Art Shopping 2026: the autumn edition of the contemporary art fair at the Carrousel du Louvre

This year again, the Carrousel du Louvre hosts the international contemporary art fair ART Shopping, from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October 2026, in an autumn edition not to be missed.

Art Shopping, the flagship Paris fair for contemporary art, is returning for the autumn season at the Carrousel du Louvre. For its 38th edition, the fair will showcase more than 300 artists and galleries from around the world at the capital’s premier cultural hub.

Each year, the event attracts more than 10,000 visitors, who come to discover and acquire works by painters, photographers, sculptors and digital artists. The idea behindArt Shopping? To invite talented artists to explain their art and talk to enthusiasts and aspiring collectors.

In the fair's aisles, come and admire a wide range of art forms: painting, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, street art, photography...

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Galleries from France, Japan, Argentina, Sweden, South America, Arabia, Belgium... They've come from all over the world to showcase their talents. This art fair is the ideal place to discover international artists, young creators and enjoy this cultural world in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

In October 2026, Art Shopping aims to showcase every kind of art, from the most conceptual to the most visually striking, to win you over. Here you can not only admire works, but also buy them on the spot if you fall in love.

Note that on Friday entry is by invitation only. Over the weekend, the fair is free for all visitors, thanks to the free ticket to download available on the official site. Don’t miss this international contemporary art fair in Paris.