Must-See Art Fairs of 2025

Mar 14

It’s another exciting year for creatives and the art fair season is officially in full swing! These fairs are more than just marketplaces—they’re cultural hubs where artists, collectors, and industry professionals connect, discover new talent, and explore the latest trends.

Whether you’re an artist looking for representation, a collector hunting for the next big investment, or a curator scouting fresh talent, here are some upcoming international art fairs to check out.

Spring / Summer

Upcoming Wave of Major Art Fairs

Art Basel Hong Kong

Featuring 242 exhibitors from 42 countries, Art Basel Hong Kong will once again highlight the best of contemporary art. The fair’s sections include "Galleries," "Discoveries" for emerging artists, and "Insights" focusing on historical works from the Asia-Pacific region.

March 26 - 30, 2025
📍 Hong Kong
artbasel.com

SP-Arte, São Paulo

Taking place at the Bienal Pavilion in São Paulo, this year the fair celebrates its 21st edition as Brazil's premier art and design fair. Featuring around 200 exhibitors, including galleries, design studios, and cultural institutions, the fair expands its structure with the Palco SP-Arte and hosts programs on the art market, collecting, and large-format artworks. With a mix of established galleries like Almeida & Dale and emerging ones like Flexa, SP-Arte strengthens its international presence. A key highlight is the "Material Intelligence" exhibition, focusing on the relationship between designers and materials.

April 3–6, 2025
📍 São Paulo, Brazil
sp-arte.com

Art Paris

Art Paris 2025 will return to the newly renovated Grand Palais, showcasing 170 exhibitors from 25 countries, a significant increase from the previous year. The fair will feature an expanded program with new thematic platforms, exhibitions, prizes, and panel discussions. 60% of exhibitors are from France, while 40% are international, with 36% being new participants. Art Paris emphasizes the diversity of the French gallery ecosystem and highlights emerging artists through the "Promises" sector. Notable returning galleries include Continua, Lelong & Co, and Almine Rech.

April 3–6, 2025
📍 Paris, France
artparis.com

Art Dubai

The 2025 edition of the fair is set to feature a dynamic lineup of contemporary, modern, and curated solo presentations. The Contemporary section will host 70 exhibitors from five continents, with first-time participants such as Bortolami (New York) and Mizuma Art Gallery (Tokyo), reinforcing Art Dubai’s global reach. Bawwaba will spotlight solo works made within the past year, curated by Mirjam Varadinis, exploring displacement and new models of coexistence. Notable presentations include works by Kate Newby and Tomás Saraceno. The Modern section will highlight influential artists from the 20th century, focusing on shared histories of migration and identity, with key presentations by Bertina Lopes, Mehdi Moutashar, and Venezuelan artist Darío Pérez Flores, marking the section's first Latin American inclusion.

April 18–20, 2025
📍 Dubai, UAE
artdubai.ae

Expo Chicago

Taking place at Navy Pier, Expo Chicago will feature over 170 exhibitors from 36 countries. A notable highlight is a partnership with the Galleries Association of Korea (Gaok), bringing 20 Korean galleries to the fair. This collaboration with Frieze expands the fair's global reach, with galleries like Gallery Baton and Lee & Bae taking part. New sections include Exposure, showcasing young galleries, and IN/SITU, curated by Jessica S. Hong, for large-scale works. The fair will also feature a dynamic selection of galleries, including blue-chip names like Lehmann Maupin and Monique Meloche.

April 25–27, 2025
Chicago, USA
expochicago.com

Art Brussels

Art Brussels 2025, celebrating its 41st edition from April 24 to 27, will showcase 165 galleries from 35 countries at the Brussels Expo. The fair features five sections: Prime, with 108 galleries presenting modern and contemporary works; Solo, highlighting 28 individual artist presentations; ’68 Forward, a new section celebrating experimental movements since 1968; Discovery, focusing on emerging international artists; and Invited, featuring seven innovative galleries offering fresh perspectives. Art Brussels remains a key platform for both established and emerging talents, reinforcing its reputation as a distinctive European art fair.

April 25–27, 2025
📍 Brussels, Belgium
artbrussels.com

Photo London

Photo London annually showcases premier international photography, blending historic and vintage works with contemporary perspectives. The fair features leading photography galleries and dealers, with its Discovery section highlighting emerging galleries and artists. Alongside the fair, a unique Public Programme includes special exhibitions, installations, and the Photo London Master of Photography Award. The event also hosts Pre-Fair Talks and fuels London’s vibrant photography scene, with satellite events across major institutions and creative hubs.

15 – 18 May 2025
📍 London, UK
photolondon.org

Art Basel, Switzerland

This year’s edition of Art Basel 2025 will feature 291 leading galleries from 42 countries, showcasing a wide range of media, from painting and sculpture to digital art. The fair introduces a new Premiere sector for cutting-edge works from the past five years and debuts 18 galleries from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Renowned artist Katharina Grosse will create an immersive installation at Messeplatz, while the Parcours sector, curated by Stefanie Hessler, offers a public art exhibition across Basel.

June 19–22, 2025
📍 Basel, Switzerland
artbasel.com

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