Art Basel Qatar to Launch in Doha in February 2026
So, in February 2026, Art Basel Qatar is launching at M7 and the Doha Design District in Msheireb. This exciting event is a joint venture involving Art Basel, the MCH Group, Qatar Sports Investments, and QC+. It will showcase modern and contemporary art, featuring artists and galleries from the MENASA region. Doha will become one of the host cities for Art Basel, joining Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris. The event will include educational programs, market development strategies, and public art initiatives. Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa highlighted that this collaboration aligns with Qatar's National Vision 2030, while His Excellency Nasser Al-Khelaïfi noted it builds on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 legacy to strengthen ties between sports and culture.
Key facts
- Art Basel Qatar launches in February 2026
- Held at M7 and Doha Design District in Doha
- Joint initiative by Art Basel, MCH Group, QSI, and QC+
- Focuses on modern and contemporary art from MENASA region
- Doha joins Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris as Art Basel host cities
- Includes educational programs and public art initiatives
- Aligned with Qatar's National Vision 2030
- Part of legacy from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Entities
Institutions
- Art Basel
- MCH Group
- Qatar Sports Investments (QSI)
- QC+
- Qatar Museums (QM)
- FIFA
Locations
- Doha
- Qatar
- Basel
- Miami Beach
- Hong Kong
- Paris
- Venice
- Giardini de la Biennale di Venezia