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Art week · North America

Art Basel Miami Beach

The most important art fair in the Americas and Miami's premier social week.

Miami Beach, FL, United States · Dec 4-6 2026 (VIP Dec 2-3; Art Week ~Dec 1-7)

WHY IT MATTERS

The most important art fair in the Americas and Miami's premier social week.

THE NIGHT

What you’re here for

  • Faena parties
  • Wynwood
  • satellite fair openings
  • club circuit
BASE CAMP

Where to stay

  • South Beach, Faena, Setai, Design District
BETWEEN IT ALL

What to eat

  • Carbone
  • Joe's Stone Crab
  • Wynwood dining
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Know before you go

  • Day ticket ~$88; VIP invites for early access
QUICK ANSWERS

The practical bits

when is art basel miami 2026

Typically Dec 4-6 2026 (VIP Dec 2-3; Art Week ~Dec 1-7). Next edition: 4 December 2026. Dates are set.

art basel miami vip preview

The most important art fair in the Americas and Miami's premier social week. Typically Dec 4-6 2026 (VIP Dec 2-3; Art Week ~Dec 1-7).

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