From Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 December 2026, Art Antwerp takes place at Antwerp Expo. This contemporary art fair brings together galleries, artists, collectors and art enthusiasts for an inspiring cultural weekend in Antwerp at the end of the year.
Art Antwerp is known as an accessible and carefully curated art fair with a strong focus on contemporary art. Visitors can explore a diverse selection of galleries, solo booths, artistic installations, talks, publications and special projects. The fair offers both experienced collectors and curious visitors the opportunity to discover emerging artists, leading galleries and the latest developments in contemporary art.
Contemporary art at Antwerp Expo
Antwerp Expo once again provides the setting for Art Antwerp. Located on Jan van Rijswijcklaan, this renowned venue is one of Antwerp's leading locations for exhibitions, trade fairs and cultural events. Thanks to its spacious exhibition halls and excellent accessibility, Antwerp Expo is the ideal venue for an international art fair of this scale.
During Art Antwerp, visitors can do more than discover art on the exhibition floor. The fair also highlights Antwerp's vibrant art scene, featuring local galleries and recommendations for museums, restaurants and cultural attractions throughout the city, making it the perfect event for a cultural weekend in Antwerp.
A cultural weekend in Antwerp
Visitors to Art Antwerp 2026 can easily combine the fair with a city break in Antwerp. Besides the exhibition at Antwerp Expo, the city offers an outstanding selection of museums, galleries, restaurants, shopping streets and remarkable architecture. From the KMSKA, the historic city centre and the Meir shopping street to the Zuid district and the area around Antwerp Central Station, Antwerp is an ideal destination for lovers of art, culture and city trips.
Are you visiting Art Antwerp and looking for a hotel near Antwerp Expo? Hyllit Hotel Antwerp offers a comfortable stay in the heart of Antwerp, within walking distance of Antwerp Central Station, the Meir, restaurants and major attractions. Thanks to its central location, the hotel is the perfect base for visitors wishing to combine Art Antwerp with a stylish stay in Antwerp.