Are you familiar with Art Basel Paris? This essential fair awaits at the Grand Palais, from October 23 to 25, 2026. This famous rendezvous dedicated to modern and contemporary art brings together hundreds of galleries and artists from around the world, around various events organized in Paris's museums and art venues. It's an opportunity for us to meet leading talents and enjoy a range of artistic activations.
The Art Basel Paris fair is a series ofexhibitions, performances andinstallations taking place all over the capital. For one week, contemporary art takes center stage in the capital. Why not take the opportunity to (re)discover all the Parisian venues associated with this artistic movement?
Are you passionate about contemporary art? Then here are a few ideas for outings to make the most of the event. Exhibitions, museums, art trails, shows and fairs... We've even added a few restaurant addresses close to the Grand Palais, so you can eat well without straying too far from the contemporary art fair.
Art Basel 2026: A monumental installation on the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme in Paris
The Forecourt of the Rights of Man, at Trocadéro Square, will host the works of artist Tracey Emin as part of Art Basel’s Off-Site program. Free to view from October 14 to November 1, 2026. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2026 at the Cité de l'Architecture: American artist Kennedy Yanko balancing strength and fragility
The Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine is once again taking part in Art Basel in Paris 2026, presenting the exhibition by contemporary artist Kennedy Yanko, on view from October 16, 2026 to January 3, 2027. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2026: a memory-themed installation at the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins
The Chapelle des Petits-Augustins of Beaux-Arts de Paris is taking part in the new edition of Art Basel Paris, offering a free, off-site installation to be discovered from 20 to 25 October 2026. [Read more]
Art Basel 2026: a quirky menagerie settles into the Petit Palais — discover the free exhibition
The Petit Palais hosts a free and unconventional contemporary art exhibition, from October 20 to 25, 2026, as part of the off-site programming of the Art Basel Paris fair. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2026: Contemporary artworks transform Winston Churchill Avenue
Winston Churchill Avenue, which separates the Petit Palais from the Grand Palais, becomes an open-air museum from October 20 to 25, 2026, as part of Art Basel Paris's artistic program. Discover the works selected for this year. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2026: a free installation blending art and nature at Square Jean Perrin
In front of the façades of the Grand Palais and the Palais de la Découverte, square Jean Perrin will welcome contemporary art enthusiasts from October 20 to 25, 2026. An installation from the Art Basel fair awaits curious visitors. [Read more]
Art Basel 2026 : Robert Indiana installs a Love Wall on Place Clémenceau in Paris
On Clémenceau Square in Paris, between the Champs-Élysées and Winston Churchill Avenue, a work by artist Robert Indiana will be showcased from October 20 to 25, 2026 as part of the Art Basel program. [Read more]
Art Basel 2026: a temporary installation free to view at the Jardin de la Nouvelle-France
The Jardin de la Nouvelle-France hosts an art installation as part of Art Basel’s off-site programming. Discover the work of Boz Deseo Garden from October 20 to 25, 2026. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2026: cinema, dance, sculpture... Alice Diop and Miu Miu take over the Palais d’Iéna
Cinema, photography, sculpture, literature, dance and performance are on display at the Palais d’Iéna for Art Basel Paris 2026. Miu Miu presents "Geste de Consolation", the debut exhibition by Alice Diop, running October 21–25. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2026: the key events and encounters in Paris to dive into the art world
Art Basel Paris is a major gathering that brings together hundreds of galleries and artists, taking place from October 23 to 25, 2026. It also offers a full slate of activities and events to discover across Paris and the Île-de-France region. Here are a few events not to miss this week. [Read more]
Art Basel 2026: the lineup of off-site exhibitions to discover in Paris
What are these monumental installations blooming across Paris? They’re the works from Art Basel Paris’s off-site program, the must-attend event in the Paris contemporary art scene. From October 20 to 25, 2026, come and marvel at these unusual installations. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2026: The lineup for the contemporary art fair at the Grand Palais
The Art Basel Paris international contemporary art fair is finally back at the Grand Palais for a new edition. The event awaits you over the weekend of October 23–25, 2026. Discover the program of this major art event. [Read more]
Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées
Sponsored - From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere. [Read more]
Exhibition Through the Ages: Bulgarian Traditional Costumes
Sponsored - Paris hosts a collection of authentic pieces, testifying to another era and to traditional craftsmanship. Head to the Bulgarian Cultural Institute through November 20, 2026. [Read more]
Villeglé exhibition at the Carnavalet Museum: Paris torn from the walls is unveiled
The exhibition Paris à l'arraché at the Carnavalet Museum marks the centenary of Jacques Villeglé, the artist who tore posters off the streets of Paris to turn them into works of art. We head to the Marais from October 14, 2026 to February 14, 2027 to trace the story of urban art in Paris. [Read more]
An unconventional tour "Voyage": a poetic, cultural, gastronomic and artistic journey.
Sponsored - The poetic, sensory cultural experience "Voyage" awaits you at the Atelier des Rêves in the 14th arrondissement on Saturday, October 24, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. An event that blends a guided visit, tastings, and discovery. [Read more]
Hélène Fauquet: Vivresse, an exhibition that pairs bubbles with shells at Lafayette Anticipations.
