Art Basel Paris 2026 – France

Art Basel Paris is an international art fair bringing together leading galleries, artists, collectors, curators, museums and art professionals at the Grand Palais in Paris. The 2026 edition is the fifth edition of Art Basel Paris and presents an international selection of modern, post-war and contemporary art alongside emerging practices and historically focused projects.

The fair brings together 211 exhibitors representing 41 countries and territories. The exhibition is organized across three principal sectors: Galeries, Emergence and Premise. The main Galeries sector presents established international dealers and their artists, while Emergence focuses on emerging galleries and artists and Premise provides a platform for highly individual, historically oriented curatorial proposals.

Beyond the exhibition halls, Art Basel Paris connects with the wider cultural landscape of Paris through its Public Program. Major artistic projects are presented at museums, cultural institutions, gardens, squares and public spaces around the city. The program is designed to place contemporary art in dialogue with Parisian architecture, history and public space.

What to expect in 2026

Visitors can expect a large-scale presentation of international modern and contemporary art, with galleries showing paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, video and other artistic practices. The fair includes established artists alongside emerging voices, giving visitors the opportunity to see different generations and approaches within a single exhibition environment.

The 2026 edition includes 183 galleries in the Galeries sector, 16 solo presentations in Emergence and 12 historically focused projects in Premise. There are also 32 first-time participants at Art Basel Paris, while six galleries are moving from Emergence into the main Galeries sector.

A notable feature is the expansion of Premise into the Salon Seine, providing a larger setting for research-led presentations. The fair also introduces a new entrance at Square Jean Perrin and moves the Conversations program into the Grand Palais Auditorium.

Art Basel Paris also strengthens its relationship with the Paris art ecosystem. More than 60 exhibitors operate galleries in France, while the Public Program brings major artistic projects to locations outside the main fair.

Event dates

Preview

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:00am–8:00pm. Access is by invitation only.

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:00am–2:00pm. Access is by invitation only.

Vernissage

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 2:00pm–8:00pm. Access is available with a Vernissage ticket or invitation.

Public opening

Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:00am–7:00pm.

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:00am–7:00pm.

Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:00am–7:00pm.

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Venue & exhibition site

Art Basel Paris takes place at the Grand Palais, located on Avenue Winston Churchill in Paris. The historic exhibition building provides the principal setting for the fair and houses the different exhibition sectors, gallery presentations and program areas.

The Grand Palais is one of Paris’s major cultural and exhibition landmarks. Its large interior spaces allow Art Basel Paris to accommodate hundreds of international galleries while maintaining the architectural character of the historic building.

The exhibition layout is designed around the different sectors of the fair. The main Galeries area accommodates established galleries, while Emergence gives emerging galleries and artists a dedicated presentation environment. Premise occupies the Salon Seine, providing additional space for its historically focused projects.

The Grand Palais also provides accessibility services for visitors with reduced mobility. Visitors requiring specific assistance should consult the venue’s accessibility information before arrival.

Full exhibition programme

The Galeries sector is the central component of Art Basel Paris. It brings together established galleries from France and around the world and allows them to present the breadth of their programs. Presentations can include solo, duo and group displays, with works spanning twentieth-century masters, established contemporary artists, mid-career artists and emerging practitioners.

Emergence focuses specifically on emerging galleries and artists. The sector consists of 16 solo presentations, allowing each participating project to concentrate on an individual artistic practice rather than presenting a broader multi-artist gallery program.

Premise presents 12 historically focused projects. The sector is intended for highly singular curatorial proposals and can include works from earlier periods, including works created before 1900. Its move into the Salon Seine provides more space for these research-oriented presentations.

The fair is complemented by Conversations, guided tours and the Public Program, creating several ways to engage with the artists, galleries and ideas represented throughout the event.

Featured artists & designers

Art Basel Paris features artists across different generations and artistic disciplines. The 2026 program includes major names associated with painting, sculpture, installation, photography, video and conceptual practices.

Tracey Emin is represented in the Public Program through monumental bronze sculptures presented by White Cube at the Parvis des Droits-de-l’Homme. Kennedy Yanko is presented at the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine through a sculpture project curated by Matthieu Poirier.

Cosima von Bonin presents plush sculptures at the Petit Palais through a collaboration involving Petzel, Gaga and Neu. Kutluğ Ataman’s multi-screen video installation Küba is presented at the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins des Beaux-Arts de Paris.

