Update: Art Basel Paris 2026

Planning to visit Paris for Art Basel this weekend? Please take note of an important update.

Art in Paris still inspires – even when plans change

Art Basel Paris will remain open tomorrow, Friday, October 23, until 7 pm only. The fair will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25.

Visitors attending on Friday must bring a valid government-issued ID.

Already planning your Paris art weekend?

Although the fair will be closed over the weekend, Paris remains one of the world’s most inspiring destinations for art and culture. From contemporary art exhibitions and renowned museums to independent galleries and hidden artistic gems, there is still plenty to discover.

Make the most of your time in the French capital, explore new artistic perspectives, and let Paris surprise you.

Art may change its plans, but inspiration never closes.

Stay curious, keep exploring, and enjoy your art-filled weekend in Paris!

Here are some ideas for your art weekend in Paris.

1. Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection Discover outstanding contemporary art in a spectacular historic building. A must-visit for collectors and lovers of modern artistic expression.

2. Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris Explore modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture and thought-provoking exhibitions by internationally renowned artists.

3. Petit Palais Enjoy fine art, sculpture and beautiful architecture in one of Paris’s most elegant museums. The permanent collection offers free admission.

4. Musée d’Orsay Immerse yourself in the masterpieces of Monet, Renoir, Degas and Van Gogh, housed in a magnificent former railway station.

5. 59 Rivoli Experience Paris’s alternative art scene in this creative space featuring artists’ studios, contemporary works and experimental installations.