Art Mumbai 2026 opens today, November 12, at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, bringing 94 Indian and international galleries, major private collections, sculpture, performances and public programming to Mumbai. The fourth edition of India’s leading modern and contemporary art fair runs until November 15, 2026.
A bigger edition for India’s art market
This year’s fair has expanded significantly, with 94 exhibitors: 73 from India and 21 from overseas. The growth reflects Art Mumbai’s rapid rise since its launch in 2023, when its first edition featured 48 Indian and five international galleries.
The 2026 edition arrives at a moment of growing momentum for India’s art market. According to The Collector’s Guide 2026 by 360 One, the Indian art market recorded a decade-high turnover of ₹2,543 crore in 2025, underlining the increasing visibility and commercial strength of Indian modern and contemporary art.
International galleries make their India debut
A key draw of Art Mumbai 2026 is the arrival of major international galleries making their first appearance at an Indian art fair. Perrotin, Richard Saltoun, Night Gallery, Rizq Art Gallery and Niru Ratnam are among the six international debutants, alongside Rajiv Menon Contemporary.
They join returning international names such as Lisson Gallery and Galleria Continua, reinforcing Mumbai’s position as an increasingly important meeting point for South Asian and global contemporary art.
Theme: Where Collections Take Shape
The fair’s 2026 theme, “Where Collections Take Shape,” foregrounds the role of collectors, foundations and private collections in shaping artistic narratives. A major highlight is Vyakta Avyakta: The Manifest and the Unmanifest, presented by the Dabriwala Foundation.
Drawn from a private collection, the exhibition includes works largely unseen by the public. The foundation has previously shown work at institutions including the Barbican and Tate Modern, making this one of the most anticipated presentations at the fair.
What visitors can see and do
Art Mumbai is no longer only a marketplace for paintings and sculptures. The 2026 programme is designed as a four-day cultural experience, combining gallery presentations with public-facing events.
- A Sculpture Park featuring large-scale and outdoor works.
- A curated Speaker Series with artists, curators, institutional leaders and cultural practitioners.
- Guided walks through the fair and its exhibitions.
- Live performances and music, extending the fair beyond conventional viewing.
- Workshops and conversations on public art, cultural institutions and immersive technology.
- Photography presentations and expanded food-and-beverage offerings.
Indian galleries to watch
Leading Indian galleries including Nature Morte, DAG, Experimenter, Chemould Prescott Road and Vadehra Art Gallery are participating, presenting works by established modernists alongside contemporary and emerging artists.
The fair also gives space to 11 Indian galleries making their Art Mumbai debut, bringing fresh perspectives from independent art spaces and newer artistic practices.
Plan your visit
Art Mumbai 2026 is open from November 12 to 15 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. General day passes are priced at ₹1,770, with tickets available through District by Zomato.
For art lovers, collectors, design professionals and cultural practitioners, the fair’s opening day marks the beginning of one of Mumbai’s most significant cultural moments of the year.
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