# Basel Art Week 2026


- Dates: June 14 – 21, 2026
- Where: Basel, Switzerland
- Times: local (CEST)
- Listed: 27 events
- Page with map, search and favourites: https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel

## Sunday 14 June 2026

- **All day** · [Basel Social Club Opening](https://artweekguide.com/events/basel-social-club-opening) — Drinks at Basel Social Club. An opening drinks event for Basel Social Club, part of Basel Art Week 2026. The Social Club takes over disused buildings such as former factories, banks and office buildings. It combines emerging art with dining, music and performance spaces, as an alternative to the traditional fair format.

## Monday 15 June 2026

- **9:00 AM** · [Kunsthalle Basel Breakfast](https://artweekguide.com/events/kunsthalle-basel-breakfast) — Breakfast & Brunch at Kunsthalle Basel. A breakfast at Kunsthalle Basel, taking place as part of Basel Art Week 2026. Entry is with a VIP Card.
- **9:30 AM** · [La Kunsthalle Mulhouse \| Breakfast & Exhibition Tours](https://artweekguide.com/events/la-kunsthalle-mulhouse-breakfast-exhibition-tours) — Museum at La Kunsthalle Mulhouse. La Kunsthalle Mulhouse hosts breakfast and guided exhibition tours as part of Basel Art Week 2026. Shuttle buses run to the museum from Messeplatz.
- **All day** · [Liste Art Fair Opening](https://artweekguide.com/events/liste-art-fair-opening) — Fair at Messe Basel
- **4:00 PM** · [Art Basel Unlimited Preview](https://artweekguide.com/events/art-basel-unlimited-preview) — Fair at Messe Basel. A preview of Unlimited, the Art Basel sector for projects too large for a standard fair stand, held at Messe Basel as part of Basel Art Week 2026. Monumental installations, large sculptures, wall paintings, video projections and performances fill a 16,000-square-metre hall, with presentation overseen by curator Ruba Katrib.

## Tuesday 16 June 2026

- **11:00 AM** · [Art Basel VIP Preview](https://artweekguide.com/events/art-basel-vip-preview) — Fair at Messe Basel. The VIP preview of Art Basel takes place at Messe Basel as part of Basel Art Week 2026. The fair brings together more than 200 galleries and over 4,000 artists from five continents, while other exhibitions run in and around the city during the week.
- **12:00 PM** · [photo basel vernissage](https://artweekguide.com/events/photo-basel-vernissage) — Fair at Volkshaus Basel. The opening of photo basel, a fair of fine art photography at Volkshaus Basel as part of Basel Art Week 2026. Leading international galleries present work by more than 150 artists, alongside curated exhibitions, artist talks, panel discussions and special projects. RSVP required.
- **5:00 PM** · [Africa Basel Vernissage](https://artweekguide.com/events/africa-basel-vernissage) — Fair at Klybeck 610 Event-Plattform. This is the opening of Africa Basel, a contemporary art fair devoted to work from Africa and its diaspora. It runs at Klybeck 610 Event-Plattform as part of Basel Art Week 2026, alongside Art Basel week, and brings together galleries, collectors and artists. RSVP is required.
- **5:00 PM** · [Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books \| Guided Tours Living with Nature](https://artweekguide.com/events/dr-jorn-gunther-rare-books-guided-tours-living-with-nature) — Show at Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books. Guided tours of *Living with Nature*, the gallery's latest exhibition in Basel's historic centre, open to VIP Card holders. The display of manuscript artworks spans almost a thousand years and looks at how people have coexisted with, struggled against, exploited and sought harmony with the natural world.
- **All day** · [Messeplatz Commission: Nairy Baghramian](https://artweekguide.com/events/messeplatz-commission-nairy-baghramian) — Show at Messeplatz. Nairy Baghramian, a first Art Basel Awards Gold Award recipient in the Established Artist category, presents a new site-responsive installation on the Messeplatz. *Modèle vivant (S'empilant)* (2026) was made for the square's fountain and has four large sculptural groupings combining biomorphic forms with geometric supports.

## Wednesday 17 June 2026

- **8:30 AM** · [Kunsthaus Baselland \| Brunch & Artists’ Talk Monira Al Qadiri. Benzene Float](https://artweekguide.com/events/kunsthaus-baselland-brunch-artists-talk-monira-al-qadiri-benzene-float) — Talk at Kunsthaus Baselland. A brunch and artist's talk at Kunsthaus Baselland in Münchenstein, part of Basel Art Week 2026. It centres on Monira Al Qadiri's exhibition *Benzene Float*. Entry is with a VIP Card.
- **11:00 AM** · [VOLTA Basel VIP Opening](https://artweekguide.com/events/volta-basel-vip-opening) — Fair at Messe Basel
- **12:00 PM** · [Invisible Flock](https://artweekguide.com/events/invisible-flock) — Other at wirdnachgereicht. An event at wirdnachgereicht as part of Basel Art Week 2026 in Basel. RSVP is needed.
- **8:00 PM** · [Late-Night Beyeler: Pierre Huyghe](https://artweekguide.com/events/late-night-beyeler-pierre-huyghe) — Museum at Fondation Beyeler. A late-night museum opening at Fondation Beyeler in Basel, taking place as part of Basel Art Week 2026. The evening centres on Pierre Huyghe.
- **8:00 PM** · [HEK \| Digital Installation Unveiling](https://artweekguide.com/events/hek-digital-installation-unveiling) — Show at HEK (House of Electronic Arts). A digital installation is unveiled at HEK (House of Electronic Arts) as part of Basel Art Week 2026. Entry is with a VIP Card.

