Every December, Miami becomes the center of the art world. Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 takes place December 4–6 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with VIP and preview days December 2–3 — and it anchors Miami Art Week, running November 30 through December 6.
What is Art Basel? The Americas’ leading international art fair, bringing hundreds of galleries and thousands of artists from around the globe to South Beach. Inside you’ll find the Galleries sector with blue-chip modern and contemporary works, plus cutting-edge sections like Nova (new works), Positions (emerging artists), Survey (historical projects), Kabinett (curated presentations) and Meridians (large-scale installations and performances).
But Art Basel is only the beginning. During Miami Art Week, dozens of satellite fairs take over Wynwood, Miami Beach and beyond — including longtime favorites Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami at Mana Wynwood (December 2–6). Museums across the city unveil headline exhibitions, and public art pops up on streets, in hotels and on the beach.
Our tips for a happy visit: book tickets online in advance, wear comfortable shoes (you’ll walk a lot), and pair your fair days with Miami Beach itself — morning on the sand, afternoon with the art. Families are welcome: many venues offer kid-friendly programming during Art Week.
December in Miami means sunshine, sea breeze and world-class art. See you there.
Photo: Redwood Art Group
