The Armory Show
The Armory Show takes place Sep 24 - 27, 2026 in New York, USA. The dress code is Smart casual to gallery chic; no formal code. Typical cost ranges from 350 to 1200 EUR per person.
New York's flagship international art fair, hosting around 230 galleries from over 30 countries at the Javits Center. The 2026 edition moves to late September (24 - 27), anchoring the city's fall art season with expanded sections for solo presentations and emerging galleries. It is the most efficient snapshot of the US market you can get in a day.
- When
- Sep 24 - 27, 2026
- Where
- New York, USA
- Dress code
- Smart casual to gallery chic; no formal code
- Cost
- Typical cost ranges from 350 to 1200 EUR per person.
- Weather
- 18 - 25C, mild early-autumn New York
- When to book
- Timed tickets online from summer; book NYC hotels early as the fair now anchors a late-Sep art week
- Getting there
- JFK (New York), 45 - 60 min to the Javits Center
- Where to stay
- Pendry Manhattan West, Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, Yotel New York Times Square
- Official site
- https://www.thearmoryshow.com
How to attend
Buy timed general-admission tickets in advance at thearmoryshow.com; VIP and preview-day access comes via higher-tier passes or invitation. Same-day tickets are usually available but advance booking secures preferred slots. General admission runs roughly 60 - 80 dollars.
Insider tip
Walk the 20 minutes down to Chelsea afterwards - the galleries time their strongest openings to Armory week, and those shows are free.
Get inside The Armory Show
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