Art Basel Paris has announced 206 exhibitors from 41 countries for its fifth edition, taking place October 23–25 at the Grand Palais, with preview days on October 21–22. This is the first edition under new director Karim Crippa, who replaces Clément Delépine. The fair expands its main Galeries sector to over 180 exhibitors, introduces a record 12 joint booths, and welcomes nearly 30 first-time galleries. Notable returnees include Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and David Zwirner, while several galleries from last year are absent. The fair continues its Emergence and Premise sections, with Premise featuring historical presentations on artists like Robert Indiana and Ellsworth Kelly.
The 2026 edition matters because it reflects Paris's growing dominance as Europe's art market hub, bolstered by a 9% rise in French art sales to $4.5 billion in 2025, according to the Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report. Under Crippa's leadership, the fair is deepening its integration into Paris's cultural fabric, with a record number of exhibitors operating spaces in France and a focus on collaborative presentations. The shifts in exhibitor lineup and sector programming signal the fair's ongoing refinement of its identity amid a strong market rebound.