International Art Calendar 2026
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For artists, galleries, curators, collectors, and creative professionals, staying ahead of the global art scene is essential. From major biennales to high-profile art fairs, 2026 promises an extraordinary lineup of exhibitions and events across the world, from New York to São Paulo, Basel to Hong Kong, and beyond.
Whether you’re planning your travel schedule, gallery openings, or content programming, this calendar gives you a comprehensive view of key art moments globally, including Africa, Latin America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East.
Q1/26
London Art Fair January 21 to 25 Art SG Singapore January 23 to 25 BRAFA Brussels January 25 to February 1 Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale January 30 to May 2
Zona Maco Mexico City February 4 to 8 Marrakech 1-54 February 5 to 6 Art Basel Qatar February 5 to 7 India Art Fair New Delhi February 5 to 8 Cape Town Art Fair February 20 to 22 ARTISTS' FAIR KYOTO February 21 to 23 Frieze Los Angeles February 26 to March 1
ARCOmadrid March 4 to 8 NADA Ceramics Market New York March 6 to 8 TEFAF Maastricht March 14 to 19 Sydney Biennale March 14 to June 14 Art Basel Hong Kong VIP and preview days March 25 to 26 Art Central Hong Kong March 25 to 29 Drawing Now Paris March 26 to 29 Art Rotterdam March 27 to 29 Art Basel Hong Kong March 27 to 29 Sharjah Biennial October 17, 2025 to May 31, 2026
Q2/26
SP–Arte São Paulo April 8 to 12 Expo Chicago April 9 to 12 Art Paris April 9 to 12 Art Dubai April 17 to 19 Art Brussels April 23 to 26 Independent Brussels April 23 to 26 Gallery Weekend Berlin May 1 to 3 NADA New York May 13 to 17 Independent New York May 14 to 17 Venice Architecture Biennale Opening Period May 9 to November 26 Frieze New York May 13 to 17 TEFAF New York May 15 to 19 Photo London May 14 to 17
Art Basel Basel June 18 to 21 Art Basel Basel VIP and preview days June 16 to 17 Liste Art Fair Basel June 15 to 21 Sydney Biennale June to September Dates TBC
Q3/26
London Art Week July Dates TBC Venice Architecture Biennale continues July to September Liverpool Biennial June 7 to September 14 Bienal Internacional do Livro de São Paulo September 4 to 13 Tokyo Gendai September 11 to 13 Frieze Sculpture London September 16 to November 1 Untitled Art Houston September 19 to 21 Frieze Seoul September Dates TBC Seoul Art Week September Dates TBC Gwangju Biennale September to December Dates TBC Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art September to December Dates TBC
Q4/26
Art Collaboration Kyoto November 7 to 9 Frieze London October 14 to 18 Frieze London VIP preview day October 14 Frieze Masters London October 14 to 18 Asia Now Paris October 22 to 26 Art Basel Paris October 23 to 25 Art Basel Paris VIP and preview days October 21 to 22 Paris Art Week October Dates TBC Artissima Turin October 30 to November 1 Art Cologne November 5 to 8 Paris Photo November 12 to 15 West Bund Art & Design Shanghai November Dates TBC
Art Basel Miami Beach December 4 to 6 Art Basel Miami Beach VIP and preview days December 2 to 3 Untitled Art Miami Beach December 2 to 6 Untitled Art Miami Beach VIP preview day December 1 NADA Miami December Dates TBC
2026 brings together the most influential fairs, biennales, and design-adjacent events across every major art market. For creative professionals, knowing the timeline helps with travel planning, exhibition coordination, content creation, and networking.
From Art Basel’s global weeks to emerging regionally significant fairs in Africa, Latin America, and APAC, this calendar is your go-to guide for ensuring you never miss a key moment in the art world.
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