In 2025, Europe will transform into a huge open-air museum, offering Art and culture lovers a series of exceptional exhibitions in iconic locations. Across the continent’s major capitals and regions, these events celebrate legendary artists, unexpected masterpieces and treasures rarely revealed to the public. Whether you are passionate about old masters, intrigued by contemporary movements or curious to discover collections from elsewhere, these exhibitions promise to captivate, move and surprise.
Cézanne with jas de bouffan in Aix-en-Provence
The Granet Museum in Aix-en-Provence pays tribute to Paul Cézanne from June 28 to October 12, 2025. The Cézanne exhibition at Jas de Bouffan brings together around a hundred works, retracing the artist’s career in his native region. Visitors will also be able to explore his recently restored workshop and family home. This meeting highlights the influence of the Provençal landscape on his work. The entrance ticket costs €14with reduced rates for young people and families.
American masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
Of February to Septemberthe Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is hosting an exceptional exhibition of major pieces on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. This unique collaboration highlights American art from the 19th and 20th centuries, rarely exhibited in Europe. Highlights include paintings by Whistler and Hopper. The exhibition is included in the general museum ticket, at €20.
European romanticism at the Vienna Belvedere
Vienna’s Belvedere celebrates European romanticism between May and November 2025. The exhibition brings together iconic works by Friedrich, Turner and Delacroix, exploring these artists’ fascination with nature and emotion. Visitors will be able to admire iconic pieces like The Traveler Contemplating a Sea of Clouds. THE Entrance price is 17 €with a supplement for guided tours.
The Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art
The 60th Venice Biennale, planned from May 10 to November 23promises an immersion in global contemporary art. This edition will focus on themes such as ecology and digital technologies, with pavilions representing more than 50 countries. THE Entrance fee is €25and multi-day passes are available to explore facilities located throughout the city.
Picasso’s exhibition in Paris
Of September 2025 to January 2026the Picasso Museum Paris presents a vast retrospective dedicated to the artist. This exhibition will cover all the major periods of his career, from the beginnings of the Blue Period to the development of Cubism. Visitors will be able to admire famous works such as Les demoiselles d’Avignon. THE Entrance fee is €15.
Surrealism at the Tate Modern in London
London’s Tate Modern will host an exhibition dedicated to surrealism from October 2025 to February 2026. The works of major figures such as Dalí, Magritte and Frida Kahlo will be presented, highlighting the evolution of this artistic movement throughout the world. The entrance is set at 18 £ (21 €)with discounts for groups and students.
The Italian Renaissance at the Uffizi in Florence
From June to NovemberFlorence celebrates the Renaissance with an exceptional exhibition at the Uffizi. Masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci will be on display, exploring the impact of this period on art history. General admission to the museum is 16 €with options for guided tours.
The Kandinsky exhibition in Berlin
The Berggruen Museum in Berlin will highlight the work of Wassily Kandinsky from April to August. This exhibition explores his key role in the emergence of abstraction, with notable pieces like Composition VIII. THE tickets are €12including access to permanent collections.
Scandinavian modern art in Stockholm
From May to Septemberthe Moderna Museet in Stockholm presents an exhibition on modern Scandinavian art. Major works by Edvard Munch, Carl Larsson and other Nordic artists will offer a unique insight into this little-known movement. The entrance ticket is 150 SEK, or approximately €13.
Caravaggio in Rome
Rome celebrates Caravaggio with special exhibition at Palazzo Barberini from February to June 2025. Masterpieces such as The Calling of Saint Matthew and Judith Beheading Holofernes will be on display, highlighting the genius of the Baroque artist. Entrance is set at €15and guided tours are offered to enrich the experience. The entrance is free on the first Sunday of each monthin accordance with Italian cultural policy.
Europe in 2025 is establishing itself as a true artistic epicenter, where each exhibition offers a unique dive into the world of the great masters and essential movements in the history of art. These meetings provide opportunities to discover masterpieces while exploring emblematic cities and museums. These events promise to make 2025 a landmark year for the celebration of creativity and heritage across the old continent.
