Art Basel Paris 2026 Brings 211 Exhibitors to Grand Palais Under New Director Karim Crippa

Art Basel Paris will be held at the Grand Palais from October 23 to 25, 2026, with Preview Days on October 21 and 22, and a public Vernissage on October 22. This marks the fifth edition of the fair and the first under the direction of Karim Crippa. Crippa has stated that his focus is on strengthening a platform shaped by the city of Paris, for the city, and in dialogue with the international art and cultural community.

The 2026 edition brings together 211 exhibitors from 41 countries and territories, spanning the fair’s three sectors: Galeries, Emergence, and Premise. Nearly 30 galleries are joining the fair for the first time, reflecting the event’s expanding international reach. The fair’s structure is designed to showcase a wide range of artistic practices and perspectives from around the world.

A record 12 joint booth presentations will be featured at this edition, highlighting a growing culture of experimentation and collaboration among galleries. These joint booths represent new formats for presentation within the main sector, encouraging exhibitors to develop innovative approaches to displaying art.

The acclaimed Public Program returns for its fifth edition, organized in partnership with leading Parisian institutions. Miu Miu serves as the Official Partner of the Public Program, supporting a variety of activities that extend the fair’s engagement beyond the gallery booths and into the broader cultural landscape of Paris.

The fair’s signature rehang initiative, Oh La La!, will take place on October 23 and 24. This initiative is led by a guest collaborator from outside the art world, bringing a fresh perspective to the presentation of artworks and contributing to the fair’s dynamic character.

Avant-Première, the invitation-only preview for galleries and their principal clients, returns for its second edition on October 20. This exclusive event provides an early opportunity for select participants to experience the fair’s offerings before the official opening.

French galleries play a significant role in Art Basel Paris 2026, with more than 60 exhibitors operating spaces in France. This strong local presence underscores the depth and continuity of the French gallery ecosystem and its central role in shaping the fair’s identity. The event reflects both the vitality of the Paris art scene and the ongoing commitment of the international gallery community.

According to the Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report 2026, sales in France reached USD 4.5 billion in 2025, a 9% year-on-year increase following two years of contraction and a return above 2019 levels. France accounts for 8% of the global art market, ranking as the fourth-largest market worldwide and the largest in the European Union, representing more than half of the EU art market by value. Art Basel Paris is positioned within this context, bringing together the strength of the French gallery ecosystem and fostering dialogue with the international art world under the glass dome of the Grand Palais, where diverse histories, cultures, and ideas converge in a distinctly Parisian and international setting.

The fair offers visitors the opportunity for personal experiences, from discovering unfamiliar artists to connecting with artworks. Art Basel Paris continues to serve as a platform for contemporary artistic, institutional, and market exchange, reflecting the contrasts and exchanges that define the city of Paris.