20 Must-Visit Art and Design Fairs in 2026
- Anna Lilli Garai
- 6 hours ago
- 3 min read
The international fair calendar is already packed, but 2026 is shaping up to be a year worth following closely. From iconic names to newcomers worth watching, the 2026 fair line-up shows where the art and design world is heading.
JANUARY
Maison&Objet
Location: Paris, France
Date: January 15–19, 2026
About: One of the most influential design fairs globally, showcasing over 2,300 brands. This year’s theme, Past Reveals Future, explores heritage in furniture design.
More info: maison-objet.com
London Art Fair
Location: London, UK
Date: January 21–25, 2026
About: A major platform for contemporary British artists, mixing emerging names and iconic figures like David Hockney.
More info: londonartfair.co.uk
FEBRUARY
India Art Fair
Location: New Delhi, India
Date: February 5–8, 2026
About: South Asia’s leading international art fair, now showcasing design, craft, and architecture alongside fine art.
More info: indiaartfair.in
NOMAD St. Moritz
Location: St. Moritz, Switzerland
Date: February 12–15, 2026
About: A boutique design fair held in a private villa setting, focusing on collectible design and rare works.
More info: nomad-circle.com
MARCH
FORMA Design Fair
Location: Madrid, Spain
Date: March 4–8, 2026
About: A collaboration with Madrid’s cultural authorities, FORMA brings galleries, designers, and studios together at Matadero Madrid.
More info: forma-madrid.es
Nairobi Design Week
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Date: March 7–15, 2026
About: Celebrating its 10th anniversary with the theme Let’s Be Human, the festival spotlights design as a tool for empathy and human connection.
More info: nairobi.design
Art Basel Hong Kong
Location: Hong Kong
Date: March 27–29, 2026
About: A bridge between Eastern and Western art markets, showcasing top galleries and work from Asia and beyond.
More info: artbasel.com/hong-kong
APRIL
Salone del Mobile
Location: Milan, Italy
Date: April 21–26, 2026
About: The world’s biggest design event. Expect emblematic installations and city-wide activations from major global brands.
More info: salonemilano.it
MAY
La Biennale di Venezia
Location: Venice, Italy
Date: May 9 – November 22, 2026
About: The oldest and most prestigious international art exhibition, featuring global pavilions across disciplines.
More info: labiennale.org
DesignMarch
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
Date: May 6–10, 2026
About: Iceland’s leading design event, this year exploring “connection” in a digitally fragmented world.
More info: designmarch.is
NYCxDESIGN Festival
Location: New York, USA
Date: May 14–20, 2026
About: A city-wide celebration with over 250 events, bringing design to life through public installations, panels, and exhibitions.
More info: festival.nycxdesign.org
JUNE
3daysofdesign
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Date: June 10–12, 2026
About: Denmark’s most anticipated design showcase, with open studios, installations, and meet-the-designer events across the city.
More info: 3daysofdesign.dk
Art Basel Switzerland
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Date: June 18–21, 2026
About: The world’s most prestigious art fair, with over 200 top galleries and a concentration of global collectors.
More info: artbasel.com/basel
JULY
Seattle Art Fair
Location: Seattle, USA
Date: July 23–26, 2026
About: A vibrant fair spotlighting contemporary art in the Pacific Northwest, with satellite shows and public programming.
More info: seattleartfair.com
AUGUST
Helsinki Design Week
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Date: August 28 – September 6, 2026
About: Finland’s largest design event, catering to both professionals and the public with exhibitions, workshops, and family programming.
More info: helsinkidesignweek.com
SEPTEMBER
London Design Festival
Location: London, UK
Date: September 12–20, 2026
About: A design showcase across the city’s museums and public spaces, in partnership with major cultural institutions.
More info: londondesignfestival.com
Downtown Design Dubai
Location: Dubai, UAE
Date: September 15–18, 2026
About: The premier design fair of the Middle East, with a focus on regional innovation and global design dialogue.
More info: downtowndesign.com
Vienna Design Week
Location: Vienna, Austria
Date: September 25 – October 4, 2026
About: Celebrating its 20th edition, the festival explores how design shapes city life and brings together over 200 events.
More info: viennadesignweek.at
OCTOBER
1Dutch Design Week
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Date: October 17–25, 2026
About: Focused on forward-thinking and sustainable design, the fair highlights boundary-pushing creatives.
More info: ddw.nl
DECEMBER
Art Basel Miami Beach
Location: Miami, USA
Date: December 4–6, 2026
About: The most energetic and cross-disciplinary of the Basel fairs, blending contemporary art with design, fashion, and nightlife.
More info: artbasel.com/miami-beach
Some are destination events, others are signals of regional shifts or curatorial experiments. Either way, these 20 fairs are setting the tone for 2026.
