Art Basel Hong Kong has announced its exhibitor list for the 2026 edition, featuring 240 galleries from 42 countries and territories, nearly matching last year's 242. The fair runs March 27–29 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with preview days on March 25–26. There are 32 first-time exhibitors from regions including Australia, Japan, Turkey, France, Germany, and the US, while 33 galleries from the previous edition will not return due to closures, acquisitions, or non-participation. New sectors include Echoes, showcasing works created in the last five years, and the Encounters sector will be curated by a team led by Mami Kataoka. Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander will create a public artwork for the M+ Museum facade, co-commissioned by Art Basel and M+ with UBS support.
This edition arrives amid signs of a market rebound after a slower 2025 fair, where blue-chip galleries fared better than smaller ones. The steady exhibitor count and introduction of new sectors reflect Art Basel's strategy to maintain Hong Kong's role as a key Asia-Pacific art hub despite regional economic uncertainties. The inclusion of first-time galleries and the artist-led film program signal efforts to refresh the fair's programming and attract diverse audiences. The results will be closely watched as a barometer for the broader art market's recovery.