Antwerp Art Weekend
12de editie van het kunstweekend dat de Antwerpse musea, galeries en kunstruimtes met een gezamenlijk programma in de kijker zet.
Drive foot traffic to Antwerp's cultural venues and hospitality businesses by positioning the city as a premier art destination during the annual Art Weekend.
- Discover 12 years of Antwerp's art scene: museums, galleries, and creative spaces unite for one weekend
- Plan your cultural escape: exclusive Art Weekend programming across Antwerp's top venues
- Local art lovers and travelers: your guide to Antwerp Art Weekend's must-see exhibitions and events
Antwerp Art Weekend is a four day, citywide manifestation where art venues in and around Antwerp celebrate contemporary art. Contemporary art takes over the entire city with a packed program of exhibitions, events, activities, and parties unfolding throughout 88 venues. The 2026 edition places a strong emphasis on encounter, collaboration and new perspectives. Rich and ambitious programme of exhibitions, performances, talks and encounters across 88 venues Antwerp Art Graduation Prize Exhibition featuring recently graduated artists from Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASKA) and Sint Lucas (SLA), with cash prize and exhibition of new work OFF Program with 30+ venues including independent initiatives, artist collectives and alternative spaces Opening party on 14 May from 21:00 on the roof terrace of M HKA M HKA features exhibitions including "we refuse_d," "Nueva Visión," "Print as Artistic Practice, 1940–1976," and concludes on Sunday 17 May with OPUS III performance Free entry to most venues; ticketing applies only to some museums