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Art Basel Miami 2021: Tickets, Schedule, COVID-19 Protocols, Location & More

Everything you need to know about Art Basel Miami 2021 is here including COVID-19 safety measures, event hours, ticket options, pricing, location and more.



Safety Protocol


Attendees must show their VIP invitation, badge, or ticket to enter the fair, and must also pass through a security screening to gain access to the venue. Attendees are also required to complete a daily health questionnaire via a mobile app. They must attest to be symptom-free, to not having been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days, and must meet one or more of the following criteria:


• A recent negative COVID-19 test result

• An attestation of vaccination

• An attestation of recent recovery from COVID-19


To qualify as symptom-free, a person must confirm the absence of any COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone who fails to complete the health check will be denied entry. Those wishing to enter the venue will be instructed to wait in line, follow signage and host instructions, and wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status. Art Basel reserves the right to deny entry to the fair to attendees deemed a health or safety risk.


Opening Hours


Private Days (by invitation only) Tuesday, November 30, 2021 11am to 8pm Wednesday, December 1, 2021 11am to 8pm


Vernissage (by invitation only) Wednesday, December 1, 2021 4pm to 8pm


Public Days Thursday, December 2, 2021 11am to 7pm Friday, December 3, 2021 11am to 7pm Saturday, December 4, 2021 11am to 6pm


Art Basel Venue


Miami Beach Convention Center

1901 Convention Center Drive

Miami Beach, FL 33139


Ticket Information

Art Basel Miami 2021


Tickets for Art Basel's 2021 show in Miami Beach are exclusively available online here and cannot be purchased on-site. Only a limited amount of tickets is sold each day. For an exclusive experience of Art Basel in Miami Beach 2021, purchase the Premium+ Card, see details about this four-day pass here. This year, residents of the City of Miami Beach are eligible to buy discounted Day Tickets, see more information in the ticket shop.


The health and safety of Art Basel's guests, exhibitors, and staff is our utmost priority. We will therefore be deploying robust measures to create a safe fair environment. Please be aware of the following safety precautions:

  1. Every visitor age 12 and older will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to gain access to the halls. Alternatively, visitors may opt to voluntarily provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination or documentation of recent recovery from COVID-19 to gain entry.

  2. Wearing a mask will be mandatory inside the halls.

  3. All visitors will be required to complete a self-reported symptom screening prior to entering the fair.

For an overview of all health and safety measures in place at Art Basel Miami Beach, please consult our COVID-19 guidelines. By entering the Art Basel show you agree to the entrance disclaimer.


Public Opening Hours

Thursday, December 2, 2021, 11am to 7pm Friday, December 3, 2021, 11am to 7pm Saturday, December 4, 2021, 11am to 6pm


Ticket options


You will have to choose the day of your visit, an entry time, as well as an entrance during the purchasing process. Your ticket will only be valid on the chosen day, for the chosen entry time, and at the chosen entrance. Please see a map of the different entrances here. You may re-enter the halls at your leisure on the day of your visit.

Day Ticket (valid one public day): USD 65

Admission for one person, on one day between December 2-4, 2021, valid from chosen entry time to end of show day.

Reduced Day Ticket for students and seniors (valid one public day): USD 50.

Students are individuals attending a college or university. Seniors are individuals aged 62 and over. Proof is required to purchase this ticket. Admission for one person, on one day between December 2-4, 2021, valid from chosen entry time to end of show day.

*Admission is free for children age 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Children age 16 and under must always be accompanied by an adult.

Evening Ticket: USD 50 Admission for one person, on one day between December 2-4, 2021, after 5pm to end of show day.

Premium+ Card (Vernissage, Thur, Fri, Sat): USD 500

The four-day pass includes access to the Art Basel Vernissage and on all Public Days, one Art Basel tote bag (to be picked up at the West Lobby Info Desk), and complimentary access to select museums in South Florida.

Vernissage: Wednesday, December 1, 2pm to 8pm Public Days: December 2-4, 2021 Reduced Day Ticket for Miami Beach residents: USD 50

Residents of the City of Miami Beach are eligible for a special discount.

Tickets for Art Basel's 2021 show in Miami Beach are exclusively available online and cannot be purchased at the show venue. Only a limited amount of tickets is sold each day. Online tickets are available for sale up to the last day of the show.

For questions regarding tickets, please see our FAQ below or contact us directly via our contact form.

Guided Tours of Art Basel are available, please find all information here.


Courtesy of Art Basel. By ML Staff.

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