The Art of Banksy for the first time in Utrecht from 2 April 2026 at Royal Jaarbeurs

A world first for Utrecht
The exhibition has been travelling the world for over a decade and has previously been shown in cities such as London, Melbourne, Chicago and Toronto. Now Utrecht gets the premiere. Visitors will discover iconic works such as Girl With Balloon, alongside lesser-known pieces, sketches and personal memorabilia that hint at Banksy's creative process. Michel Boersma, Executive Producer & Curator The Art of Banksy: "After a successful world tour, I am proud that we are bringing this larger-than-ever collection to the Netherlands for the first time. All the works are authentic and from private collections. No replicas, but the real deal. Thanks to contributions from confidants and former lovers of Banksy, we can give visitors a unique insight into how iconic works and infamous stunts were created."

New cultural hotspot in Jaarbeurs
The exhibition will take place in the new cultural space on the first floor of Jaarbeurs's Beatrix Building. This venue is specially designed for art and photo exhibitions and offers a special experience for art lovers, cultural tourists, families and students. Marieke Groot, project manager Jaarbeurs: "With The Art of Banksy, we reinforce our ambition to put Jaarbeurs on the map as a cultural meeting place as well. It is a unique opportunity to give Utrecht a place on the international art circuit."