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All About Art Basel & Miami Art Week 2025

by , November 21, 2025

All About Art Basel & Miami Art Week 2025

It’s that time of year again! From Monday, December 1st through Sunday, December 7th, 2025, Miami celebrates Miami Art Week, now one of the most important cultural events not only for this Magic City but for all art lovers, bringing together artists, galleries, exhibitors, collectors, and aficionados from across the globe.

The event revolves around an impressive lineup of some of the world’s most respected international art fairs, each hosting world-class galleries and exhibitors, as well as pop-up events and neighborhood activations that enliven and engage the local art scene across diverse areas in Miami.

Spanning the neighborhoods and cities of Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Wynwood, Downtown Miami, Design District, Coconut Grove, North Miami, and other locations throughout the greater Miami area, you’ll have a plethora of opportunities to see some of the most cutting-edge art in a wide range of exciting Miami venues.

For a brief overview of what to see, when, and where, here is our traditional annual guide to the main fairs, exhibitions, events, and key locations for Miami Art Week 2025!

— 2025 Miami Art Week Event Schedule


— The Official Miami Art Week Kickoff Party

— The Official Miami Art Week Kickoff Party


Where:
The Biltmore Hotel

1200 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134

VIP & Invitation-Only: Dec 1, 6:30 pm to 10 pm

The event, open exclusively to VIPS, exhibitors, and selected guests, features panel discussions, a VIP vernissage, and a celebration of art.

The Official Miami Art Week™ Arte NXT Pop-Up Show

The Official Miami Art Week™ Arte NXT Pop-Up Show


Where:
The Miami Art Week Gallery
2300 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 

Private Preview Days - by Invitation Only: Dec 2-4, 5 pm to 9 pm 

Public Days - access with a ticket or a VIP Card: Dec 6-7, 12 pm to 8 pm

The official pop-up event features art exhibits, artist talks, seminars, presentations, and other exciting happenings that place you in the heart of the action, allowing you to meet artists, gallerists, curators, collectors, and many of the colorful and iconoclastic players in the international art world.  

Be prepared for an eye-opening experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional art.

— Art Basel Miami Beach 2025

Art Basel Miami Beach 2025

Chinyee, Untitled, 1987. Courtesy Art Basel


Where:
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 

Private Days - by Invitation Only: 

  • Dec 3, 11 am to 7 pm: First Choice
  • Dec 3, 4 pm to 7 pm: Preview VIP Guests
  • Dec 4, 11 am to 7 pm: First Choice and VIP Preview 
  • Dec 4, 4 pm to 7 pm: Vernissage VIP Guests

Public Days - access with a ticket or a VIP Card: Dec 5-7, 11 am to 6 pm

The mother of all global art fairs and the fair that put Miami on the art map, Art Basel remains the main event of 2025 Miami Art Week, bringing together leading exhibitors from around the world, with opportunities to see pieces presented by the world’s top galleries and works by artists of historic as well as contemporary importance. 

The event features exhibits, panels, artist talks, and other opportunities to mingle with the most distinguished players in the international art world.

— Other Notable Fairs & Events


Art Miami

Art Miami


Where:
The Art Miami Pavilion, One Herald Plaza
NE 14th Street & Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL 33132

Private Previews – by Invitation Only:

  • Dec 2, 11 am to 1 pm: First View VIP 
  • Dec 2, 1 pm to 4 pm: VIP Preview 

Public Days - access with a ticket or a VIP Card:

  • Dec 2, 4 pm to 9 pm
  • Dec 3 – 6, 11 am to 7 pm
  • Dec 7, 11 am to 6 pm 

Art Miami is Miami’s longest-running home-grown modern and contemporary art fair, featuring notable galleries from around the world, as well as ancillary events such as panel discussions, artist talks, and other private and public gatherings.

— AfriKin Art Fair

AfriKin Art Fair

Sic transit Gloria Mundi - Pears by artist James de Villiers. Courtesy of AfriKin


Where:
Maison AfriKin, Scott Galvin Community Center
1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami, FL 33181

Private Preview – by Invitation Only: Nov 30, 6 pm to 9 pm: VIP Opening

Public Days - access with a ticket or a VIP Card: Dec 1–7, 11 am to 9 pm

Focused primarily on art from Africa and the African Diaspora, this event brings together the voices of the contemporary African art scene, with artist talks, panel discussions, and exhibitions showcasing a wide range of artistic expression, ranging from traditional African tribal art to contemporary works by master artists.

