The BRAFA Art Fair 2026, held from January 25 to February 1, 2026 at Brussels Expo, is shaping up to be one of Europe’s major art-market events. With nearly 150 international galleries, a spectacular scenography, the exceptional presence of the King Baudouin Foundation as guest of honour, and a selection of artworks spanning five continents, the 2026 edition is already positioning itself as a must-attend fair for collectors, art lovers, and market professionals.
Why BRAFA 2026 is the art fair you can’t afford to miss this year
- A selection of 150 galleries from 18 countries
- Artworks ranging from the 15th century to cutting-edge contemporary creation
- A new fair highlight: 5 masterpieces, 5 continents
- The King Baudouin Foundation as guest of honour
- An immersive scenography inspired by the sky and the Northern Lights
- Art Talks with curators, experts, and leading market voices
With more than 72,000 visitors in 2025, BRAFA confirms its status as a major European fair — more intimate than TEFAF, more historically anchored than many emerging fairs, and increasingly innovative.
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The must-see artworks of 2026: a world tour through five masterpieces
BRAFA introduces an exceptional path across continents. Here are the five works destined to spark conversations in 2026.
1. Keith Haring – Untitled (1981)
Martos Gallery (USA)
An iconic, explosive drawing capturing the raw energy of 1980s New York street art.
2. Sergio Rodrigues – Mucki Bench (1960s)
Laurent Schaubroeck (BE)
A sculptural, monumental gem of Brazilian modernism — extremely rare.
3. Kim Tschang-Yeul – Water Drops (1982)
Boon Gallery (BE)
Poetry, silence, contemplation: a major work of contemporary Korean art.
4. Kota Reliquary Figure (19th century)
Dalton Somaré (IT)
An icon of traditional African art, central to the genealogy of modernism.
5. Flemish Triptych (c. 1500)
Jan Muller Antiques (BE)
A rare masterpiece meticulously studied by specialist Didier Martens.
Old Masters, design and iconic pieces: the key trends of BRAFA 2026
The powerful return of the Old Masters
From Rembrandt to Van Goyen, BRAFA confirms its position as Europe’s leading fair for Old Masters.
Twentieth-century design in the spotlight
Featuring:
– Serrurier-Bovy
– Louis Comfort Tiffany
– Jorge Zalszupin
– Lina Bo Bardi
Brazilian design and European avant-gardes engage in a remarkable dialogue.
“Conversation pieces”: artworks that captivate at first sight
– Yves Klein – La Terre Bleue (1957)
– A mythological Consulate-era clock (Galerie de Potter d’Indoye)
– An Egyptian Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure (Axel Vervoordt)
Guest of Honour 2026: the King Baudouin Foundation
For its 50th anniversary, the Foundation unveils a museum-like stand, daily concerts, and an unprecedented program of talks.
👉 A rare institutional presence at a private fair.
An immersive scenography inspired by the sky
Designed by Nicolas de Liedekerke, the scenography offers a poetic, aerial atmosphere built around:
- sky-inspired colour gradients,
- lighting effects reminiscent of Northern Lights,
- suspended elements to create fluid circulation,
- and a new Hall 8 dedicated to gastronomy.
Art Talks & KBF Talks: a high-level intellectual programme
Every day, leading voices of the art market take the stage:
– Dominique & Sylvain Lévy
– Dr Michael Philipp
– Estelle De Bruyn
– Virginie Devillez
– Michiel Vervloet
– Ludwig Forrest
👉 One of the strongest conference programmes among European fairs.
Practical Information – BRAFA 2026
📅 January 25 – February 1, 2026
📍 Brussels Expo – Halls 3, 4 & 8
🕒 11:00 – 19:00
🌙 Late Opening: Thursday, January 29
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