Art Rotterdam - discover (and buy) amazing contemporary art

HAPPENING 27–29 March 2026 | Every year, Art Rotterdam draws art, artists, and collectors from all over the world. As the premier art fair in the Netherlands, Art Rotterdam is a great opportunity to view and even purchase spectacular new art from local and international artists.

What is Art Rotterdam?

Art Rotterdam is the main art fair in the Netherlands. The annual fair provides a platform for the newest developments in visual art. In particular, the fair's focus on recent art, the variety of its participants and sections, the event's connection with the city of Rotterdam and the spacious, open setting of Rotterdam Ahoy give Art Rotterdam a distinctive atmosphere.  

Art Rotterdam 2026

In 2026, Art Rotterdam returns for its 27th edition with more than 150 galleries from the Netherlands and abroad, spread across 14,000 m² at Ahoy. Organisers say the move to Rotterdam South has already proved its appeal: last year’s first edition at Ahoy drew 28,000 visitors. The fair is structured around several sections, including the Main Section (with Solo/Duo presentations), the New Art Section for emerging talent, Prospects (Mondriaan Fund), Projections for video art, and a Sculpture Park focused on large-scale work.

What you can expect on the floor

Art Rotterdam is built to be walked, not skimmed. Alongside the Main Section, you will find Projections, the fair’s video art area, presented in a darkened space of more than 800 square metres with twelve works shown on freestanding large screens. If you want fresh work, head to Prospects, where the Mondriaan Fund presents 92 emerging artists, all supported through its Artist Start grant, curated by Johan Gustavsson and Daphne Verberg.

For more information and updates, you can visit the official Art Rotterdam website.

Unseen Photo @ Art Rotterdam

The collaboration between Art Rotterdam and Unseen Photo marks a milestone for the fair. Known for championing emerging photographers, Unseen brings its distinct identity and curatorial expertise into Ahoy, enriching the experience for both local and international audiences.

“By combining the energy of Unseen with the broad scope of Art Rotterdam, we’re creating a platform that encourages discovery,” the organisers explain. The partnership aims to strengthen the city’s reputation as a hub for contemporary photography, while keeping Unseen’s mission of supporting new voices fully intact.

In 2026, Unseen Photo is supported by new partner Van Lanschot Kempen and is built around six connected elements. You’ll see Unseen on the fair floor in the Main Section and Solo/Duo programme, plus three curated sections: New Photography, Encounters and The Past Present. The sixth element is the Unseen Book Market at the Nederlands Fotomuseum.

Unseen Book Market @ Nederlands Fotomuseum

Running parallel to the main fair, the Unseen Book Market will take place at the new Nederlands Fotomuseum in Pakhuis Santos, which is set to open in February 2026. Around 40 independent publishers will showcase and sell photobooks and publications in the museum setting.

DHB Bank as main sponsor

DHB Bank returns as main sponsor for Art Rotterdam 2026. The Rotterdam based bank also hosts the DHB Art Space within the fair. The bank is described as a Dutch savings bank where you can save online, with its head office in Rotterdam for more than 30 years, which is part of why it backs the fair.

How to buy art at Art Rotterdam?

If you're an art lover or collector looking to buy art, this is also a great opportunity to do so. To check out the available art beforehand, visit GalleryViewer.com. The site displays the online catalogue of Art Rotterdam prior to the fair's opening. This catalogue includes all the works of art exhibited by participating galleries, including their price range, a short biography, videos and recommendations. GalleryViewer.com is Art Rotterdam's online platform, specially built to support potential art buyers. The site maintains an extensive database of artworks, exhibitions, and artist profiles. More than 90 participating galleries in the Netherlands and Belgium have been selected for their high-quality offering.  The Art Rotterdam catalogue is expected to go live on 20 March on GalleryViewer, so you can scout works before you visit.

Practical info (2026)

Dates: Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March 2026
Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam
Opening hours: 11.00 to 19.00 each day
Tickets: available online only via ArtRotterdam.com. Price: €22.50, with an off peak ticket €16.50.

Location: Rotterdam Ahoy

Art Rotterdam takes place at Rotterdam Ahoy, easily reached by metro (Zuidplein station), car, or bicycle from the city centre.