— Aqua Art Miami

Aqua Art Miami


Where:
Aqua Art Miami at the Aqua Hotel
1530 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

VIP Private Preview: Dec 3, 3 pm to 10 pm

Public Hours:

  • Dec 4, 12 pm to 9 pm 
  • Dec 5-7, 11 am to 9 pm

Always one of our favorite smaller fairs, the casual ambience at the Aqua Hotel makes this fair easy to navigate and unforgettable, with gallery presenters from around the world showcasing contemporary art in hotel rooms that are transformed into galleries.

Art Beat Miami

Art Beat Miami

Let’s Save the World tonight by artist Mathieu Jean Baptiste. Courtesy of Artbeat Miami


Where:

  • Joseph Caleb Center - 5400 NW 22nd Ave #205, Miami, FL 33142
  • Brightline Miami Central Station - 600 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33136

When: Dec 3 – 7, time dependent on event

Art Beat Miami is an annual satellite fair presented by the Little Haiti Optimist Club, Welcome to Little Haiti, and Chefs of the Caribbean. The fair highlights both emerging and established artists from the Caribbean and African American diasporas, as well as creators from around the globe, featuring painters, sculptors, muralists, performers, musicians, and multidisciplinary artists.

Art Beat Miami celebrates the vibrant cultural heritage and diverse creative expression of local talent and the broader Caribbean diaspora.

CONTEXT Art Miami

CONTEXT Art Miami


Where:
One Herald Plaza (next door to Art Miami)
NE 14th St & Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL 33132

Private Previews – by Invitation Only:

  • Dec 2, 11 am to 1 pm: First View VIP Preview (By Invitation Only - Access for CONTEXT and Art Miami First View VIP Passholders)
  • Dec 2, 1 pm to 4 pm: VIP Preview (Access for CONTEXT, Art Miami VIP Passholders & Press. Benefiting the Perez Art Museum Miami.)

General Admission Hours

  • Dec 2, 4 pm to 9 pm
  • Dec 3 – 6, 11 am to 7 pm
  • Dec 7, 11 am to 6 pm

A large fair with hundreds of exhibitors, CONTEXT Art Miami, the sister fair to Art Miami, is devoted to elevating emerging and mid-career artists.

Since its launch in 2012, the fair’s open and engaging environment has fostered meaningful dialogue among artists, galleries, and collectors, offering a premier platform for showcasing rising, mid-career, and cutting-edge talent from both new and established galleries.

Together, CONTEXT Art Miami and Art Miami create a distinctive international stage for leading primary dealers and their artists during the most significant week for contemporary art in the United States.

Design Miami

Design Miami

Excessive Boo:glacé, 2025 by artist Henry Baumann. Courtesy of Wexler Gallery


Where:
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Preview Day by Invitation Only:

  • Dec 2, 11 am to 1 pm: Members Preview 
  • Dec 2, 1 pm to 7 pm: Collectors Previews 
  • Dec 3, 11 am to 1 pm: VIP Preview 

Public Show Hours: 

  • Dec 3, 1 pm to 7 pm
  • Dec 4 - 6, 11 am to 7 pm
  • Dec 7, 11 am to 6 pm

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Design Miami returns to its hometown in Miami Beach for its 21st edition, under the curatorial direction of Glenn Adamson. 

This year’s edition offers a moment to honor the fair’s heritage and lasting influence, and is centered on the curatorial theme Make. Believe. This concept highlights the avant-garde in design across eras and celebrates visionary creators of the past, present, and future. 

Design Miami is an amazing experience for those who want to see their dream décors come to life!

Fridge Art Fair

Fridge Art Fair

Courtesy of Eric Ginsburg


Where: 

  • Palace South Beach - 1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
  • Habitat Hyett - 441 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
  • LGBT Visitor Center - 1130 Washington Ave, 1st Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Dec 2 – 7,  Times TBA

Founded in 2013 on New York’s Lower East Side by artist Eric Ginsburg, Fridge Art Fair is dedicated to celebrating accessibility, affordability, and pure joy in the arts. Now in its 13th edition, the fair returns to Miami Beach with its signature blend of emerging talent, whimsical installations, and strong community spirit.

INK Miami Art Fair

NK Miami Art Fair


Where:
Suites of Dorchester
1850 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: 

  • Dec 3, 9 am to 7 pm
  • Dec 4, 10 am to 9 pm
  • Dec 5-6, 10 am to 7 pm
  • Dec 7, 10 am to 3 pm

Another of our yearly favorites, INK Miami Art Fair, is the premier showcase dedicated exclusively to works on paper, drawing a loyal audience of museum curators and serious collectors. 

Now in its 19th year, the 2025 edition promises an exceptional presentation of 20th-century masterworks alongside newly released editions by leading contemporary artists. 

Set within a lush, open-air courtyard, the fair features hotel suites serving as intimate gallery spaces for discovery and exploration. Admission is free with online registration.

