Art Basel Qatar 2026 Visitor Information

Opening Hours

Preview days (by invitation only):

Tuesday, February 3, and Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Public days (access with a ticket or invitation):

Thursday, February 5, 2026Friday, February 6, 2026Saturday, February 7, 2026

For further information on tickets and Premium Experiences, visit our Ticket Shop.

Venues

Art Basel Qatar unfolds across key cultural venues and public spaces throughout Msheireb Downtown Doha including: 
M7, Doha Design District, Barahat Msheireb, and Msheireb Museums. 

Media Access

Online registration for press accreditation for Art Basel Qatar is now open. For further information or to apply, visit artbasel.com/accreditation.

Press releases and high-resolution images can be downloaded directly from artbasel.com/press.

Media interested in profiling exhibitors or artists, or accessing VIP opportunities, are invited to contact Art Basel’s press office.

NOTES TO EDITORS 

About Art Basel
Founded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world’s premier art shows for Modern and contemporary art, sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, Paris, and Qatar. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is reflected in its participating galleries, artworks presented, and the content of parallel programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition. Art Basel’s engagement has expanded through new digital platforms including Zero 10 and the Art Basel App, and initiatives such as the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report and Survey of Global Collecting, Art Basel Awards, and Art Basel Shop. For further information, please visit artbasel.com.

About Art Basel Qatar 
Debuting in Doha in February 2026, Art Basel Qatar will embed itself in Qatar’s vibrant cultural landscape and provide an unparalleled platform to showcase leading galleries and artistic talent from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and further afield. The new fair is the centerpiece of a one-of-a-kind partnership between Art Basel; its parent company MCH Group; Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), a major investor in sports, culture, entertainment and lifestyle; and QC+, a strategic and creative collective specializing in cultural commerce. 

About Qatar Sports Investments (QSI)
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) is a leading, global strategic investment group focused on world-class assets across sport, entertainment, lifestyle, and culture. Founded in 2004, QSI brings hands-on expertise, innovative capital solutions, and a long-term vision to each of its investments. Its portfolio includes the iconic football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the global professional padel tour Premier Padel, and the historic Portuguese football club Sporting Clube de Braga (SC Braga). With a proven track record of transformative impact, QSI continues to shape the future of cultural and entertainment experiences worldwide. 

 About QC+

QC+ is a strategy group that brings culture to life through experiences that connect and inspire.

By merging cultural insight with innovation, QC+ empowers partners to unlock new revenue through impactful programs, activations, and creatively considered land development and rejuvenation projects. The group gives creatives the space, platform, and power to shape culture on their own terms. By positioning culture as a catalyst for growth, QC+ opens new pathways for value across tourism, hospitality, retail, and the wider cultural economy.

Its portfolio includes in-house brands and services such as Qatar Creates, IDAM, and celebrated Qatari chef Noof Al Marri. Initiatives span Michelin-awarded restaurants, art and design consultancy, cultural land development, experiential events, product development, and art retail.

We don’t just preserve culture – we cultivate it. This is The Art of Cultural Commerce™.

Upcoming Art Basel shows   
Qatar, February 5- 7, 2026  
Hong Kong, March 27-29, 2026
Basel, June 18–21, 2026 
Paris, October 23-25, 2026
Miami Beach, December 4-6, 2026

Media Access and Information  

Media information and images can be downloaded directly from artbasel.com/press. Journalists can subscribe to our media mailings to receive information on Art Basel.  

For the latest updates on Art Basel, visit artbasel.com, find us on Facebook at facebook.com/artbasel, or follow @artbasel on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Threads, Weibo, and WeChat.  

Press Contacts  

Art Basel, Darah Ghanem 
press@artbasel.com

Brunswick Arts, Darrell Rocha
artbaselqatar@brunswickgroup.com

QC+, Megan Sprenger 
megan.sprenger@finnpartners.com

Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), Fiona Cumberland 
fcumberland.ext@qsi.com.qa

MCH Group, Lucia Uebersax 
media@mch-group.com