Art Basel Paris 2026 at a Glance: Dates, Opening Hours and Ticket Prices
Art Basel Paris 2026: The Complete Guide (Dates, Tickets, Free Program) and Where to Stay Near the Grand Palais
From October 23 to 25, 2026, Art Basel Paris returns to the Grand Palais for its fifth edition. More than 200 galleries from 41 countries and territories are taking part, nearly 30 of them for the first time. For one week, collectors, dealers and art lovers from around the world descend on Paris. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of it, and to choose the right place to stay.
Art Basel Paris 2026 at a Glance: Dates, Opening Hours and Ticket Prices
Information | Details |
Venue | Grand Palais, avenue Winston-Churchill, 75008 Paris |
Avant-Première (invitation only) | Tuesday, October 20 |
Preview Days (VIP) | Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October |
Public Vernissage | Thursday, October 22, 2 pm – 8 pm |
Public days | Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October, 11 am – 7 pm |
Full-price ticket | €45 |
Reduced ticket | €30 |
Evening ticket | €38 |
Tickets |
Insider tip: book online and aim for late Friday morning. Saturday afternoon is the busiest slot. Allow 2 to 4 hours inside.
What to See at the Grand Palais This Year
The Free Public Program: Art on the Streets of Paris
No ticket? Art Basel Paris spills out of the Grand Palais into nine landmark venues, free of charge, with Miu Miu as official partner.
Palais d'Iéna (16th): Miu Miu presents "Geste de Consolation", the first exhibition by filmmaker Alice Diop, October 21–25. Guided tour bookings open on the Miu Miu website on October 8.
Place Vendôme (1st): a monumental sculpture at the center of the square each year.
Avenue Winston-Churchill and Petit Palais (8th): installations around the fair. The Petit Palais also hosts the "Conversations" talks program.
Hôtel de la Marine, Domaine du Palais-Royal, Institut de France, Chapelle des Petits-Augustins (Beaux-Arts), Musée Eugène-Delacroix: sculptures and curated projects.
Maison Ruinart: carte blanche to Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata, with a monumental work unveiled for the occasion.
Art Basel publishes the full list of works a few days before opening.
The Free Public Program: Art on the Streets of Paris
No ticket? Art Basel Paris spills out of the Grand Palais into nine landmark venues, free of charge, with Miu Miu as official partner.
Palais d'Iéna (16th): Miu Miu presents "Geste de Consolation", the first exhibition by filmmaker Alice Diop, October 21–25. Guided tour bookings open on the Miu Miu website on October 8.
Place Vendôme (1st): a monumental sculpture at the center of the square each year.
Avenue Winston-Churchill and Petit Palais (8th): installations around the fair. The Petit Palais also hosts the "Conversations" talks program.
Hôtel de la Marine, Domaine du Palais-Royal, Institut de France, Chapelle des Petits-Augustins (Beaux-Arts), Musée Eugène-Delacroix: sculptures and curated projects.
Maison Ruinart: carte blanche to Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata, with a monumental work unveiled for the occasion.
Art Basel publishes the full list of works a few days before opening.
Paris Art Week: Other Events Not to Miss
Around Art Basel, Paris Art Week brings together several satellite fairs.
Asia Now, dedicated to Asian art scenes, returns to the Monnaie de Paris (6th) for its 12th edition.
Paris Internationale showcases young galleries. Galleries in the Marais and Saint-Germain also host openings and late nights all week.
Where to Stay During Art Basel Paris: The 5 Best Neighborhoods
Hotels in the Golden Triangle fill up fast that week. A private apartment gives you more space and a real Parisian address, ideal for hosting guests or working between appointments.
1. The 8th Arrondissement: Walking Distance to the Grand Palais
The obvious choice for professionals and collectors. Avenue Montaigne, rue François-Ier, the Champs-Élysées: everything is walkable. Metro: Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13) or Franklin D. Roosevelt (lines 1 and 9).
2. The 7th Arrondissement: Calm, With Pont Alexandre III Thrown In
Invalides and Gros-Caillou are a 10–15 minute walk from the Grand Palais across Pont Alexandre III. Residential, elegant and quieter at night.
3. The 16th Arrondissement: For the Miu Miu Program
Around Iéna and Trocadéro, you are steps from the Palais d'Iéna and the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris. Spacious Haussmannian apartments, well suited to families and longer stays.
4. The Marais (3rd and 4th): In the Heart of the Gallery District
The highest concentration of galleries in Paris, with a lively evening scene. Metro line 1 gets you to the Grand Palais in under 20 minutes.
5. Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th): Left Bank Living
Monnaie de Paris (Asia Now), Institut de France, Musée Delacroix, the galleries of rue de Seine: the 6th sits at the center of the off-site program.
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FAQ: Art Basel Paris 2026
When is Art Basel Paris 2026? Public days run from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11 am to 7 pm, at the Grand Palais. The public Vernissage is on Thursday, October 22.
How much are Art Basel Paris tickets? A full-price ticket costs €45, a reduced ticket €30 and an evening ticket €38. Tickets are sold on artbasel.com/paris.
Can you see Art Basel Paris for free? Partly, yes. The public program is free across nine Paris venues, including the Palais d'Iéna, Place Vendôme and avenue Winston-Churchill.
How do I get to the Grand Palais? Take the metro to Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13) or Franklin D. Roosevelt (lines 1 and 9). The Grand Palais is about 10 minutes from Châtelet.
Which neighborhood is best to stay in during Art Basel Paris? The 8th to walk to the Grand Palais, the 7th for calm, the Marais for galleries and Saint-Germain for Left Bank charm. Book at least two weeks ahead.
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