Frieze Los Angeles
Santa Monica is proud to host this year’s Frieze Los Angeles at The Santa Monica Airport from February 26 – March 1, 2026. At Frieze, attendees can explore exhibits from over 95 leading galleries from around the world, ambitious installations, and collaborations with nonprofit organizations, all while experiencing a glimpse of Santa Monica’s unique arts and culture scene.
Frieze L.A. Event Information
About Frieze Los Angeles 2026
Frieze Los Angeles 2026 returns to the Santa Monica Airport campus from Thursday, February 26 to Sunday, March 1, 2026, for its seventh edition, bringing together a dynamic range of 95 international and local galleries within a custom-designed indoor-outdoor structure that reflects Los Angeles’s open, creative spirit. Building on its established city-wide presence, the fair will once again feature a robust curated program, including the Art Production Fund’s celebrated public program of site-specific installations and activations across the Santa Monica Airport grounds, all free and open to the public.
In keeping with its commitment to community engagement and impact, Frieze Los Angeles 2026 will continue to provide a platform for local non-profits and present the latest editions of its long-standing initiatives. These include the Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award, now in its seventh year, supporting emerging Los Angeles-based filmmakers with funding and development opportunities; and the Frieze Impact Prize, presented in partnership with Frieze, WME Impact, and NXTHVN, which champions emerging artists and curators of color and reinforces Frieze’s dedication to equity, education, and artistic innovation.
Schedule
The fair takes place from Thursday, February 26 – Sunday, March 1, 2026. The invitation-only preview day will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2025. The fair will be open to the public from Friday, February 27 – Sunday, March 1, 2025.
Frieze Week: Thursday, February 26 – Sunday, March 1, 2025
Frieze Preview: Thursday, February 26
Frieze Open to Public: Friday, February 27 – Sunday, March 1
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Opening Hours
Thursday, February 26 (Preview; invitation only): 10am – 7pm
Friday, February 27: Invitation only 11am – 1pm, preview ticket holders only from 1pm – 7pm
Saturday, February 28: 11am – 7pm
Sunday, March 1: 11am – 6pm
Please check your ticket or pass for your entry time.
Location
Frieze Los Angeles will take place at Santa Monica Airport. The fair is located in the Southeast corner of the airfield. Click here to learn more about Frieze Los Angeles.
Tickets
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EVENTS
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