Other artists featured through the Public Program and special projects include Simone Fattal, Yinka Shonibare, Niki de Saint Phalle, Marcello Maloberti, Manfred Pernice, Alicja Kwade, Lionel Sabatté and Keita Miyazaki.

Keita Miyazaki’s A Symbiotic Form combines recycled car parts with waterproof Japanese paper, while Simone Fattal’s Door is a monumental bronze sculpture. Yinka Shonibare’s Abstract Bronze VIII incorporates Dutch wax patterns into an abstract sculptural form.

Galleries & exhibitors

Art Basel Paris brings together 211 exhibitors from 41 countries and territories. The official exhibitor list includes more than 200 galleries, with more than 60 galleries operating spaces in France and numerous international participants.

The gallery roster includes established international names as well as newer galleries. Participants include galleries such as Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, David Zwirner, White Cube, Thaddaeus Ropac, Marian Goodman Gallery, Perrotin, Almine Rech, Mennour and many other established and emerging dealers.

The 2026 edition also includes 12 joint booths involving 24 galleries. These collaborations allow participating galleries to create presentations that connect artists, programs and different curatorial approaches.

More than 30 galleries at the fair are younger than ten years, while 32 participants are new to Art Basel Paris. This creates a mixture of established international gallery programs and newer participants.

Visitors interested in particular galleries or artists can consult the official Art Basel exhibitor directory before visiting. The directory organizes participants according to the fair’s different sectors.

Exhibition halls & sections

Galeries

Galeries is the principal exhibition sector, containing 183 galleries. Participating dealers present a broad selection of modern, post-war and contemporary art through solo, duo and group displays.

Emergence

Emergence contains 16 solo presentations devoted to emerging galleries and artists. The sector gives individual artistic practices greater visibility and provides visitors with a concentrated look at newer positions in contemporary art.

Premise

Premise contains 12 historically focused projects. Its curatorial approach can include works from periods before 1900 and encourages galleries to explore less familiar areas of art history.

Salon Seine

The Salon Seine provides the setting for Premise and gives the sector a larger exhibition environment. The move allows the historically focused projects to have greater visibility within the overall fair.

Grand Palais Auditorium

The Grand Palais Auditorium hosts the Conversations program, providing a dedicated environment for discussions involving artists, curators, museum directors, collectors and other cultural figures.

Talks, workshops & special events

Conversations

Conversations is Art Basel’s flagship talks program. The Paris edition brings together major figures from the art and cultural worlds for discussions, panels and artist conversations. The program includes museum directors, artists, curators, collectors, critics and other cultural figures.

The program includes conversations involving Simone Fattal and Hans Ulrich Obrist, Eva Jospin and Laurent Dumas, as well as artist-focused discussions involving Zanele Muholi and Ibrahim Mahama. The published program states that the panels are free and open to the public.

Guided tours

Art Basel Paris offers guided tours in collaboration with Artstorming. Qualified art historians lead private and public tours that provide an introduction to the fair, participating galleries and selected artworks. Tours can accommodate groups of up to 12 guests.

A guided-tour booking does not include admission to the fair, so visitors must also have a valid admission ticket or appropriate VIP access.

Oh La La!

Oh La La! is Art Basel Paris’s special rehang initiative, inviting galleries to transform their booths with new works. The 2026 edition is art-directed by French actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and follows the theme Myths and Legends. Artists featured in the rehang include Nina Childress, Ossip Zadkine, Portia Zvavahera and Philippe Mayaux Butterfly.

Public Program

The Public Program extends Art Basel Paris beyond the Grand Palais. Projects are presented in locations including the Petit Palais, Palais d’Iéna, Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine, Parvis des Droits-de-l’Homme, Beaux-Arts de Paris, Square Jean Perrin and other Parisian public spaces.

Ticket types

Day Ticket

The Day Ticket costs approximately $53.37 and provides single-day admission. Re-entry is not permitted after leaving the fair.

Reduced Ticket

The Reduced Ticket costs approximately $34.07 and is available to eligible students, visitors under 26 and holders of qualifying Louvre cards. Proof of eligibility is required.

Evening Ticket

The Evening Ticket costs approximately $45.42 and provides access during the designated evening period. It is a single-entry ticket and does not permit re-entry.

Vernissage Ticket

The Vernissage Ticket costs approximately $136.26 and includes access to the Vernissage along with a complimentary glass of champagne or a non-alcoholic drink.

Permanent Ticket

The Permanent Ticket costs approximately $147.62 and provides access throughout the public opening period.

Permanent+ Ticket

The Permanent+ Ticket costs approximately $249.81 and combines Vernissage access with admission throughout the public opening period.

