As the crisp winter air yields to the first whispers of spring, India’s cultural landscape transforms into a living and breathing masterpiece. February this year isn't just another month on the calendar, but a beating heart of the Indian art market, and a time when the world’s creative spotlight pivots towards the subcontinent. From the high octane energy of the India Art Fair in New Delhi, where record breaking installations meet cutting edge digital frontiers, to the soulful, salt misted corridors of the Kochu-Muziris Biennale, the country has currently turned into an open-air gallery of unprecedented scale. So, here’s for you to put on your most comfortable walking shoes and bring an open mind to the top art events happening this February across India.
Dive into India’s very own canvas with these top art shows happening this February across the country
February 2026 is a milestone month for the Indian art scene. With some of the most exciting February events happening, the country has truly transformed into an open-air gallery that you should definitely get to witness. So, whether you are navigating the bustling streets of Mumbai or the historic venues of Fort Kochi, here are some of the premier art events and exhibitions that are currently defining the art landscape this month.
1. India Art Fair
As the 17th edition is all set to begin very soon, this art fair is the largest one yet that is happening in the country. Featuring over 130 exhibitors, the standout highlight of the India Art Fair 2026 is the K-Art Pavillion, which is a collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre India, showcasing Resonances of Light, that is an immersive experience using materials like mother-of-pearl and scratched aluminium. Also, don't miss out on Paresh Maity’s monumental 200-foot installation, Recycle of Life, which uses burnt wood and recycled metal to explore ecological continuity.
Location: NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi
Dates: February 5-8, 2026
2. Kochi-Muziris Biennale
Curated by the multidisciplinary artist Nikhil Chopra, the 6th edition of the Biennale focuses on the concept of embodied knowledge. The historic, salt-aired warehouses of Kochi serve as the backdrop for performances and installations that treat the human body as a bearer of memory. It is a slow-art experience that rewards those who linger among the 60+ global artists redefining the cultural resistance at this art event in India.
Main locations: Aspinwall House, Pepper House, Durbar Hall Gallery, For Kochi, Kerala
Dates: Ongoing through March 31, 2026
3. Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Mumbai’s iconic South District is currently a pedestrian-only celebration of multidisciplinary art. This year, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival features over 400 programs. Keep an eye out for the striking Spirit of Kala Ghoda installations at Cross Maidan and the daily street art performances that turn the colonial-era architecture of the area into a playground for modern creativity.
Location: Kala Ghoda Precinct, Mumbai
Dates: Ongoing until February 8, 2026
4. Lodhi Art Festival
Organised by the St+art India, this February event celebrates a decade of the country’s first public art district. With six massive murals being unveiled at this art show by eminent international artists like JuMu from Germany and Pener from Poland, this art event is truly transforming the city’s creative landscape. Watch out for the Cycle Rickshaw Project, where ten rickshaws have been transformed into mobile canvases by famous street artists.
Location: Lodhi Art District, New Delhi
Dates: February 1-8, 2026
5. The Gatecrasher by Atul Dodiya
One of India’s most iconic living artists returns with a solo show that coincides with the fair circuit this February. Dodiya’s work continues to bridge the gap between high art and the cinematic pulse of everyday Indian life, proving why he remains a central figure in the contemporary canon.
Location: Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi
Dates: Ongoing until March 10, 2026
6. Lenscape Kerala, Ahmedabad Edition
Moving beyond the postcard aesthetics, this art event features local and international photographers documenting the changing architectural skeletons and shifting shorelines of Kerala. It is a visual dialogue between the state’s colonial past and its contemporary environmental challenges, making it a must see for those who appreciate the narrative power of a single frame.
Location: Hutheesing Visual Art Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dates: February 3-5, 2026
7. A Haiku of Still Mind by Satish Gupta
Celebrated sculptor and painter, Satish Gupta brings his Zen inspired philosophy to life in this breathtaking solo show. Inspired by his deep engagement with Japanese aesthetics and the stillness of the Himalayas, Gupta’s work, that ranges from colossal copper sculptures to delicate ink washes, invites the viewer to take a pause. This art show is designed as a visual poem, where the negative space is just as important as the bronze. It is a sanctuary for the senses in the middle of frantic art month.
Location: Bespoke Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dates: February 1- March 10, 2026