Art Basel Miami Beach runs December 4 to 6, 2026, with invitation-only preview days ahead of the public opening. If you are planning around the fair, this guide sets out the Art Basel Miami dates and schedule: the public days, the preview and VIP days, and how the wider Miami Art Week fits around the main fair. (New to it all? Start with what Art Basel Miami is.)
Art Basel Miami 2026 dates
The 2026 edition takes place December 4 to 6, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Those are the public days, when ticket holders can visit the fair floor. Art Basel Miami Beach is held in the first week of December every year, so future editions fall in the same early-December window.
Preview and VIP days versus public days
The fair opens before the public days with preview and VIP days, which are by invitation only. These are when collectors, press, and VIP guests get first access and when much of the serious buying happens. The public days follow, open to anyone with a ticket. Official preview-day timings are confirmed closer to the fair on the Art Basel website, so check there for the exact preview schedule for the current year.
How Miami Art Week fits around the fair
Art Basel is the anchor, but it sits inside a wider stretch known as Miami Art Week, which runs from the Tuesday before the main fair through the following weekend. The satellite fairs, including Design Miami, Untitled Art, NADA Miami, Scope, Art Miami and Context, Pinta, and Prizm, open across that week alongside gallery shows and parties. For where they all sit across the city, see the Art Basel Miami venues and locations guide.
Planning your days at the fair
If you have a preview invitation, the early days are the quietest and the best for buying. Otherwise, pick a public day and build an itinerary around it, leaving time for one or two satellite fairs. First-timers can see what to expect at Art Basel Miami for a fuller day plan.
If you are exhibiting, book around the dates
If you are taking space for the week, work back from the December dates. Most brands secure temporary space three to six months ahead, with prime spots gone by August. See how to book a showroom for Art Basel Miami, and when you are ready, browse Art Basel space rentals in Miami or showrooms in Miami.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Art Basel Miami 2026?
Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 runs December 4 to 6, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Those are the public days. Invitation-only preview and VIP days come immediately before them.
How many days does Art Basel Miami last?
The public days run over a long weekend, with preview and VIP days before them by invitation. The wider Miami Art Week, including the satellite fairs, stretches across roughly a week.
What is the difference between preview days and public days?
Preview and VIP days are invitation-only and give collectors and press first access to the fair. Public days are open to anyone with a ticket and follow the preview days.
When does Miami Art Week start?
Miami Art Week generally starts on the Tuesday before the main fair and runs through the following weekend. Most satellite fairs open across that stretch rather than only on the Art Basel public days.
Is Art Basel Miami always in December?
Yes. Art Basel Miami Beach is held in the first week of December every year. The exact dates shift slightly year to year, but the early-December window is consistent.
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