The dollar amounts above are conversions of Art Basel’s official prices using the European Central Bank reference rate of $1.1355 per euro published for September 29, 2026. Actual payment amounts can vary according to the exchange rate used by a card issuer or payment provider.

VIP & collector access

Art Basel Paris provides premium access options for collectors, art professionals and visitors looking for additional services.

The Premium Connection Pass includes Vernissage access, permanent access during the public opening, VIP Lounge access, VIP entrance, VIP assistance, an exclusive Art Basel gift, concierge service and access to a curated program of experiences.

The Premium Pass includes Vernissage access, permanent public access, VIP Lounge access, VIP entrance, VIP assistance, a guided fair tour and concierge service. These premium experiences are separate from standard admission tickets.

Art Basel also operates Avant-Première, an invitation-only preview designed for galleries and their principal clients. This provides an earlier collector-focused opportunity to engage with participating galleries.

Event rules

Visitors must have the appropriate valid ticket, invitation or access credential for the area and admission period they wish to enter. Ticket conditions vary by category, and some admission types permit only one entry without re-entry.

Visitors purchasing reduced admission must provide appropriate proof of eligibility. Premium and VIP areas require the relevant access credential.

Visitors joining an Artstorming guided tour must separately hold a valid fair admission ticket or VIP access because tour reservations do not themselves provide admission to Art Basel Paris.

Visitors should follow instructions from Grand Palais staff and Art Basel personnel concerning security, access, photography, bags and movement through the exhibition areas. Specific venue requirements can be updated, so visitors should check the official visitor information before attending.

How to get there

The Grand Palais is located on Avenue Winston Churchill in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Champs-Élysées and several major cultural attractions. Its central location makes it accessible from many parts of Paris by public transportation.

The 2026 visitor layout includes a new entrance at Square Jean Perrin. Visitors should check their ticket information and the official Art Basel visitor information before travelling because entrance arrangements can differ according to ticket and access type.

Visitors staying elsewhere in Paris can use the city’s Metro, RER and bus network to reach the Grand Palais area. Walking from nearby central districts is also practical for visitors staying close to the Champs-Élysées, Invalides or surrounding neighborhoods.

Public transport & parking

Public transportation is a convenient option for reaching the Grand Palais because the venue is centrally located and connected with the wider Paris transport network.

Visitors should use the official Paris public transport journey planner to determine the best Metro, RER or bus connection from their accommodation. Allow additional travel time around the fair because large cultural events can increase pedestrian and road traffic around the venue.

Visitors arriving by car should research available parking facilities in the surrounding central Paris area before travelling. Parking availability can be limited near major attractions, and visitors should consider public transport when possible.

Accommodation areas

8th arrondissement and Champs-Élysées

Staying around the Champs-Élysées and the 8th arrondissement provides convenient access to the Grand Palais and other major Paris attractions. This area is particularly suitable for visitors who want to remain close to the fair.

Invalides

The Invalides area offers a central location with convenient connections toward the Grand Palais, museums and other cultural sites.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Saint-Germain-des-Prés provides access to galleries, museums, cafés, restaurants and historic Paris streets while remaining within the central city area.

Marais

The Marais is another popular cultural district with galleries, museums, restaurants and independent shops. It can be a useful base for visitors who want to combine Art Basel with broader exploration of Paris’s art scene.

Food & refreshments

The Grand Palais is surrounded by a large selection of cafés, restaurants, bakeries and other food establishments. Visitors can therefore combine a fair visit with meals in the surrounding central Paris neighborhoods.

Food and hospitality services are also available as part of the Art Basel visitor experience. Premium visitors have access to dedicated VIP hospitality facilities, including the VIP Lounge.

The surrounding Champs-Élysées and central Paris districts provide options ranging from casual cafés and bakeries to restaurants suitable for longer meals. Visitors planning to spend several hours at the fair may wish to arrange meals around their exhibition schedule.

Official tickets

Official tickets for Art Basel Paris are available through the Art Basel ticketing platform. The official ticket page provides information about general admission and premium access options.

Visitors should purchase through the official Art Basel ticket platform to ensure that they receive the correct admission category and current access conditions.

Official Art Basel Paris tickets: Art Basel Paris Official Tickets (https://www.artbasel.com/paris/tickets)

The Grand Palais also maintains an official event page for Art Basel Paris with venue and event information.

Grand Palais official event page: Grand Palais – Art Basel Paris 2026 (https://www.artbasel.com/paris)