June 13 – 16, 2019
Private Days (by invitation only)
Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 11am to 8pm
Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 11am to 8pm
Vernissage (by invitation only)
Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 4pm to 8pm
Public Days
Thursday, June 13, 2019, 11am to 7pm
Friday, June 14, 2019, 11am to 7pm
Saturday, June 15, 2019, 11am to 7pm
Sunday, June 16, 2019, 11am to 7pm
Art Basel offers various ticket options for its Basel show, including special offers. We suggest purchasing tickets in advance to avoid lines
Basel is home to 37 museums, an extraordinary number for a city of its size. In addition to its world-famous institutions, major public artworks include Richard Serra’s monumental sculpture 'Intersection' and Jean Tinguely's whimsical fountain, a collection of fanciful, water-spitting sculptures.
To ensure your safety and comfort at our Basel show, please be aware of the following and prepare accordingly:
Read the full version of our safety and security policy.
All entrances to our exhibition halls are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Please inquire at the Info Desks at Hall 1 and 2 main entrances.
The Kids Lounge at Art Basel is a perfect and safe place for kids to enjoy art and recreational activities while their parents visit the fair. Art Basel offers art programs for children aged 4 and over under the supervision of the Robi-Spiel-Aktionen professionals. Kids aged 7 and above can develop their skills at the Young Artists Studio, a paid program created in collaboration with the Museum Tinguely.
Introducing children to Modern and contemporary art can be the beginning of a life-long adventure. Here are some tips for making the most of your children's visit to Art Basel:
Basel offers visitors accommodation of every type including large, small, and boutique hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, and holiday apartments. Basel Tourism provides a central accommodation booking system that makes it easy to reserve hotel rooms in Basel and the vicinity. For additional information, fill out Basel Tourism's contact form here or send an email to guestservice@basel.com.
Basel Tourism offers an attractive weekend package for Art Basel visitors. For additional information head over to their website or contact info@basel.com, or +41 61 268 68 68.
Savoir Faire, Art Basel's official concierge, offers exclusive, personal and tailored services to our guests. For information and rates, contact info@savoirfaire-basel.com, or +41 61 689 18 22.
Gain a deeper understanding of the art on display with a guided tour by Artstorming, available from Thursday through Sunday during show hours. The public tours are offered in three languages: English, German, and French. Other languages upon request. Bookings available now. For more information, please contact Sophie Gonzalez at art@artstorming.fr.
Private tours by gcc gmbh are also available in different languages upon request. For bookings and further information, please contact Nicole Reber at info@culture-consulting.ch or call +41 61 701 20 77.
All self-guided groups must register prior to the show visit. Reservations can be submitted using the Self-Guided Group Visit Form, available under this link.
During the show, you can browse and purchase a wide selection of notable books about Modern and contemporary art from major artworld publishers:
There are many cafes and restaurants located throughout the exhibition halls. In addition, the cultural diversity of Basel offers a panoply of exciting restaurant choices including French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, and Moroccan cuisine.