Autumn Art Fairs 2026

Starting in early September, collectors, curators, and galleries trace a path from Asia’s rising market power, past the crossroads of East and West, and straight into Europe’s premier cultural capitals.

Frieze Seoul 2026
September 2 - 5

Frieze Seoul returns to COEX with 125+ galleries from 30 countries. More than 70% of exhibitors come from the Asia-Pacific region, making Seoul a key meeting point for Asian and international contemporary art.
Two new sections debut this year. Material Practice explores how artists transform materials and craft, while Spotlightbrings renewed attention to influential 20th - century artists who have often remained outside the global spotlight.

Contemporary Istanbul 2026
September 23 - 27

Set on the shores of the Golden Horn, Contemporary Istanbul turns the city into a meeting point between European, Asian and Middle Eastern art scenes - with galleries, artists and collectors gathering at Tersane Istanbul.
Beyond traditional painting and sculpture, the fair has become a platform for digital art, new media and experimental practices, offering a closer look at artists shaping the contemporary scene of Türkiye and the wider region.

Frieze London 2026
October 14 - 18

For five days, Regent’s Park becomes one of the centres of the global art world. Frieze London brings together leading international galleries alongside emerging artists and some of the newest voices in contemporary art.
Frieze London takes place alongside Frieze Masters, creating an unusual dialogue between art being made today and works spanning thousands of years of art history - all within one London art week.

Art Basel Paris 2026
October 23 - 25

Art Basel Paris returns to the Grand Palais with 211 exhibitors from 41 countries and territories. Nearly 30 newcomers join the 2026 edition, bringing fresh galleries and perspectives into one of the world’s most influential art fairs.
The fair goes beyond the Grand Palais. During Art Basel Paris, art moves into the city itself, with public projects and installations extending the experience across major Parisian locations.

Artissima Turin 2026
October 30 - November 1 

Artissima returns with 183 galleries from 35 countries - and 67 solo presentations. The fair is known as a place to discover artists before they enter the wider international spotlight.
Its Back to the Future section brings overlooked pioneering artists back into focus, while Present Future is dedicated to emerging talents - connecting rediscovery with the next generation of contemporary art.

Autumn Art Fairs 2026