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Art Shows & Contemporary Art Fair Events

What sets a truly great event apart is the combination of setting, people and program. On this page you can explore contemporary art fairs, gallery openings, sculpture parks, photography shows and VIP collector preview nights, all selected for collectors, advisors and art lovers discovering new talent. Expect venues such as fair pavilions, white-cube galleries, outdoor sculpture gardens and museum annexes, chosen by organizers who understand that the backdrop matters as much as the agenda. Each listing gives a clear summary of dates, location and highlights, along with notes on how to attend. Use it to compare options quickly and decide which occasions deserve a place in your diary this year.

A little preparation goes a long way with events of this caliber. Check each listing for registration deadlines, dress codes and guest requirements, and contact the organizer early if you need accessibility support or special arrangements. Gallery booths at major fairs can sell out on preview day, so request a price list in advance and follow up quickly on favorites. You can also explore neighboring categories on LuxuryLifestyle.com to pair this experience with a gala, festival or tasting during the same visit. Hosts are welcome to add their dates, putting their program in front of readers who travel widely and expect the best.

11/13/2026 - 11/15/2026

Easton, Maryland hosts the Waterfowl Festival, a three-day celebration of Eastern Shore sporting art, decoy carving, wildlife culture and conservation across downtown venues anchored at the historic Armory HQ.

Waterfowl Festival
Armory – Waterfowl HQ (multi-venue downtown Easton)
40 S. Harrison Street Easton, Maryland (MD) 21601
United States

11/10/2026 - 11/15/2026

Shanghai's leading international art and design fair, held each November across the West Bund venues.

West Bund Art & Design
West Bund Art Center
2555 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District Shanghai, Shanghai
China

11/16/2026

Sotheby's marquee Now & Contemporary Evening Auction in New York during the November sales week.

Sotheby's The Now & Contemporary Evening Auction
Sotheby's New York
New York, New York (NY)
United States

11/12/2026 - 11/16/2026

Art Dealers Association of America fair; Preview Gala Nov 12 benefits the Whitney Museum.

The Art Show (ADAA)
Park Avenue Armory
New York, New York (NY)
United States

11/17/2026

An NYC Jewelry Week opening reception for W.M. Ricci's 'Memory Palace' collection.

Memory Palace Opening Reception (NYC Jewelry Week)
Viewing Room
38 Renwick Street New York, New York - NY 10013
United States

11/18/2026

Phillips' New York marquee evening sale, led by Calder, Pollock, Frankenthaler and Monet, with viewing Nov 7-18.

Phillips Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
Phillips New York
432 Park Ave New York, New York - NY 10022
United States

11/19/2026

Fifth-anniversary Silver Art Gala at 3 World Trade Center, with cocktail reception in the new 79th-floor exhibition gallery and seated dinner on the 70th floor overlooking the skyline, funding free artist studios at the World Trade Center.

Silver Art Gala
3 World Trade Center
New York, New York (NY) 10007
United States

11/19/2026 - 11/22/2026

Frieze Abu Dhabi returns to Manarat Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, presenting more than 100 galleries from the region and beyond across four days.

Frieze Abu Dhabi
Manarat Al Saadiyat
Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

05/09/2026 - 11/22/2026

The 61st International Art Exhibition 'In Minor Keys', the world's most prestigious contemporary art exhibition, open through November 22.

La Biennale di Venezia
Giardini and Arsenale
Sestiere Castello Venice, Veneto 30122
Italy

11/18/2026 - 11/22/2026

Second Abu Dhabi edition of NOMAD, the itinerant collectible design and contemporary art fair, staged in the historic Terminal 1 of the Old Abu Dhabi Airport for collectors, curators and galleries.

NOMAD Abu Dhabi
Terminal 1, Old Abu Dhabi Airport
Ad Diyafah Street Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi 11976
United Arab Emirates
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