International-tier fairs attract galleries from across the world, draw institutional collectors and major museums, and set the price benchmarks for artists at the highest levels of the market. These are the events that define the annual art world calendar.
Italy's most prestigious contemporary art fair, held at the Oval Lingotto in Turin. Artissima is known for its curatorial vision and focus on research and experimentation, championing emerging and mid-career artists.
October 30 – November 1, 2026
The world's oldest art fair and a cornerstone of the German and European art market. Art Cologne presents modern and contemporary art from leading international galleries, with a particular focus on the secondary market.
November 5–8, 2026
The world's largest and most prestigious art fair dedicated to photography, held at the Grand Palais. Paris Photo brings together galleries and publishers from around the world presenting photographs spanning 170 years of the medium.
November 12–15, 2026
America's most important international art fair, showcasing premier galleries from around the world against Miami's vibrant cultural backdrop. A convergence of modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design.
December 4–6, 2026
Southeast Asia's premier international art fair, held at Marina Bay Sands. Art SG presents leading galleries from across Asia and globally, reflecting Singapore's position as the region's most important cultural and commercial hub.
January 21–24, 2027
Latin America's most important art fair, held at the Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City. Zona Maco showcases modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from leading galleries across the Americas and beyond.
February 3–7, 2027
The West Coast's premier art fair, held at the iconic Santa Monica Airport. Frieze Los Angeles celebrates the city's vibrant cultural scene, connecting global galleries with one of the world's most dynamic collector bases.
February 25–28, 2027
The world's leading art and antiques fair, spanning 7,000 years of art history. TEFAF Maastricht sets the standard for quality, authenticity, and scholarship, presenting extraordinary works from antiquity through the present day.
March 13–18, 2027
The premier platform for the global art market in Asia, presenting work by galleries from Asia Pacific and beyond. A gateway connecting East and West through the world's finest modern and contemporary art.
March 25–27, 2027
The world's leading international art fair focused on the work of galleries from the Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and beyond. Held at Madinat Jumeirah, Art Dubai is the region's most important cultural gathering.
April 7–11, 2027
New York's marquee contemporary art fair, held at The Shed in Hudson Yards. Frieze New York brings together the world's most innovative galleries with dynamic programming and an iconic city backdrop.
May 12–16, 2027
TEFAF's New York edition brings the same rigorous vetting process and extraordinary quality to the Park Avenue Armory, presenting works from antiquity through the 20th century alongside a select presentation of contemporary design.
May 14–18, 2027
The world's most prestigious modern and contemporary art fair, presenting works by more than 280 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. A definitive gathering point for collectors, curators, and art world professionals.
June 17–20, 2027
