26th Beijing International Art Expo will be held from September 11 to 14, 2026 at Beijing Exhibition Center, organized under the theme “Art Awakens the Future.” As one of China’s most influential and longest-running art fairs, the expo connects international and domestic galleries, art institutions, collectors, and designers in a diverse showcase of classic and contemporary art. The exhibition area covers 30,000 square meters, featuring categories such as Chinese ink paintings, oil paintings, watercolors, sculptures, installations, digital and new media art, and design pieces. This year’s expo will welcome over 150 galleries and institutions from more than 10 countries, offering over 6,000 works for direct trade, exhibitions, and cultural exchange. The expo attracts more than 40,000 art collectors, museum professionals, and creative industry buyers annually, serving as Beijing’s premier platform for discovering high-quality artworks and forging global partnerships in the vibrant art market.
Range of Exhibition
- Main Gallery Section: Showcasing top-tier domestic and international galleries presenting classical and contemporary art collections.
- SOLO Section: Highlighting emerging artists and independent galleries with unique creative perspectives and experimental works.
- Public Art Unit: Featuring sculptures and installations themed around urban aesthetics and lifestyle art integration.
- Art Derivatives & Design Section: Dedicated to contemporary branded art derivatives, designer works, and creative lifestyle products.
- Trendy and Digital Art Section: Exploring the cutting edge of art including NFTs, digital installations, and metaverse-inspired artworks.
- Exhibitor Scope: Galleries, art academies, cultural institutions, auction houses, art studios, and organizations showcasing Chinese paintings, oil paintings, watercolors, murals, printmaking, sculptures, installations, art packaging, multimedia, and more.
Target Audience
Galleries, art dealers, private collectors, museum curators, designers, architects, auction houses, art investment firms, cultural institutions, art lovers