Switzerland will once again be a hotspot for art lovers, collectors, and professionals from around the world in 2025. From renowned art fairs like Art Basel to inspiring exhibitions and unique art festivals, the upcoming year promises numerous highlights. Whether in Basel, Zurich, or Geneva, the Swiss art scene impresses with a diverse range of events that showcase current trends and outstanding artworks. We have compiled the most important events that deserve a spot in your calendar.

Art Fairs & Events in Switzerland 2025

Art Genève (January 30 – February 2, 2025, Geneva)

Kicking off the art year, Art Genève is the most significant art fair in western Switzerland. Held in the Palexpo Hall, over 80 international galleries showcase a carefully curated selection of modern and contemporary art. In addition to painting and sculpture, the fair highlights design and digital art. The event is complemented by special exhibitions and collaborations with renowned institutions such as the Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève.

Zürich Art Weekend (June 13 – 15, 2025, Zurich)

Just before Art Basel, Zürich Art Weekend offers an exclusive preview of international trends in the art world. Over three days, galleries, museums, and off-spaces open their doors for special openings, artist talks, and performances. Collectors and art enthusiasts have the opportunity to engage with gallerists and artists and gain early insights into the most important artistic positions of the year.

Art Basel (June 19 – 22, 2025, Basel)

The undisputed highlight of the year is Art Basel, the world’s most important fair for modern and contemporary art. More than 280 galleries from over 30 countries present artworks spanning from classical modernism to the latest contemporary movements. Alongside the main fair, satellite fairs such as Liste, Volta, and Photo Basel attract numerous art lovers to the city.

Geneva Art Week (September 17 – 21, 2025, Geneva)

In autumn, the focus returns to western Switzerland with Geneva Art Week, an event connecting galleries, museums, and art institutions in a dynamic art festival. In addition to exhibitions in established venues such as the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Genève, the program includes open studios, guided tours, and panel discussions, offering new perspectives on Geneva’s art scene.

Art Highlights in Swiss Museums 2025

For those attending Switzerland’s major art fairs and events, a visit to the country’s outstanding museums is highly recommended. Several exhibitions spotlight influential artists and present impressive artworks across different styles and periods. These highlights provide unique insights into modern and contemporary art, making 2025 an unforgettable year for art enthusiasts.

Basel: Jordan Wolfson and Yayoi Kusama at the Fondation Beyeler

The Fondation Beyeler is set to host two remarkable exhibitions in 2025. From May 25 to August 3, the museum will showcase Little Room, a new virtual reality installation by American artist Jordan Wolfson. This immersive work, being presented to the public for the first time, invites visitors to engage in an experimental spatial experience where they play an active role. Little Room explores the intersections of reality, virtuality, and imagination, addressing the darker aspects of human experience while raising existential questions about consciousness and identity.

In autumn, the highly anticipated retrospective of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will follow (October 12, 2025 – January 25, 2026). This comprehensive exhibition offers deep insights into Kusama’s artistic career spanning over seven decades. Visitors can admire both her iconic artworks, including her famous polka dots and mirror rooms, as well as older pieces never before shown in Europe. Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms transport visitors into seemingly endless worlds, providing a unique visual experience. In addition to painting, sculpture, and installations, the exhibition features works in drawing, collage, happenings, live performances, and fashion. Organized in close collaboration with Kusama and her studio, this exhibition is a must-see event in the Swiss art calendar.

Zurich: Roman Signer and Monster Chetwynd at the Kunsthaus Zürich

The Kunsthaus Zürich will present two exciting exhibitions in 2025. From April 4 to August 17, Swiss artist Roman Signer will be featured with his exhibition Landschaft. The museum’s grand hall will be transformed into a dynamic landscape where Signer’s poetic experiments with time, movement, and natural forces come to life. Known for his performative artworks and installations, Signer creates an environment where the boundaries between art, nature, and science blur.

Following this, from May 16 to August 31, 2025, British artist Monster Chetwynd will present her interactive exhibition The Trompe l’oeil Cleavage. Combining performance, sculpture, and painting, the exhibition includes works from her Bat Opera series as well as her entire film series Hermitos Children. Known for her humorous and often politically charged works, Chetwynd invites the audience to actively engage with the artworks, challenging the traditional distinctions between viewer and art.

Geneva: El Lissitzky and the Russian Avant-Garde at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire

From May 31 to September 7, 2025, the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in Geneva will present El Lissitzky and the Russian Avant-Garde. This exhibition explores the artistic legacy of El Lissitzky, one of the leading figures of the Russian avant-garde, and examines the development of suprematism alongside the work of artists such as Ol’ga Rozanova. Visitors can discover innovative artworks from the Russian avant-garde movement, ranging from strict geometric compositions to expressive gestures.

Photo Credits:
1. Art Basel 2024 (c) Art Basel
2. Performance ‘damned and doomed’ by Gregory Tara Hari, 2024. Barbara Seiler Galerie. Photo by Jessica Baumgartner
3. Zurich Art Weekend 2024, Press-Lunch Urs Westermann
4. Monster Chetwynd, Bat Opera XXIII, 2020, Öl auf Leinwand, 15,5 x 20,5 cm, Privatsammlung, Zürich, Courtesy of the artist and Galerie, Gregor Staiger, Zurich/Milan, © Monster Chetwynd
5. Shara Hughes at Galerie Eva Presenhuber, Courtesy of Zurich Art Weekend 2024, Photo Urs Westermann