Art Brussels 2026
Brussels, Belgium
Art Fair
Event Details
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Date & Time
Preview
23 April 2026
Public Days
24 April 2026 - 26 April 2026
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Tickets
General Admission
About This Event
🖼 Fair Type
Contemporary Art Fair – Art Brussels showcases cutting-edge contemporary and emerging art alongside mid-career and established artists.🖼 Art Categories
- Contemporary Art: From global and Belgian galleries
- Discovery Focus: About 1/3 of participants are young/emerging galleries
- SOLO: Deep solo artist presentations, including rediscovered or conceptual artists
- Media: Painting, sculpture, installation, digital, new media
- 2025 Highlights:
- “The Screen” – curated video art program
- “Monumental Artworks” – large-scale installations
🏢 Number of Exhibitors
- ~165 galleries from 35 countries
- 800+ artists presented
- Strong representation from Belgium, France, Germany, UK, US, Asia
🌍 Main Exhibitors
- PRIME: Xavier Hufkens, dépendance, Rodolphe Janssen, Perrotin, Almine Rech, Tim Van Laere
- DISCOVERY: Southard Reid, Hannah Barry, Gallery Vacancy
- SOLO: Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Barbé-Urbain
- Belgian Anchors: Galerie Greta Meert, Baronian, Meessen De Clercq
- Expect standout booths and curated video pieces in 2025’s new media programs
🎭 Associated Events
- Art Brussels Week:
- Brussels Gallery Night
- Independent Brussels (parallel fair)
- Talks & Conversations: Artist panels and collector discussions
- Cultural Programming:
- Openings at WIELS, Bozar, Kanal Pompidou
- Receptions hosted by embassies & sponsors
- Ruinart champagne collaborations
♿ Accessibility
- Fully accessible venue (Palace 5 at Brussels Expo)
- Step-free entrance
- Wide aisles and flat surfaces
- Dedicated parking
- Free companion admission available upon request
🌐 Language Support
- Primary Language: English
- Also Used: French and Dutch (especially in signage & materials)
- Staff & Exhibitors: Mostly English-speaking, but multilingual assistance common
🚗 Transportation
- Address: Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Brussels
- Metro: Line 6 to Heysel/Heizel – 5 min walk
- Tram: Lines 7 and 51
- Car: ~20 mins from city center
- Parking C available at Brussels Expo (~€6 flat rate)
- VIP Shuttle: Often runs from central Brussels (e.g. Sablon area)
🗺 Map / Directions
- Google Maps: Search “Brussels Expo, Palais 5”
- Entrance: Via Gate A near Atomium
- From Metro Heizel, follow signs to Palace 5
📱 Social Media & Website
- Website: artbrussels.com
- Instagram: @artbrussels (#ArtBrussels)
- Facebook: Art Brussels
- Twitter: @ArtBrussels
- Content: IG Stories “Booth of the Day”, behind-the-scenes, opening day highlights
📸 Photos & Videos
- Photos:
- Official press images via the fair’s website
- Coverage from Artdependence, Ocula, The Brussels Times
- Artsy and Artforum photo features on discoveries
- Videos:
- Official aftermovie
- Video previews and highlights from 2025’s video art section
- Instagram & YouTube updates during the fair
📞 Organizer / Contact
- Organizer: Art Brussels (via Easyfairs Belgium)
- Contact Email: info@artbrussels.com
- Press: press@artbrussels.com
- Phone: +32 2 740 10 70