VOLTA Basel 2026
17 - 21 June
Hall 4.U, Congress Center, Messeplatz 21, Basel
In 2026, VOLTA returns to Basel from 17 - 21 June. Entering VOLTA’s third decade of fostering cutting-edge creativity, the fair has long been a springboard for emerging talent and an incubator for ideas that shape the future of contemporary art.
Located just a two-minute walk from Art Basel and the central Messeplatz, VOLTA Basel 2026 is set to showcase a dynamic mix of established and emerging artists and gallerists from across the globe.
A meeting point for art collectors seeking fresh and captivating narratives in the emerging contemporary market, VOLTA invites visitors to discover artistic talent and build meaningful connections with gallerists and artists alike.
For its 21st edition, VOLTA Basel will enter a new chapter led by Artistic Director, Lee Cavaliere, who comments:
“I am thrilled to lead VOLTA into its next decade in our home in the Hall 4.U, Congress Center, right in the heart of Art Week. The fair returns to Basel for a 21st edition with renewed energy and vigour, as we see the emerging and mid-career artists retaining incredible energy across the international art market. With renewed optimism, we celebrate and reaffirm our core ethos: platforming underrepresented voices and engaging with the societal concerns reflected in the work of our presenting artists.
We’re excited to welcome returning international galleries, and to introduce new voices to the VOLTA story. A core group of Swiss galleries will highlight the fair’s strong connection with Basel, and we will again work closely with our loyal audience, advisors, and partners in the city. Visitors will encounter exceptional art, thoughtful curation, and extensive programming; an invitation to engage, discover, and join the conversation.”
Liebs Basel, Viele Dangg, VOLTA: Complimentary day for Basel Residents
The love letter to Basel continues: the 2026 edition of VOLTA will again pay tribute to Basel, its founding city. Basel residents will be invited to experience VOLTA with complimentary access as a gesture of appreciation for the city's long-standing support of the fair. Timings will be announced soon.
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