## Thursday 18 June 2026

- **9:00 AM** · [Kunstmuseum Basel \| Breakfast](https://artweekguide.com/events/kunstmuseum-basel-breakfast) — Breakfast & Brunch at Kunstmuseum Basel. A breakfast at Kunstmuseum Basel, held as part of Basel Art Week 2026. Entry during the morning session is for holders of the First Choice VIP Card.
- **1:00 PM** · [Arthur Jafa: Art Basel Awards](https://artweekguide.com/events/arthur-jafa-art-basel-awards) — Talk at Messe Basel
- **3:00 PM** · [Diego Marcon: Art Basel Awards](https://artweekguide.com/events/diego-marcon-art-basel-awards) — Talk at Messe Basel
- **3:00 PM** · [Münsterplatz Public Commission: Ibrahim Mahama](https://artweekguide.com/events/munsterplatz-public-commission-ibrahim-mahama) — Show
- **7:00 PM** · [Art Basel's Unlimited Night](https://artweekguide.com/events/art-basel-s-unlimited-night) — Party at Messe Basel. An evening party at Messe Basel during Basel Art Week 2026, built around the Unlimited sector of Art Basel. Opening hours are extended for the night, and special performances run alongside the works on view.
- **9:00 PM** · [Africa Basel Nocturne with DJ Copper](https://artweekguide.com/events/africa-basel-nocturne-with-dj-copper) — Party at Bar Derrière. A late-night party at Bar Derrière during Basel Art Week 2026, with a set by DJ Copper from Zambia. The music draws on Zamrock, psychedelic grooves and African rhythms. Artists, collectors and guests are invited, and an RSVP is needed.

Still on from an earlier day:

- **Until Sun** · [Invisible Flock](https://artweekguide.com/events/invisible-flock) — Other at wirdnachgereicht. An event at wirdnachgereicht as part of Basel Art Week 2026 in Basel. RSVP is needed.

## Friday 19 June 2026

- **8:00 PM** · [Kunsthalle Basel Party](https://artweekguide.com/events/kunsthalle-basel-party) — Party
- **9:00 PM** · [Africa Basel Nocturne with DJ Mo Laudi](https://artweekguide.com/events/africa-basel-nocturne-with-dj-mo-laudi) — Party at Bar Derrière. Africa Basel hosts an evening DJ set by Mo Laudi at Bar Derrière, part of Basel Art Week 2026. The programme centres on contemporary African sounds and global rhythms, with artists, collectors and guests attending. There is a surprise for the FABs, the Friends of Africa Basel. RSVP is required.

Still on from an earlier day:

- **Until Sun** · [Invisible Flock](https://artweekguide.com/events/invisible-flock) — Other at wirdnachgereicht. An event at wirdnachgereicht as part of Basel Art Week 2026 in Basel. RSVP is needed.

## Saturday 20 June 2026

- **11:00 AM** · [Africa Basel Connect](https://artweekguide.com/events/africa-basel-connect) — Drinks at Klybeck 610 Event-Plattform. A meet and greet at Klybeck 610 Event-Plattform for Basel Art Week 2026, with drinks and light nibbles. Guests can talk with Africa Basel's stakeholders, its team, and participating exhibitors and artists. RSVP is required.
- **9:00 PM** · [Africa Basel Nocturne with DJ Mother Dubber](https://artweekguide.com/events/africa-basel-nocturne-with-dj-mother-dubber) — Party at Bar Derrière. Africa Basel hosts an after-dark DJ night at Bar Derrière during Basel Art Week. Mother Dubber plays dub, jungle, acid house, Britcore and bass-heavy UK sounds, with artists, collectors and guests in the room. Mother Dubber's SoundCloud profile points to Geneva. RSVP is required.

Still on from an earlier day:

- **Until Sun** · [Invisible Flock](https://artweekguide.com/events/invisible-flock) — Other at wirdnachgereicht. An event at wirdnachgereicht as part of Basel Art Week 2026 in Basel. RSVP is needed.

## Sunday 21 June 2026

- **9:00 AM** · [Morning Swim: Haus Vischer Weber](https://artweekguide.com/events/morning-swim-haus-vischer-weber) — Other at Private Location
- **9:00 AM** · [Museum Tinguely \| Breakfast](https://artweekguide.com/events/museum-tinguely-breakfast) — Breakfast & Brunch at Museum Tinguely. A breakfast at Museum Tinguely during Basel Art Week 2026. Entry is with a First Choice VIP Card.

Still on from an earlier day:

- **Last day** · [Invisible Flock](https://artweekguide.com/events/invisible-flock) — Other at wirdnachgereicht. An event at wirdnachgereicht as part of Basel Art Week 2026 in Basel. RSVP is needed.

## By type

- [Art fairs](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/art-fairs) (6)
- [Parties](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/parties) (5)
- [Exhibitions and openings](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/exhibitions) (4)
- [Breakfasts and brunches](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/breakfasts) (3)
- [Talks](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/talks) (3)
- [Private views and drinks](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/private-views) (2)
- [Museum shows](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/museum-shows) (2)

## By day

- [Sunday 14 June](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/2026/2026-06-14)
- [Monday 15 June](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/2026/2026-06-15)
- [Tuesday 16 June](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/2026/2026-06-16)
- [Wednesday 17 June](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/2026/2026-06-17)
- [Thursday 18 June](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/2026/2026-06-18)
- [Friday 19 June](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/2026/2026-06-19)
- [Saturday 20 June](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/2026/2026-06-20)
- [Sunday 21 June](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/art-basel/2026/2026-06-21)

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