The world's oldermost art fair
Cologne will be the place where thousands of art enthusiasts, professionals, and collectors will be. The reason for this is the world-renowned exhibition of paintings, sculptures, graphics, and other collections – ART COLOGNE. By visiting this great event, you can meet representatives of around 250 exhibitors as well as more than 60,000 visitors. Since the first edition in 1967, it has always been one of the preferred exhibitions in the calendars of many specialists. Some of the collections that will be exhibited at this international art fair will include:
- Paintings;
- Modern and contemporary art;
- Works on paper;
- Video;
- Photography;
- Sculptures;
- Graphics.
ART COLOGNE 2026
Koelnmesse GmbH will host ART COLOGNE 2026 from 05.11.2026 to 08.11.2026. The fair will take place as a live exhibition.
Accommodation
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On foot:
Not advisable when travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport
30 mins when travelling from Cologne Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
By car:
20 mins when travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport
10 mins when travelling from Cologne Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
By public transport:
30 mins when travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport
10 mins when travelling from Cologne Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
Hotels near ART COLOGNE
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Maternushaus | 2.7 | Köln | from € 486.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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the Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | 0.81 | Köln | from € 466.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Mercure Hotel Dusseldorf City Center | 38.8 | Düsseldorf | from € 289.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Klima Hotel Europarc | 24.9 | Kerpen | from € 209.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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NH Koln Altstadt | 2.5 | Köln | from € 411.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Hotel am Augustinerplatz | 2.8 | Köln | from € 552.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Kardinal Schulte Haus | 15.15 | Bergisch Gladbach | from € 268.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Clayton Hotel Dusseldorf City Center | 38 | Düsseldorf | from € 356.50 EUR | Book Now | |
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Dorint An der Messe Koln | 0.16 | Köln | from € 476.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Pullman Cologne | 3.41 | Köln | from € 616.00 EUR | Book Now |
ART COLOGNE 2021
The 2021 edition of ART COLOGNE took place from November 16, 2021, to November 20, 2021. Around 34,000 people attended, to examine the works of 150 galleries. The live exhibition took place in Cologne, Germany, at the Koelnmesse. It took place concurrently with the COLOGNE FINE ART & DESIGN fair. The venue implemented COVID-19 prevention measures, including a 3G entry requirement (vaccinated, recovered or tested can enter).
ART COLOGNE 2022
The 2022 edition of ART COLOGNE took place in Messe Cologne as a live trade fair. It was hosted between 16.11.2022 and 20.11.2022 and featured 190 exhibitors from 26 nations. The hosting location did not implement Covid-19 safety measures due to the removal of the country's domestic coronavirus restrictions.
ART COLOGNE 2023
ART COLOGNE's 2023 edition was hosted as a live trade fair in Messe Cologne between 16.11.2023 and 19.11.2023. The event received 45,000 visitors from 68 countries. They overviewed the wares of 170 exhibitors from 29 nations.
ART COLOGNE 2024
ART COLOGNE's 2024 edition took place between 07.11.2024 and 10.11.2024 in Messe Cologne. It was a live trade expo that showcased the wares of approximately 170 exhibiting galleries from 24 countries. They were examined by around 45,000 visitors.
ART COLOGNE 2025
ART COLOGNE's 2025 edition took place between 05.11.2025 and 08.11.2025 in Messe Cologne. It was attended by 165 exhibitors from 25 countries and thousands of visitors.
