Browse through key FAQs with the quick links below:
What are the fair dates?
Frieze New York takes place from May 7-11, 2025 at The Shed.
The invitation-only preview will be held on Wednesday May 7. The fair will be open to the public from May 8-11.
What are the fair opening hours?
Wednesday Preview, May 7 (invitation only): 11am – 7pm
Thursday Preview, May 8: (Members and invitation only preview 11am – 1pm)
1pm – 7pm general admission tickets
Friday, May 9: 11am – 7pm
Saturday, May 10: 11am – 7pm
Sunday, May 11: 11am – 5pm
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time each day.
Please adhere to the time on your ticket or pass for ease of entry. You will only be allowed to enter on the specific date and time listed on your ticket. There is strictly no re-admission.
What is the location of the fair?
The fair is taking place at The Shed, located at 545 West 30th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.
The Shed is a new cultural institution of and for the 21st century. The Shed produces and welcomes innovative art and ideas, across all forms of creativity, to build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society. Visit theshed.org for information on programs and events.
Please see transportation options below:
By Car
Car drop-off and pick-up point is on West 30th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.
By Bus / Subway
The closest subway station to The Shed is Hudson Yards. We have listed below the best routes to use:
- 7 train to 34 St–Hudson Yards
- A, C, E, 1, 2, and 3 trains to 34 St–Penn Station
- M11, M12, and M34 buses
How do I get a ticket to the fair?
A limited number of early bird tickets will be available to the general public from February 28. Frieze Members receive priority booking on tickets.
Do I need a ticket for my child?
You can bring children under 2 years old without a ticket. If your child is 2 or above, you will need to purchase a child or youth ticket for them.
- All children aged 2 and over need a valid admission ticket to enter the fair and must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Children under 2 are admitted free of charge
Can I bring a buggy/stroller?
Strollers and buggies are allowed into the fair.
Where can I purchase a student ticket?
Limited student tickets are available on Saturday and Sunday from 3pm, on a first-come, first-served basis. A valid student ID will be asked upon entry.
I have a Thursday or Friday Preview ticket, how do I claim my partner discounts?
Discounts codes will be shared with you in your confirmation email, after purchase.
Are there any discounts for groups?
There are no discounts available for group bookings.
I have another ticket related question
For any ticket related inquiries, please get in touch with Seetickets at frieze.seetickets.com/customerservice with your booking reference number for further assistance.
I have a question about In Person or Frieze 91 memberships
For any questions about In Person or Frieze 91 Memberships, please visit our membership FAQs page or please contact membership@frieze.com
Can I bring a bag into the fair? Is there a coat check?
Large bags (including, but not limited to, suitcases, backpacks, folding bicycles, scooters) or any large items bigger than a handbag or laptop bag will not be permitted into the fair. Backpacks must not be larger than 11 x 15 x 5 inches to be permitted inside the fair. Visitors arriving with such items will be refused entry.
Space for coats in the Coat Check is very limited, and offered on a first come, first served basis. We request that where possible visitors keep their belongings with them.
Can I bring my pet to the fair?
There are strictly no pets allowed at the fairs, with the exception of assistance animals.
Prohibited Items
Visitors must not bring any of the following items into the Venues: food, drink, glass, sharp items, drones, laser pens, any motorised item containing a lithium battery. Frieze reserves the right to confiscate any such item(s) from any person entering or at the Venue. There are options to purchase food and drinks and fully licensed bars available at the Fair. You will not be allowed to bring any glass bottles of any kind into the Fair.
Am I allowed to bring my carer or wheelchair companion with me/ Do I need to purchase a ticket for my carer or wheelchair companion?
We have wheelchairs available at the fair on a first come, first served basis. If you need a wheelchair, please speak to a member of staff at the Coat Check or to a member of security, who will be able to assist you. We’re unable to provide dedicated assistance for wheelchairs. Companions/carers tickets are available free of charge. After booking your ticket, please get in touch with us at frieze.seetickets.com/customerservice to arrange a free ticket for your carer.
Are there any accessible toilets or baby changing facilities at the fair?
There are toilet facilities available with easy access for people with reduced mobility, and baby changing facilities.
Is this year’s fair map available?
The fair map will be available closer to the fair opening.
Are there any cash machines at the fair?
Frieze fairs are cashless events. Only card payments are accepted.
What makes Frieze New York different from other art fairs?
Frieze New York is distinguished from other international art fairs through innovative and rigorous programming, and focused high-quality gallery presentations that act as extensions of gallery exhibitions (either through one-, two-, or three-person presentations or themed group shows). Frieze New York offers the opportunity to encounter an exceptional quality and range of artwork, featuring the world’s most exciting emerging talents together with iconic names in contemporary art.
What is the relationship between Frieze New York and other Frieze fairs?
Frieze New York is a sister fair to Frieze London and Frieze Los Angeles contemporary art fairs. All Frieze fairs are separate editions and applications to each are a discreet process.
Who is the Director of the fair?
Christine Messineo is the Director of Frieze Los Angeles and Frieze New York.
How big is the fair?
Frieze New York will bring together over 65 NY-based and galleries from around the world and include an ambitious program of activations. The fair experience will be completed by Frieze Week events across the city.
What are the different gallery sections of Frieze New York?
The fair will include the galleries section and the much-celebrated Focus section.
What is Focus?
The Focus section of the fair is dedicated to galleries aged 12 years and younger.
How are the galleries selected for the fair?
For Frieze New York 2025, there has been an application process and galleries submitted an application form. Applications closed in October and the selection was made in November. The selection is made by a committee of gallerists who participate in the fair; the fair Director chairs the meeting but does not vote.
What additional programming will take place at the Frieze New York?
The full program will be announced soon.
How can I stay up to date on the latest news from Frieze New York?
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