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Art Basel Paris 2026 – VIP Preview (second morning)

Private location

Second VIP preview session at the Grand Palais, by invitation only, for First Choice, Preview, One-Day VIP and Two-Day VIP cardholders, before the Vernissage opens at 2pm.

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Moderne Art Fair 2026

11:00 AM · Oct 22 – 25

Moderne Art Fair – Pavillons éphémères, Place de la Concorde · Concorde / Tuileries

Moderne Art Fair (formerly Art Élysées), the fair for modern art, contemporary art and design, in temporary pavilions on Place de la Concorde with around 60 French and international galleries. The 2026 guest of honour is the Institut du monde arabe, showing works from its Claude & France Lemand donation (Etel Adnan, Shafic Abboud, Dia Al-Azzawi, Baya and others), plus the exhibitions 'Dialogues Alger – Paris' (curated by Claude Lemand) and a presentation by Penang's LIN Xiang Xiong Art Gallery Museum, alongside talks and signings. Tickets EUR 25 (students EUR 15); free for under-16s and art students. Hours: Thu 22 Oct 11:00–20:00; Fri 23 Oct 11:00–20:00; Sat 24 Oct 11:00–20:00; Sun 25 Oct 11:00–18:00.

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Art Basel Paris 2026 – Vernissage

2:00 PM

Grand Palais · Champs-Élysées / Matignon

Vernissage of Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais, open to Vernissage ticket holders (€120, including a glass of champagne or soft drink), Permanent+ ticket and Premium pass holders, and VIP cardholders. The afternoon's Conversations talks take place in the Grand Palais auditorium.

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AKAA 2026 – Collector Preview & Opening

Private location

Invitation-only collector preview and opening of the 11th edition of AKAA (Also Known As Africa) at the Carreau du Temple.

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Menart Fair 2026 – Institutions & Collectors' Preview

Private location

Invitation-only preview for institutions and collectors of the 7th Menart Fair (modern and contemporary MENA art) at Galerie Joseph, rue de Turenne.