Nomad Fair Expands to Abu Dhabi and Hamptons in 2025-2026
Founded in 2017 by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, the Nomad fair is set to launch new editions in Abu Dhabi and the Hamptons in 2025 and 2026. The event will make its West Asian debut at the former Terminal 1 of Zayed International Airport from November 19 to 22, 2025, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi, aiming to enhance the UAE's art landscape. Following this, Nomad will return to St. Moritz from February 12 to 15, 2026, with the location yet to be revealed. In June 2026, it will also premiere in the United States at the Watermill Center in the Hamptons, celebrated for its innovative arts initiatives.
Key facts
- Nomad fair will hold an edition at Zayed International Airport's former Terminal 1 in Abu Dhabi from November 19 to 22, 2025.
- The terminal was designed by French architect Paul Andreu in the 1970s.
- The Abu Dhabi edition is organized in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi.
- Nomad returns to St. Moritz from February 12 to 15, 2026, though the venue is not yet announced.
- Nomad will make its US debut at the Watermill Center in the Hamptons in June 2026.
- The Watermill Center was founded by director and artist Robert Wilson.
- Nomad director is Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte.
- Past Nomad editions were held at the Certosa di San Giacomo in Capri and the former Gut clinic in St. Moritz.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Wilson
- Paul Andreu
- Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte
Institutions
- Nomad
- Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi
- Watermill Center
- Certosa di San Giacomo
- Zayed International Airport
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- St. Moritz
- Switzerland
- Engadin Valley
- Hamptons
- United States
- Capri
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Saadiyat Island