Everything You Need to Know About Art Fair Philippines 2026

(SPOT.ph) February is fast approaching, and aside from being the love month, it's also National Arts Month. It's the time to get cultured, explore museums, galleries, and art fairs—and wouldn't you know it, the country's largest contemporary arts festival happens to be coming up soon.

Art aficionados, this is it; we're days away from Art Fair Philippines 2026—and it's going to be a big one! On its 13th run, the country's biggest gathering of artists and art patrons is pulling out all the stops to deliver a heavy dose of Philippine contemporary art in all its forms. Lots of things are happening in the coming days leading up to the big weekend, and we know it can get overwhelming. So we've put together this handy guide with everything you need to know for a hassle-free, smooth-sailing visit to Art Fair Philippines 2026. Check it out and bookmark it for the upcoming event. 

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From February 6 to 8, Art Fair Philippines returns—this time with a new home at Circuit Corporate Center One, Circuit Makati. On its 13th edition, Art Fair Philippines is turning the page on its Ayala Center chapter. After years at the Link parking lot and Ayala Triangle Gardens, the country’s biggest contemporary art fair is making the move to the old Sta. Ana Race Track.

Guests going to Art Fair Philippines 2026 will have to sign in and register on the 5th floor of Circuit Corporate Center One. After signing up, you can then proceed to explore the fair for as long as you want, starting from the 6th floor all the way up to the 11th floor.

Much like previous runs, you can explore the entire Art Fair at your own pace. Re-entry to the fair is allowed, which means that should you want to leave the fair for a bit for whatever reason, you can still go back in and continue your Art Fair experience—just make sure to head to the re-entry lanes when you come back.

Tickets to Art Fair Philippines are already on sale at the website, but if you can't commit to your visit right now, you can always buy on-site at the Reception Desk on the 5th floor of Circuit Corporate Center One.

Guests with discounts, such as senior citizens, PWDs, and students, can purchase their tickets on-site upon presenting their valid IDs.

• Regular Day Pass: P750

• Students, senior citizens, and PWDs: P500

• Makati students and teachers with valid IDs: P300

Based on our experience, it's still best to buy your tickets online to avoid long lines at the Reception Desk. Don't worry. Although ticket refunds are not allowed, you can use your ticket on another date.

Art Fair PH/Projects is one of the most anticipated parts of Art Fair Philippines, celebrating the works of both modern masters and contemporary visionaries. This year, expect to see work from Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Ambie Abaño, Max Balatbat, Ged Unson Merino, Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn, and Sa Tahanan Co.  

Additionally, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, the fair will also host the work of Spanish artist Ampparito, who changes up the everyday through intense shifts in scale. 

The space for Art Fair PH/Projects was designed by Nazareno/Lichauco for this year's fair.

This year's Art Fair Philippines brings together exhibitors not just from the Philippines but also from France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Spain. So aside from viewing the work of the featured artists mentioned above, you can also browse, appreciate, and (if you fall in love with a piece so much) buy artwork from these participating galleries:

• 125 Projects

• Amez Yavuz

• Archivo 1984

• Art Agenda

• Art Cube Gallery

• Art for Space

• Art Lounge Manila

• Art Underground

• Art Verité Gallery

• Artemis Art

• Avellana Art Gallery

• Boston Art Gallery

• Caiyun Art

• Cartellino

• Cayón

• CCP x Scarletbox

• Core Contemporary Art

• Der-Horng Art Gallery

• FotoMoto PH

• Gajah Gallery

• Galerie Stephanie

• GALLERY KOGURE

• Istorya Studios

• J Studio

• Kaida Contemporary

• Kawata Gallery

• León Gallery

• METRO Gallery

• Modeka Art

• Museo Trece

• Orange Project

• Parallel +

• Paseo Art Gallery

• Pintô Art Museum and Arboretum

• Qube Gallery

• SHUKADO + SCENA

• Silverlens

• TARZEER PICTURES

• The Columns Gallery

• The Crucible Gallery

• Tomura Lee

• Triangulum

• Village Art Gallery

• Vin Gallery

• White Walls Gallery

• YOD Gallery

• YSOBEL Art Gallery

Art Fair PH/ Digital is the lovechild of creativity and technology. In this section of the fair, you'll find pieces that incorporate and engage with computer technology, animation, virtual or augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse.

This year, the fair spotlights painter and graphic artist TRNZ, who’s debuting The Keeper—an animated short film created in collaboration with Fleet Studios. The film takes a hard look at the pressure to succeed, and how, in the chase for accolades and external validation, the things that matter most often slip quietly through the cracks.

Joining him is the TLYR Collective, whose presentation revolves around the idea of “digital alchemy.” Through immersive installations, the collective digs into how identity shifts in virtual spaces—using generative art and augmented reality to blur the lines between what’s physical and what’s simulated.

ArtFairPH/Talks gives fairgoers a chance to go beyond just looking at art. Through a lineup of talks, panel discussions, workshops, and performance pieces, the program offers deeper insight into artists and their works—from creative processes and art forms to collectors, their interests, and the many layers of today’s ever-evolving art world.

This year's Art Fair PH/ Talks is in partnership with the Ateneo Art Gallery and the Museum Foundation of the Philippines. The full line up of talks, lectures, and discussions will be posted on the Art Fair Philippines website closer to opening day.

During Art Fair Philippines, guests may also join guided tours through the exhibit. These are scheduled on all days of the fair, with one batch at 11 a.m. and another one at 5 p.m.

From January 30 to February 8, several locations in Makati will also feature special art installations as part of the complementary exhibition 10 Days of Art. 

These large-scale public art installations celebrate the best of Makati’s cultural spirit. Art pieces from Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan, Fotomoto PH, Isaiah Cacnio, Joel Wijangco, Mich Dulce, and Ronald Ventura will be scattered throughout the Makati Central Business District, leading the way to the main event at Circuit Makati.

Art Fair Philippines will be on February 6 to 8 at Circuit Corporate Center One, The Circuit Makati. Get your tickets online. For more information, visit Art Fair Philippines' website.

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