Applications are now open.
VOLTA returns to Hall 4.U, Congress Centre, from 17 - 21 June, 2026 for its 21st edition in Basel.
In 2025, the fair celebrated its most successful edition to date with an audience of over 10,000 culturally engaged visitors who explored the fair, acquired new work and powered their artistic discovery. Now, VOLTA looks ahead to the future and welcomes applications from emerging to mid-career galleries looking to shape the fair’s next exciting chapter, together.
Please note that individual artists cannot apply.
Why exhibit at VOLTA?
For over 20 years, VOLTA has been rooted in the city of Basel, carving out a unique position as the fair for emerging to mid-market galleries. With a personal approach in a curated environment, VOLTA builds last connectings between galleries, collectors, curators and institutions.
An established platform with proven reach.
A 20 year track record with over 10,000 fair visitors, 40,000 mailing list and 9.4 million PR reach.
Central location - just 2 minutes walk from Messeplatz.
VOLTA established itself in a new venue in 2025 - Hall 4.U, Congress Center - with over 1/3 of visitors Art Basel VIPs.
Opportunities to grow and connect with new collectors.
Exhibiting at VOLTA sparks new connections - gallerists, buyers, curators - that create lasting value well beyond the fair.
Testimonials
“Being directly across from Art Basel is an incredible advantage and positions VOLTA as the must-visit fair during Basel Art Week.”
“The fair was exceptionally well organised, with many collectors ready to acquire art on the preview day.”
“Beautifully curated, a wonderful team to work with, and attentive to the local community.”
— 2025 EXHIBITORS
Our Audience
10,000
Visitors to the fair
8,000
VIP community
VOLTA has a loyal VIP community and consistently pursues its growth via VIP consultants and working with VIP collector groups.
40,000
Newsletter subscribers
80,000
Combined social media following
94 million
PR reach
Placed PR publications include Financial Times, Monocle, Nue Zürcher Zeitung and Forbes. See more press highlights.
3.5 million
Advertisement reach
Highlights VOLTA Basel 2025
Get in Touch
If you’re interested in applying to VOLTA, please review the 2026 Prospectus below. It includes details on stand pricing, the application timeline, and information about VOLTA’s audience and network — all the ways your gallery can benefit from participating.
We look forward to receiving your application and hearing from you.
For all application enquiries