Art Basel Miami Beach

North America’s largest and most prestigious international contemporary art fair, returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) in South Beach with over 280 galleries from more than 40 countries showcasing works by thousands of emerging, mid-career, established and blue-chip artists.

Since its inception in 2002, Art Basel Miami Beach has grown to draw more than 80,000 visitors each year, from art dealers to artists, collectors, art aficionados and budding enthusiasts. It’s also become the splashiest annual cultural event in Greater Miami and Miami Beach, with countless parties and events attended by celebrities, tastemakers and fashionable crowds.

While Art Basel Miami Beach is the singular fair held inside the Miami Beach Convention Center, the broader Miami Art Week (November 30 to December 6, 2026) encompasses dozens of satellite fairs, gallery shows, industry panels and more, for a whirlwind week filled with artsy revelry for all.

Ticket Information

Art Basel Miami Beach kicks off December 2 to 3, 2026 with invitation-only VIP previews days and a vernissage celebration on December 3. The fair is open to the public December 4 to 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

There are a number of ticketing options, which can be purchased online in advance of the show or onsite at the MBCC. Single-day tickets start at $92.

First Access tickets ($105) grant access to the show one hour before the official opening during the public days. Weekend tickets ($170) allow you to take your time discovering the show over two days (December 5 and 6).

There’s also a Reduced Day ticket option ($68) available to students, visitors between the ages of 13 and 18 years, seniors, veterans and residents of Miami Beach. Proof is required to purchase this ticket.

Exhibitors And Sectors

The Art Basel exhibition space at the Miami Beach Convention Center is organized by sectors: Galleries, Meridians, Nova, Positions, Survey, Kabinett, Magazines and Conversations. The 2026 fair will also debut Zero 10, a sector dedicated to art of the digital era. These sectors divide the fair into separate curatorial spaces.

Galleries serves as the centerpiece of the show, and it’s where the majority of the fair’s international galleries showcase the works of the artists they represent.

Meridians, curated by Yasmil Raymond, is Art Basel Miami Beach’s platform for large-scale works that push the boundaries of the traditional art fair, while Nova focuses exclusively on new works created within the last three years, and Positions brings together select solo presentations by emerging artists represented by young galleries.

Kabinett and Survey both take a historical approach to curation. Kabinett features thematic group exhibitions and art historical showcases, as well as solo presentations, while Survey is dedicated to galleries highlighting artistic practices of historic relevance.

Magazines is where editors and publishers display international art publications, and Conversations features panel discussions and lectures by inspiring cultural leaders and artists.

Parking At Art Basel

Both valet parking and self-parking are available at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Valet service is located near the West Lobby, at the main entrance off Convention Center Drive, and ranges from $30 to $35.

There’s an 800-space parking garage onsite for self-parking, several municipal and private parking garages, and street parking available throughout Miami Beach.

Check out our full guide to Art Basel transportation and getting around during Miami Art Week.

Discounted Stays At Miami Beach Hotels

When planning your visit to Art Basel Miami Beach, you can’t go wrong with a stay at one of the fair’s official hotel partners: The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach.

Situated oceanfront at the foot of Lincoln Road, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is close to the Miami Beach Convention Center and also the Untitled and SCOPE art fair tents on the beach. The classic luxury hotel, originally designed by iconic mid-century Miami architect Morris Lapidus, is also home to DiLido Beach Bar by celebrity chef José Andrés. It’s one of South Beach’s most-alluring oceanfront restaurant lounges, perfect for a post-fair Champagne clink.

The beauty of the all-suite oceanfront Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach is its residential appeal. The resort features plush, modern accommodations with oversized guest rooms, most featuring a separate living area, two bathrooms and a balcony. When it’s time to unwind after a busy day at the fairs, head to the sprawling deck with multiple pools or kick back under a umbrella on the sand.

By: Shayne Benowitz | September 22, 2026