Art Basel Qatar 2026 marks a historic expansion of the Art Basel brand into the Middle East. With around 50-60 top galleries from across the world, the fair will present contemporary art, performance, talks, and cultural dialogue in Doha’s new M7 cultural district. The fair is positioned as a bridge between global art capitals and the Arab world, offering fresh perspectives and new voices.
This edition aligns with Qatar’s long-term cultural ambitions: high-profile partnerships, investments in museums and creative districts, and a growing art market in the Gulf region. For international visitors, this fair offers not just artworks, but a full experience of place — Doha’s architecture, desert light, and luxury hospitality. Collectors, curators and art lovers will find new territory and new opportunities.
Event Overview
Art Basel enters the Gulf for the first time — landmark fair, global galleries, desert horizon.
From Doha’s cultural hub, the new edition of Art Basel brings a world of contemporary art to the Middle East, uniting global galleries, collectors and artistic voice.
18 February 2026 - 21 November 2025
M7 – Msheireb Downtown Doha, Doha, Qatar
Mission:
The mission of Art Basel Qatar is to expand contemporary art dialogue into the Middle East — supporting regional artists, building new markets, and connecting global networks in a respectful and inclusive way. The fair emphasizes sustainability, cultural exchange, and innovation, striving to make art accessible and globally interconnected.
Organizer:
Organized by MCH Group (Art Basel’s parent company) in partnership with Qatar Museums / QC+ and Qatar Sports Investments.
• Be among the first collectors and visitors at Art Basel’s first Middle-East edition. • Discover emergent artistic voices from the Arab world alongside international heavyweights. • Attend talks and segments on art-market futures, regional art ecosystems and cross-cultural practices. • Experience Doha — luxurious, modern, with a backdrop of desert and architectural innovation. • Network with galleries, institutions and investors in a rising art-city context.
General admission costs
General admission costs QAR 150 (~USD $41), with student/senior tickets at QAR 100 (~USD $27). Tickets available online from the official fair website.
Doha International Airport (DOH) is served by major global carriers and is approx. 20 minutes by taxi to Msheireb Downtown.
From the central Souq Waqif area or West Bay, taxis and ride-shares are readily available. Several premium hotels are within walking distance inside Msheireb.
Tickets are limited and sell out fast.
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Though Art Basel has been held for decades in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong, Art Basel Qatar 2026 represents a brand-new venture and the first large-scale fair of its kind in the Gulf. The decision reflects shifts in the global art market and the increasing significance of the Middle East in cultural investment.
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