Summer is the perfect time for cultural travel, and the art fairs and biennales in Europe 2025 promise to be among the brightest events of the season. From London to Venice, from Ibiza to Helsinki – major contemporary art exhibitions will take place in Europe’s most picturesque cities, bringing together leading galleries, curators, and artists from around the world. In this article, you’ll find current dates, addresses, ticket info, and official websites for the main art events of summer 2025.
London Art Fair
One of the largest contemporary art fairs in the UK, featuring over 100 galleries and a wide range of modern and contemporary works.
Dates: 22–26 January 2025
Address: Business Design Centre, Islington, London, UK
Website: businessdesigncentre.co.uk
Art Basel
Art Basel 2025 will take place from June 19 to 22 in Basel, Switzerland, at Messe Basel. As one of the most significant events in the world of modern and contemporary art, the art fairs and biennales in Europe 2025 gather over 290 leading galleries and around 4,000 artists from across the globe. Visitors can explore a variety of curated sections including:
- Galleries: the main sector showcasing established artists;
- Feature: curated projects with a thematic focus;
- Statements: solo presentations by emerging artists;
- Edition: prints and editioned works;
- Unlimited: large-scale installations and performances;
- Parcours: site-specific works placed around Basel city.
Tickets are available online via the official site artbasel.com and at the venue. Prices range from CHF 30 to CHF 1500. A one-day pass costs CHF 69. Premium passes with extended access and guided tours in English, German, and French are also offered. For those looking for a deeper dive into the art world, the Premium Discovery Pass includes visits to private collections, artist studios, and VIP areas.
Dates: 19–22 June 2025
Address: Messe Basel, Messeplatz 10, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
Website: artbasel.com
CAN Art Fair
The CAN Art Fair 2025, focused on discovering new names in contemporary art, will take place from June 25 to 29 in Ibiza, Spain, at the FECOEV (Recinto Ferial) exhibition center. This is the fourth edition of the international fair, which has already established itself as a major event in the island’s cultural life, attracting collectors, gallerists, and art lovers from around the world.
In 2025, over 30 galleries from various countries will participate, including 193 Gallery (Paris, France), Anna Zorina Gallery (New York, USA), Future Gallery (Berlin, Germany), NIL Gallery (Paris, France), and Osnova (Moscow, Russia / Valencia, Spain). Visitors will be able to see works by both established masters and emerging artists working in various genres: painting, sculpture, video art, digital art, and more.
Tickets:
- Standard ticket: €21.49
- Discounted ticket: €11.25 for Balearic Islands residents, students under 25, and seniors (with valid ID)
Dates: June 25–29, 2025
Address: Ctra. d’Eivissa a Sant Antoni, 07800, Ibiza, Spain
Website: contemporaryartnow.com
Art-o-rama
Art-o-rama 2025 will be held from August 29 to 31 in Marseille, France, at La Friche la Belle de Mai. This is the 19th edition of the international contemporary art fair, known for its focus on new and experimental projects.
In 2025, Art-o-rama will feature over 60 galleries and publishers from 14 countries, including 30% French participants. Special attention is given to local artists and designers from Marseille. For the first time, a section called Immaterial Salon dedicated to contemporary design will be presented. The program also includes free film screenings and discussions.
- Tickets:
- Full ticket: €12
- Reduced: €8
- Two-day pass: €18
- Free admission for students, individuals under 18, and other categories with valid ID.
Dates: August 29–31, 2025
Address: La Friche la Belle de Mai, 41 rue Jobin, 13003 Marseille, France
Website: art-o-rama.fr
Berlin Biennale
The 13th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art will take place from June 14 to September 14, 2025 in Berlin. The biennale is curated by Zasha Colah, with assistance from Valentina Viviani. The theme, “passing the fugitive on”, explores how art can establish its own rules in the context of political turmoil and injustice.
Exhibitions and events will be held at four key venues:
- KW Institute for Contemporary Art (Auguststraße 69)
- Sophiensæle (Sophienstraße 18)
- Hamburger Bahnhof – National Gallery of Contemporary Art (Invalidenstraße 50/51)
- Former courthouse on Lehrterstraße in the Moabit district
These venues were deliberately chosen for their historical associations with protest, repression, and transformation, highlighting the biennale’s focus on resistance and freedom of expression.
The biennale will showcase over 60 artists and more than 170 works, including installations, performances, readings, academic lectures, and guided walks. Special emphasis is placed on oral and embodied forms of art, creating a direct connection between artwork and audience.
Tickets:
Admission to all venues: €16
Groups of 10 or more, per person: €14
Reduced admission: €8
Group reduced: €6
Free admission to Sophiensæle
Dates: June 14 – September 14, 2025
Address: KUNST-WERKE BERLIN e. V., Auguststraße 69, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Website: 13.berlinbiennale.de
Art Cologne
ART COLOGNE is the world’s oldest and one of the most influential fairs for modern and contemporary art. Every year, leading galleries, artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts gather in Cologne to discover outstanding works of painting, sculpture, photography, installations, and digital art. As an international art fair, ART COLOGNE sets the standards for the art market and offers a unique platform for dialogue between artists and investors.
Dates: June 6 – November 9, 2025
Address: Koelnmesse GmbH, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne – Deutz
Website: artcologne.com
Frieze London
The art world gathers in London’s Regent’s Park for Frieze London and Frieze Masters (October 15–19, 2025), bringing together over 280 galleries from 45 countries. This year, the fairs place a strong emphasis on artists and curatorial programs, once again confirming London’s central role as a global hub for artistic exchange, shaped by deep knowledge of art history and geography.
Dates: October 15–19, 2025
Address: The Regent’s Park, Outer Cir, London NW1 4NR, England
Website: frieze.com
Venice Architecture Biennale
The 19th International Architecture Biennale will be open to visitors from May 10 to Sunday, November 23, 2025 (previews on May 8 and 9). The exhibition is curated by architect and engineer Carlo Ratti, who noted:
“To face a burning world, architecture must harness all the intelligence available to us. I am honored and humbled to curate the Biennale Architettura 2025.”
Carlo Ratti is an architect and engineer by training. He completed his PhD as a Fulbright Scholar at MIT, where he currently teaches, as well as at the Politecnico di Milano. He is the director of the Senseable City Lab and co-founder of the architecture and innovation firm CRA – Carlo Ratti Associati with offices in Turin, New York, and London.
Dates: May 10 – November 23, 2025
Address: 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Website: labiennale.org
Helsinki Biennial
Хельсинкская биеннале это международное арт-событие, которое привносит выдающееся современное искусство в природную среду архипелага Хельсинки.
Следующая биеннале пройдёт с 8 июня по 21 сентября 2025 года на острове Валлисаари, в парке Эспланада и в Художественном музее Хельсинки (HAM).
Даты: 8 июня – 21 сентября , 2025,
Адрес: Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Вебсайт: helsinkibiennaali.fi
Университетская арт-биеннале ADEMA (Майорка, Испания)
Международная биеннале, объединяющая 21 университет из разных стран и 300 художников, с акцентом на формирование критического мышления и профессиональное развитие молодых художников.
Даты: 2 – 6 июня , 2025,
Адрес: Carrer de Sant Jaume, 4, Centre, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Вебсайт: universitybiennial.art
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