NADA Miami Art Fair

NADA Miami Art Fair

Where: Ice Palace Studios
1400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136

VIP Preview (by Invitation): Dec 2, 10 am to 4 pm

Open to the Public:

  • Dec 2, 4 to 7 pm
  • Dec 3-5, 11 am to 7 pm
  • Dec 6, 11 am to 6 pm

The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA)—the leading nonprofit committed to nurturing, supporting, and promoting new voices in contemporary art—is proud to present its 23rd edition, featuring a dynamic roster of nearly 140 galleries, art spaces, and nonprofit organizations representing 30 countries and 65 cities.

Pinta Miami

Pinta Miami.

Pop Up: Rafael Rangel Serrano at the Marriott Hotel. Courtesy of Pinta


Where:
The Hangar in Coconut Grove
3385 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133

EFG VIP First Choice: Dec 3, 6 pm to 9 pm

VIP Preview: Dec 4, 11 am to 3 pm

Public Days: 

  • Dec 4, 3 pm to 8 pm
  • Dec 5-6, 12 pm to 8 pm
  • Dec 7, 12 pm to 6 pm

Pinta is the leading platform for showcasing the art of Latin America, bringing together artists, galleries, curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts from across the region and its diaspora.

photoMIAMI™

photoMIAMI™


Where:
The Miami Art Week Gallery
2300 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 

Private Previews – by Invitation Only:

  • Dec 2 - 4, 5 pm - 9 pm
  • Dec 5: VIP & Exhibitor Reception & Opening (Invitation only)

Public Show Hours: Dec 6 – 7, 12 pm – 8 pm

Miami Art Week’s only photo-centric art fair features activities that include photography exhibits, artist talks with prominent photographers from around the world, seminars, presentations, and panel discussions.

Red Dot Miami and Spectrum Miami

Red Dot Miami and Spectrum Miami


Where:
Mana Wynwood
2217 NW 5th Avenue & NW 22nd St, Miami 

Private Previews – by Invitation Only:

  • Dec 2, 5 pm to 6 pm 
  • Dec 2, 6 pm to 9 pm: Opening Night

Public Show Hours: 

  • Dec 6, 12 pm to 8 pm
  • Dec 7, 12 pm to 6 pm

Taking place at the iconic Mana Wynwood in the heart of the thriving Wynwood Arts District, sister fairs Red Dot Miami and Spectrum Miami offer unique opportunities to see a wide range of exhibits and works spanning every medium, as well as to connect with both blue-chip galleries and emerging artists under one roof.

Satellite Art Fair

Satellite Art Fair


Where:
Geneva Hotel
1520 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Private Previews – by Invitation Only: Dec 4, 12 pm to 4 pm

Public Show Hours: 

  • Dec 4, 4 pm to 10 pm
  • Dec 5 – 6, 12 pm to 10 pm
  • Dec 7, 12 pm to 6 pm

After-Hours Programming: Nightly party from 10 pm to 2 am at the Lobby Bar of SATELLITE

Satellite Art Fair transforms Miami's Geneva Hotel into an immersive art playground. Now in its 11th year, this fair positions itself as more than a typical gallery, with every corner of the hotel becoming a curated art experience, featuring cutting-edge exhibitions and interactive installations that blur the lines between art and reality. Perfectly positioned as an antithesis to Basel, Satellite offers the kind of authentic discovery that makes Miami Art Week legendary.

Untitled Art

Untitled Art


Where:
Ocean Drive & 12th Street
Miami Beach, FL

Private Previews – by Invitation Only: Dec 2, 10 am to 7 pm

Public Show Hours: 

  • Dec 3 – 6, 11 am to 7 pm
  • Dec 7, 11 am to 5 pm

Untitled Art Fair brings contemporary art directly to Miami Beach's sand with a fair that showcases cutting-edge galleries and emerging artists from around the globe, with special support for young galleries through subsidized booth programs. Expect international exhibitors, artist talks, and that unique Miami vibe where art meets ocean.

— Local Museums & Featured Exhibitions

Local Museums & Featured Exhibitions


In addition to the art fairs and pop-ups, don’t miss out on Miami’s amazing array of museums and private collections, many of which will feature special exhibitions or events timed especially for
Miami Art Week 2025

These include:

If you’re planning to go Baseling, as we affectionately refer to our week-long extravaganza of art fair visits, be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, and it’s best to plan your schedule in advance. 

With overlapping fairs and events, it’s easy to double-book, so prepare ahead to enjoy all of the art, culture, parties, activities, and creative opportunities that make Miami Art Week one of our city’s most exciting annual events.

Since many events update in real time, we recommend you stay connected by visiting the official 2025 Miami Art Week Event Schedule page for the most up-to-date information on times and venues.


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Cover art: Courtesy Art Basel

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