
The inaugural Art Basel Qatar has officially opened in Doha, marking a significant milestone for the international art world and for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. Instead of simply transplanting the familiar Art Basel formula from Basel, Miami Beach or Hong Kong, this edition has been designed specifically for its host city and region, bringing a fresh format, a strong curatorial vision and deep engagement with local and regional artistic narratives.
Running from February 05-07, 2026, with preview day on February 04, Art Basel Qatar has quickly become one of the most exciting cultural events on the global arts calendar this year.