The artist Hélène Fauquet presents Vivresse, an exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, focusing on photography, forms, and perception, running from October 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. [Read more]
Sonia Gomes: Wild Heart, the textile-sculpture exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
Fabrics take on new forms in Wild Heart, Sonia Gomes’s exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, running from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. The Brazilian artist reshapes textiles, ropes, and found objects into sculptures that explore transmission, memory, and her Afro-Brazilian heritage. [Read more]
Paul Kodjo: Photoromance, the photo exhibition that tells the story of Abidjan at the Palais de Tokyo
Abidjan’s romances and nights are revealed in Photoromance, the Paul Kodjo exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, from Oct 21, 2026, to Feb 14, 2027. Co-produced with the Rencontres d’Arles, the exhibition’s journey explores photoromans and the imagery of a Côte d’Ivoire in the throes of transformation. [Read more]
You and your crew: the Palais de Tokyo's exhibition takes art out of the big cities
Countryside, mountains and islands come to life at the Palais de Tokyo with You and Your Crew, a group exhibition exploring creation away from urban centers, running from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. About twenty works explore the ties between artists, their places of residence, and how they collaborate with one another. [Read more]
Mungo Thomson: Monument, the exhibition that transforms everyday life at Lafayette Anticipations
Wrapping as sculptures: Mungo Thomson ruffles familiar objects in Monument, a free exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, running October 21 to November 29, 2026. Between a bronze tower and a film made from candle imagery, the Californian artist probes what we decide to keep. [Read more]
Moderne Art Fair 2026: the contemporary, modern, and design art fair returns to Paris.
Lovers of modern art and design, this fair is for you! Discover a host of artists and art galleries at the new edition of Moderne Art Fair, from October 22 to 25, 2026, on the Place de la Concorde. [Read more]
Asia Now : seize the 2026 edition of the most Asian art fair at the Monnaie de Paris
The Asia Now Asian art fair is back in Paris! The fair will be staged at the Monnaie de Paris from October 20 to 24, 2026. Here’s the lineup for its 12th edition. [Read more]
Outsider Paris 2026: the outsider art fair takes over the Bastille Design Center in Paris
Outsider' Paris, the Brut Art Fair, returns with a brand-new edition at the Bastille Design Center, from October 20 to 25, 2026. A free event for art lovers and the curious about Paris. [Read more]
Menart Fair 2026: the international fair dedicated to Middle Eastern and Maghrebi art is back this weekend
The countries of the Middle East and the Maghreb are brimming with talented contemporary artists: come discover them from October 23 to 25, 2026 at Menart Fair, the international fair to be explored at the Joseph-Turenne Gallery in the Marais, Paris. [Read more]
AKAA - Also known as Africa: the contemporary art fair returns to Carreau du Temple this weekend
Mark these dates: from October 23 to 25, 2026, the AKAA African Contemporary Art Fair returns for a new edition at the Carreau du Temple. Discover the program! [Read more]
Modern and contemporary art museums to visit in Paris in every season
Are you passionate about modern and contemporary art, and can't get enough of admiring these exceptional works? Then it's time to take a tour of the capital's museums and art centers. Follow the guide! [Read more]
L'Angle des Champs: a restaurant serving surprisingly Franco-Iberian flavors near the Champs-Elysées
A bold Franco-Spanish fusion makes its presence felt just steps from the world’s most famous avenue, in the intimate setting of a hotel restaurant. At À l’Angle des Champs, French technical finesse blends with the warm conviviality of the Iberian Peninsula. [Read more]
Les Confidences, the discreet gourmet restaurant at the San Régis Hotel
In the Golden Triangle, Les Confidences restaurant prides itself on its understated elegance. Tucked away inside the San Regis Hotel, this intimate gastronomic spot blends classic French cuisine with sophisticated, yet unpretentious, style. [Read more]
Maison François 1er, an elegant restaurant with a neighborhood bistro feel in the heart of Paris's Golden Triangle.
In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées and in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Maison François 1er is a place where elegance meets conviviality. A restaurant with the spirit of a neighborhood bistro in the 8th arrondissement! [Read more]
Le Berkeley, the Avenue Matignon institution, gets a successful makeover
Conveniently located on Avenue Matignon for over a century, Le Berkeley is getting a new lease on life under the impetus of a young, motivated team. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Pavillon Ledoyen, prestige of the Ancien Régime
Pavillon Ledoyen, an institution in the 8th arrondissement since 1792, combines Parisian history and haute gastronomy. Under the direction of Yannick Alléno, this legendary venue has become the world's most starred independent establishment, with six Michelin stars. [Read more]
Japanese Rooftop in Paris: Aqua Kyoto on the Champs-Elysées
Aqua Kyoto unveils a new rooftop on the Champs-Élysées. We're off to number 26 of the world's most beautiful avenue to discover this beautiful address with terrace facing the Eiffel Tower, with the Arc de Triomphe on one side and the Grand Palais on the other. This is the place to be that you're going to love. We'll take you on a discovery tour! [Read more]
Frivole, the festive bar-restaurant with hidden terrace in the 8th arrondissement
Frivole is the name of the festive new bar-restaurant in Paris's 8th arrondissement that awaits you at Maison Champs-Élysées, a stone's throw from the Golden Triangle. Open since June 2025, this lively venue combines a hidden terrace, creative cocktails and contemporary French cuisine in a chic, relaxed atmosphere, open every day until 2am. [Read more]
With a program like this, your week should be as full as it is beautiful! Keep your eyes peeled for contemporary art everywhere in Paris and the Paris region!
Dates and Opening Time
From October 23, 2026 to October 25, 2026
Location
Grand Palais
3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris 8
Route planner
Accessibility info
Access
M° Champs-Elysées Clemenceau
Official website
parisplus.artbasel.com
