Art Toronto 2026 Brings 105 Exhibitors, Edward Burtynsky and New Collector Events
Art Toronto 2026 is back at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with 105 exhibitors and new work by Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky. The fair’s 27th edition runs through Sunday, November 1.
More than half the participating exhibitors are Canadian, alongside galleries from the United States, Latin America and Europe. Visitors can see paintings, sculpture, photography, textiles, installations and new media under one roof.
This year’s schedule also gives first-time art buyers a place to start. Talks, guided tours and a dedicated Friday evening program make collecting part of the conversation, not a requirement for attending.
Art Toronto 2026: Quick Details
- Public dates: Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
- Friday: Noon–9 p.m.
- Saturday: Noon–7 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
- Tickets: Adult $40; student and senior $30; Friday or Saturday Night Out admission after 6 p.m. $30. HST and service fees extra
Edward Burtynsky’s The Vault Collection Is a Main Draw
Nicholas Metivier Gallery is dedicating Booth 109 to The Vault Collection, a selection of Edward Burtynsky’s photographs from 1985 to 2016. The presentation brings together decades of images examining the relationship between industry and the land.
Two new photographs from his forthcoming project, Mining: For the Future, are making their world premiere at the fair. The gallery says the work follows Burtynsky’s 2025 trip to Western Australia, where he returned to the subject of mining.
For visitors familiar with his large-scale industrial landscapes, the booth offers a chance to compare older photographs with his latest work. It is also a useful starting point for people seeing his photography for the first time.
Canadian Galleries Share the Floor With International Exhibitors
The 105-exhibitor lineup includes galleries, arts organizations and cultural institutions. Participants represent cities across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Europe.
Arte Sur returns for a second year with 11 galleries under curator Karen Huber. Among the participants are Aninat Galería from Chile, Arróniz from Mexico City and BLOC Art from Lima. The section offers a closer look at contemporary Latin American practices.
Visitors can also move between larger gallery presentations and the fair’s smaller sections. Verge focuses on galleries in their first ten years, while Solo features single-artist presentations. That range makes it possible to compare different approaches without leaving the venue.
Art Installations Go Beyond the Gallery Booths
Several installations sit outside the conventional booth format. The central program includes Karine Giboulo’s Joy is a Resistant Bacteria (The Living Room), presented by Art Mûr, and work by Douglas Scholes through Galerie Robertson Arès.
At the entrance, a display called Grounding brings together work by Abraham Anghik Ruben, Lynn Donoghue and Kathy Slade. Other spaces take forests, water and sustainability as their starting points.
Art Toronto has also partnered with Artist Project on a free lobby installation. Rich Loen’s Databells gives visitors another artwork to see before heading into the fair.
Friday’s Emerging Collectors Evening Focuses on First Purchases
On Friday, October 30, Emerging Collectors Evening runs from 5 to 9 p.m. A separate $45 ticket includes a drink, music from a DJ and programming for people considering their first art purchase.
Art advisers lead two tours focused on navigating the fair and finding work at different price points. Nico Epstein’s tour begins at 6 p.m.; Megan Paterson leads another at 7 p.m. with a $5,000 collecting budget in mind.
Both tours meet at the information booth near the top of the main entrance escalators. A 5 p.m. talk with collector Steve Wilson also addresses how a collection can grow and reach audiences beyond the buyer.
Weekend Talks Cover Latin American Art and Supporting Artists
Saturday’s schedule includes A Growing Interest: Latin American Art in Canada at 1 p.m. Karen Huber also leads an Arte Sur tour at 4 p.m., offering more context on participating galleries.
On Sunday, a 1 p.m. panel looks at ways to support artists beyond purchasing their work. The fair also offers tours for visitors who prefer an introduction to the galleries and installations.
According to Art Toronto, all Platform Talks have closed captioning. Check the full schedule before visiting, since individual talks and meeting points vary by day.
Tickets and Planning Your Visit
Tickets are available online or at the venue box office. The box office accepts credit or debit, but not cash. Online buyers can show a QR code on their phone or bring a printed copy.
Students need valid ID for the reduced rate. The ticketing terms also allow re-entry on eligible passes with matching ID. Visitors joining a guided tour should check its meeting point before entering the exhibition floor.
Parking is available at the convention centre. A visit can focus on Booth 109 and a few gallery sections, or include a scheduled talk and an installation walkthrough.
For bookings, use the official ticket page. The Art Toronto daily program lists talk times and guided tours. Nicholas Metivier Gallery also has details about The Vault Collection.
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