted between January 28th and February 4th, 2024. The event was attended by around 67 000 visitants and more than 130 exhibiting firms from 14 nations on 21 000 m2.
BRAFA 2025
The 2025 iteration of BRAFA occurred as a live trade expo between January 26th and February 2nd 2025. The event featured 72 000 visitants and 130 exhibiting firms from 16 nations.
BRAFA 2026
BRAFA 2026 was a live exhibition hosted between January 25th and February 1st 2026. It was attended by around 150 exhibiting firms from 18 nations and approximately 72 000 visitants.
68,000+
international visitors
15,000
art objects
115
galleries
15
countries
Our visitors for the event
Ms. Natalia Pricop
Jonathan Friggieri
Fantastic service from George and Hotel with good location, asked for balcony and he had a perfect room with all services.
Vincenzo Colasante
Dear Tom,
Thank you for your e.mail. Yes, we checked out on Sunday morning and I confirm that everything in the Novum Bulevard in Stuttgart was OK. Thank you for your help in finding us a good accommodation for the fair.
Best Regards,
Vincenzo Colasante
Evert van de Beek
All well arranged.Friendly staff. Hotel Moniga Fiera In Milan was very close to the EICMA fair.Ideal location.Good self service buffet breakfast in the morning.Similar in the evening.Very comfortable rooms.Would recommend to book this hotel.
Joanna Lux
Dear Megan,
We were very thankful for your service and the great support from the day of booking until the last day at the hotel. The hotel was 10/10. Thank you very much!
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Maja Peplińska
Good morning Edward,
I asked our team that participated in the event about some feedback and they had no complaints. I think we can tell that it was a successful trip and our team was happy with your services.
Thank you for your help!
Kind regards,
Maja Peplińska
Mrs Julie Eyres
Hi Nick,
Yes, the exhibition was successful and the hotel was very good thank you. The standard of cleanliness and friendliness of the staff was excellent.
Thanks again for all of your assistance.
Kind regards
Julie
Maryline Besoli
Hello Dear Tom,
How are you?
Many thanks again for your help.
The hotel was nice and we really enjoyed going there
Nataša Požun
All was good with the hotel and we enjoyed it. No problems at all working with Jane.
Duncan Boyes
Many thanks for handling the reservation of the hotel so professionally. Its interesting to note that when Interschutz 2021 was cancelled the hotel, and yourselves, did not hesitate to carry the booking over to 2022 at the same cost. The hotel, although a little out of Hannover (this was as per choice) was excellent. The food was excellent and the rooms larger than normal, and well appointed. My stay was greatly enjoyed.
Caroline Achkar
Dear Ellie,
The experience with the hotel and your services are at our best satisfaction.
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Pisit Chantamethakul
Dear Christine,
Thank you for email. Everything went well during our stay. The hotel allowed early check-in. Room is new and clean, but is too small, and the hotel is located in good location as it is convenient to public transportation and walking distance to the old town. Only few points, it's a bit noisy surrounding(from the road), especially at night. The room does not seal and not well sound protected. With the room rate it would be good if the hotel served BF. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Pisit C.
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