Art Fair PH 2026: A New Beginning at the PH’s Future Arts and Culture Hub
Following its successful run at The Ayala Triangle Gardens for Art Fair Philippines 2025, the country’s most renowned art fair is making a move to a new home over at Circuit Corporate Center One, Circuit Makati.
Here’s what to expect from this year’s edition of Art Fair Philippines on Feb. 6 to 8, 2026.
New Venue: Circuit Makati
From the wide expanse of the Ayala Triangle Gardens for last year’s fair, the premier Philippine art fair is now moving to the site of the country’s future arts and culture hub – Circuit Makati.
“The Art Fair PH moves here first,” said Co-founder Trickie Lopa in a private media event held on Jan. 14, 2025, at The Social Hall, The CityFlats Circuit Makati. “Eventually there’s going to be a Contemporary Arts Center that’s opening here, so it’s going to change the life of the city.”
“Circuit was always envisioned from the beginning as a creative and cultural district” said Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, Creative Director of Ayala Land Inc., in a video welcoming the media. “A place where art, performance, and public life coexist across indoor venues, open spaces, and everyday settings, and also with the soon to rise Contemporary Art Center.”
“More than a venue, this moment marks the beginning of a longer cultural ecosystem being built in Circuit,” she continued. “One that will continue to grow through a broader cultural roadmap for the area.”
What to Expect at Art Fair Philippines 2026
Participating Galleries
The 2026 edition of the fair brings together leading galleries from the Philippines alongside exhibitors from France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Spain. This wide selection reinforces Manila’s growing role as a creative hub within the Asian and international art
ArtFairPH/Projects
ArtFairPH/Projects presents a curated selection of artists in different stages in their careers – from modern masters to contemporary visionaries – celebrating artistic excellence and experimental innovation.
Selected by the founders themselves, the artists featured in this part of the fair are to be presented to fairgoers for the first time.
This year’s artist selection includes the foundations of Philippine art and an eclectic mix of modern artists. The contemporary lineup includes Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Ambie Abaño, Ged Unson Merino, Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn, Berlin-based Sa Tahanan Co. collective, and Spanish artist Ampparito.
Late Filipino masters Brenda Fajardo, Constancio Bernardo, Solomon Saprid, and Romeo Tabuena complete the roster, ensuring that their legacies of feminist social realism and geometric abstraction continue to resonate with today’s generation.
Nazareno/Lichauco will once again be designing this space, with this year’s concept said to be a sort of a “town plaza.”
ArtFairPH/Digital
Art Fair Philippines continues its study on the connection of art and technology through this space, highlighting works that dabble in animation, virtual and augmented reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the metaverse.
Artists presenting their work under this category are TRNZ, a painter and graphic artist debuting his animated short film “The Keeper,” and TLYR Collective, presenting their works that center on the theme of “digital alchemy.”
ArtFairPH/Talks
In partnership with the Ateneo Art Gallery and the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, ArtFairPH/Talks continues the fair’s mission of developing audiences for contemporary arts.
The fair features daily sessions that deep dive into the evolving art landscape, as well as exchange views on art collecting and the art market. Speakers and topics for this year’s sessions will be announced soon on the fair’s website.
ArtFairPH/Residencies
In contrast to the usual artist residencies, Art Fair Philippines expands the horizons of Filipino artists by inviting international curators for a global exchange of ideas about the vibrant Philippine art scene.
For this year’s edition, the fair has invited New York-based independent curator and producer Anne-Laure Lemaitre as the recipient for this residency grant. She is recognized for her work in cross-disciplinary projects and her expertise in blending public art, technology, and cultural storytelling.
Applications for ArtFairPH/Residencies are now officially open.
BPI Sponsors Project
As co-presenter of the Art Fair Philippines, the Bank of the Philippine Islands is sponsoring multimedia artist AR Manalo and will be presenting his works at the BPI Lounge in the Art Fair.
10 Days of Art
Various public spaces around Makati City will be transformed into large public art installations from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8, 2026, celebrating the best of Makati’s cultural spirit for 10 days.
These installations include works by Alfredo & Isabel Aquilizan (Ayala Tower One, Fountain Area), Ronald Ventura (Ayala Malls Circuit), Mich Dulce (Greenbelt 5 Gallery), Joel Wijangco (Greenbelt 5 Gallery), and FotomotoPH (Paseo Underpass).
Participating galleries and exhibits will also be holding a Gallery Weekend from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2026, where audiences can visit the galleries in their own locations for a sneak peek of what they’re showcasing during the fair proper.
Art Fair Philippines 2026
Tickets to Art Fair Philippines are priced at P750 (General admission), P500 (available on-site; PWDs, Students, Senior Citizens), and P300 (Makati students and teachers). They are available now on Art Fair PH's website. Tickets will also be sold at the door on fair days for the same prices.
Art Fair Philippines is co-presented by Ayala Land Inc, Bank of the Philippine Islands, and Globe. For more information and updates, follow Art Fair Philippines on their Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), and Instagram pages.
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