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Art & Collectables Events, Fairs & Auctions

Few experiences compare with being in the room when something extraordinary happens. This part of LuxuryLifestyle.com focuses on international art fairs, evening sales at major auction houses, gallery vernissages, private collector previews and antiques shows, the occasions that define the year for collectors, curators, advisors and first-time buyers building a meaningful collection. Settings range across museum halls, historic palazzos, convention pavilions and intimate gallery spaces, and the mood can shift from intimate and invitation-only to grand and international. Our editors look for events that pair a strong program with genuine hospitality, thoughtful details and the chance to meet the people who make them special. Listings are updated throughout the year as organizers confirm new dates, venues and guest experiences.

Every event page covers the essentials: dates, venue, highlights and a direct link to tickets or reservations. VIP preview days usually offer the best access to new works, so ask galleries and auction houses about collector passes ahead of opening day. Schedules can change, so confirm final details with the organizer shortly before you travel. Many readers combine these occasions with other galas, shows, auctions and tastings listed on LuxuryLifestyle.com, turning one event into a memorable journey. If you host an event that fits this category, list it with us to connect with a discerning international audience ready to attend.

11/14/2026

FutureGrail's first in-person live watch auction, with remote and online bidding, led by a unique 1954 platinum Patek Philippe Ref. 2526P 'Serpico y Laino' enamel dial (est. USD 1-2M). Previews in Hong Kong, Dubai, Geneva and Singapore.

FutureGrail Live Watch Auction Singapore
Singapore
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore

11/09/2026 - 11/14/2026

Inaugural curated luxury lifestyle exhibition at The Ned Doha spanning haute couture, fine jewellery and watches, art, beauty and private salons.

LUMERA (Doha)
The Ned Doha
Doha, Doha
Qatar

11/12/2026 - 11/15/2026

Shanghai's major contemporary art fair during Shanghai Art Week, pairing with West Bund along the city's November collecting circuit.

ART021 Shanghai
Shanghai Exhibition Center
No. 1000, Yan An Middle Road 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

Strauss & Co's live Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art in Johannesburg offers 92 lots of South African masters, from Irma Stern, Gerard Sekoto and Maggie Laubser to Pierneef and William Kentridge, with bidding in the room and online.

Strauss & Co Evening Sale: Modern and Contemporary Art
Strauss & Co (Johannesburg)
89 Central Street, Houghton Johannesburg, Gauteng
South Africa

11/18/2026

South Africa's first-ever single-producer wine auction offers three decades of Kanonkop from 1984 to 2001, every bottle recorked by Amorim and the Kanonkop team and never having left the estate cellar, sold live by Strauss & Co.

Kanonkop Auction (Strauss & Co)
Strauss & Co (Johannesburg)
89 Central Street, Houghton Johannesburg, Gauteng
South Africa

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

11/21/2026

Bonhams Hong Kong live auction of four legendary whiskies: Yamazaki 35, Yamazaki 50 (2007 release), Karuizawa 47 Year Old Cask #5627 (1960) and Dalmore 62 Year Old The Ardross Estate.

Bonhams Whisky Masterpieces: The Curation of Rarity
Bonhams Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place
Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong

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
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