Art Basel in Basel is around the corner. The fair is open from Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22, featuring extraordinary artworks and special events, performances, and experiences. For those seeking early access, an exclusive vernissage takes place on Wednesday, June 18 (tickets available here). Below is everything you need to know to plan the perfect visit.
The fair
The 2025 edition of the show will host 289 world-class galleries from 42 countries and territories, solidifying the fair’s unrivaled position as the premier event for the global art market, serving as a hub for discovery, connection.
- Unlimited, curated by Giovanni Carmine, the director of Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen, will present 67 large-scale immersive installations by distinguished and emerging artists.
- The Parcours sector is a public exhibition that will take over downtown Basel. Curated for the second consecutive year by Stefanie Hessler, the director of New York’s Swiss Institute, it will center this year on the theme of ‘Second Nature,’ bringing together works that explore the increasingly blurred boundaries between nature and artifice.
- New this year, Art Basel introduces its Premiere sector, offering galleries an exclusive stage to showcase bold, cutting-edge works created in the last 5 years by up to three exceptional artists.
- Renowned artist Katharina Grosse will transform Messeplatz and its surroundings into an outsize, immersive painting, curated by Natalia Grabowska.
Learn more about the sectors here and discover the full list of exhibitors here.
Talks
Talks covering various topics will be staged from Thursday to Sunday – all free and open to all.
- On Thursday, June 19, the Conversations program will bring together inspiring cultural figures for dynamic discussions. See all Conversations here.
- On Friday, the Art Basel Awards Summit will host over 20 medalists and jury members of the first edition of the Art Basel Awards. Discover all talks here.
- On Saturday, June 21, the Digital Dialogues forum explores the convergence of contemporary art and digital technologies. Learn more and register here.
The Art Basel Shop
Designed to celebrate both the dynamic world of art and the unique cultural identity of each host city, the Art Basel Shop will present a selection of items that reflect the fair’s rich history and forward-thinking vision. As Guest Artist, Katharina Grosse will present an exclusive capsule collection: limited-edition hand-painted soccer balls, transparent bags, and tape featuring machine-applied designs drawn from her signature gestures. This year’s highlights also include a limited-edition Labubu by artist Kasing Lung; an exclusive FC Basel collector’s jersey; artist Thomas Bayrle’s raincoat; and a limited-edition poster from renowned AI artist Sasha Stiles. The Art Basel Shop also hosts book signings, artist meet-and-greets, and special activations, bringing you closer to the creative minds shaping today’s art world. Open from June 11 to June 22 at Hall 1 in Messe Basel, the Art Basel Shop welcomes everyone! Learn more here.
Practical information
First, make sure to purchase your tickets, exclusively available at our online ticket shop.
Go to our visitor information page, where you will discover all kinds of useful information: opening hours; rules for your safety; tips to help you plan your stay; information about Basel’s world-class museums and private collections; where to get food; how to book a private tour; how to visit with children; and more.
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We look forward to seeing you soon at Art Basel in Basel. Enjoy the fair!
Caption for top image: Katharina Grosse, CHOIR, 2025. Messeplatz project, Art Basel. Courtesy of the artist (c) VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2025. Photography by Jens Ziehe.