ART DUBAI 2026- 20th Edition
Art Dubai, established in 2007, is the most important global art event in the Middle East. It serves as a catalyst for the rapid expansion of the region’s art scene and creative economy, as well as an important gateway for discovery, learning, and exchange, highlighting galleries and artists from underrepresented geographies.
Each year, Art Dubai showcases approximately 120 contemporary, modern, and digital galleries from over 40 countries. The gallery programme is supplemented by artist commissions, an ambitious education programme, and the most extensive talks and conference programming of any international art fair, including the Global Art Forum and an annual digital summit.
ART DUBAI 2026 Details
When is Art Dubai 2026?
The event will be held on 17- 19 April 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah with previews on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April.
What are the opening hours of the event?
The four sections of the fair—Bawwaba, Digital, Zamaniyyat, and Bawwaba Extended—will showcase fascinating new perspectives from around the world. There will also be a lot of parallel programming, such as talks, workshops, performances, major artist commissions, and educational initiatives.
| Friday- 17 April | 2 – 9pm |
| Saturday- 18 April | 2 – 9pm |
| Sunday- 19 April | VIP hours- 10am – 12pm Public hours- 12pm – 6pm |
Exhibitors of the event
Art Dubai Galleries highlights exhibitors whose programs set standards for creativity, curatorial excellence, and cultural dialogue.
Click to know more about the exhibitors- https://www.artdubai.ae/exhibitors-2026/
What programs are offered by Art Dubai 2026?
Galleries
Art Dubai is the region’s premier art fair, showcasing the artists, galleries, and collectors whose ideas and practices are influencing the future of the art world. The 2026 gallery programme includes over 100 modern, contemporary, and digital presentations from 35 countries.
Talks and Conferences
Art Dubai has the most extensive talks programme of any international art fair, bringing together a diverse range of experts, including Modern Arab scholars, international artists, innovators, and the world’s brightest minds. This year’s programme included the renowned Global Art Forum, titled “The New New Normal”; the second edition of Art Dubai Digital’s Digital Summit; and a new series of Conversations with Artists and Collectors, as well as Modern Talks.
Performances and Installations
Prominent international artists showcased a number of site-specific pieces and interventions, such as Mexican artist Héctor Zamora’s performances at the fair, New York-based artist Ania Soliman’s expansive installation, which was inspired by Beirut’s ongoing energy crisis, and Total Arts’ latest project at the Courtyard, which was constructed out of found objects
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