Mark your calendars for Mar. 27 to 29, 2026 — because the region’s most illustrious art fair, Art Basel Hong Kong, is shaping up for its most extensive edition yet!

This year, Art Basel Hong Kong will feature 240 galleries from 41 countries and territories, with 32 newcomers and more than half of the participating galleries from the Asia-Pacific region. This number once again reflects the fair’s focus on regional voices, artistic innovation, and cross-cultural exchange, culminating at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Notable newcomers include A Lighthouse called Kanata (Tokyo), The Commercial (Sydney), Pilevneli (Istanbul), Uffner & Liu (New York), Galería Casado Santapau (Madrid), and 1 Mira Madrid / 2 Mira Archiv (Madrid).

The organizers have also announced the debut of a new curatorial team for Encounters, alongside a new section called “Sectors,” dedicated to works created within the past five years. The new section will highlight emerging practices and current artistic narratives through 10 curated booths by 13 participating galleries.

The fair’s Encounter section, dedicated to large-scale installations and performances, will adopt a new curatorial model led by four Asia-based curators — Mami Kataoka (Director of Mori Art Museum, Tokyo), Isabella Tam (Curator of Visual Art, M+ Hong Kong), Alia Swastika (Curator, Researcher, and Writer, Jakarta), and Hirokazu Tokuyama (Senior Curator, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo), bringing fresh regional perspectives to its most immersive platform.

The city-wide Public Program will also return, featuring free film screenings, talks, and institutional collaborations. The Film Program will be curated by media artist Ellen Pau, while the Conversations series will include sessions that are guest-curated by Museum MACAN Director Venus Lau.

As part of its ongoing partnership with M+, Art Basel will once commission a large-scale artwork for the museum’s façade. From Mar. 23, 2026, Pakistani-American artist Shazia Sikander’s “3 to 12 Nautical Miles” will be displayed on the building’s exterior, reflecting Art Basel’s commitment to bringing ambitious contemporary art into the public realm.

The fair will also expand its digital art offerings through Zero 10, a curated initiative that supports artists working in new media and emerging technologies.

With returning key sections such as Galleries, Discoveries, and Insights, as well as returning exhibitors and first-time participants, and a strong focus on emerging talent, Art Basel 2026 aims to connect artistic legacies with new creative directions.

“This edition celebrates Hong Kong’s role as Asia’s global cultural hub,” said Angelle Siyang-Le, Director of Art Basel Hong Kong. “Above all, our aim is to inspire, to foster learning, and to bring communities together. Art Basel Hong Kong is more than an art fair — it is a living ecosystem where creativity and culture drive a vibrant, resilient art market.”

Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 will happen at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from Mar. 27 to 29, 2026, with Preview days on Mar. 25 and 26. Tickets are now exclusively available for purchase via the website, with advanced pricing applicable until Mar. 9, 2026. Standard prices will apply from Mar. 10, 2026.

Ticket prices vary depending on days, with GA Single Day Tickets ranging from HK$410 to HK$740. Two-day passes are priced at HK$1,240, Premium at HK$4,800, and Premium Discovery at HK$12,800.

See the full list of exhibitors and gallery list at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 here. For more information and updates, visit their Facebook and Instagram.