Art Basel 2026: the must-see off-site exhibitions to catch in Paris

You love contemporary art and fairs? You’ll love Art Basel Paris, the now-essential gathering for contemporary art in Paris. This fair open to everyone invites us to meet a multitude of galleries and artists, gathered under the glass roof of the Grand Palais... But there are also off-site encounters, letting you enjoy art across the city, from October 20 to 25, 2026.

This contemporary art fair, staged every autumn, puts a spotlight on both established and rising talents from the international art scene. Indeed, galleries from around the world converge at the Grand Palais to showcase their finest contemporary artists. This must-attend international fair gathers hundreds of exhibitors and artists inside the Paris landmark, from October 23 to 25, 2026.

In the days surrounding the event, you can also take advantage of an"hors-les-murs" program in the four corners of Paris. Open-air and museum exhibitions, masterful sculptures, dance, performances, film screenings... Discover the artistic events that will enliven your week in Paris, starting on October 20.

Please note that some events may be subject to a fee or require prior registration. For further information, visit the Art Basel Paris website.

Here are the events at the Art Basel Paris fair, to be found in Paris during this week of contemporary art:

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 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 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: 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 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 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 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 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: 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]

Discover the rest of the program for this international fair at the Grand Palais, running from October 23 to 25, 2026.

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]

Shall we go, friends?