VIP FAQS | Frieze London and Masters 2023

Browse through key FAQs with the quick links below: 

Opening Hours

Getting to the Fair

Important VIP Pass Information

VIP Program

Frieze 91 Membership

Bag Policy & Coat Check 

Accessibility 

Visitor Information

 

When are Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2023? 

Frieze London and Frieze Masters are open to the public from 12-15 October 2023. The invitation-only preview day will be held on Wednesday 11 October. 

What are the VIP fair opening hours?



Wednesday October 11 | VIP Preview

1pm – 7pm 

Thursday October 12

VIP Hours |11am – 1pm

General Admission | 1 - 7pm Public

Friday October 13 

General Admission | 11am – 7pm

Saturday October 14

General Admission | 11am – 7pm

Sunday October 15

General Admission | 11am - 6pm 

How do I get to Frieze London?  

Frieze London is located in the south of The Regent’s Park with the entrance off Park Square West. The postcode is NW1 4NR. Frieze Masters is approximately 15 minutes walk from Frieze London.  

Public transport is very convenient for the fair and we recommend you use it where possible.  

Tube: Frieze London is less than five minutes walk from Regent’s Park tube station. Baker Street and Great Portland Street tube stations are also close by. 

Buses: 2, 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 88, 113, 139, 189, 205, 274, 453 & C2.  

Bike: Bike racks are provided within the park. The nearest docking stations for Transport for London’s cycle hire scheme are located next the tennis courts in Regent’s Park, towards Baker Street on Marylebone Road, next to Great Portland Street Underground station or on Albany street. 

Car Parking: There are a limited number of Pay and Display parking spaces in the park. 

Frieze London is outside the Central London congestion charging zone. For further information about the boundaries of the zone and how it may affect your journey, please visit http://www.cclondon.com or call 0845 900 1234.  

Bus coaches are not allowed into the park. The nearest drop-off point is Baker Street Station. 

How do I get to Frieze Masters? 

Frieze Masters is located on Gloucester Green, at the north-east corner of The Regent’s Park, near the London Zoo. The postcode is NW1 4HA. Frieze London is approximately 15 minutes walk from Frieze Masters. 

Public transport is very convenient for the fair and we recommend you use it where possible.



Tube: Ten minutes walk from Camden Town and Mornington Crescent tube stations. 

Bus: 24, 27, 29, 31, 88, 134, 168, 214, 253, 274 & C2.  

Bike: Bike racks are provided within the park.  

Car parking: There are a limited number of Pay and Display parking spaces in the park.  

Frieze Masters is outside the central London congestion charging zone. For further information about the boundaries of the zone and how it may affect your journey, please visit cclondon.com or call +44 (0)343 222 2222.  

Bus coaches are not allowed into the park. The nearest drop-off point is Baker Street Station. 

Is this year's fair map available?  

The 2023 fair map will be available soon.

How do I RSVP for the Fair?

Please follow the link on your VIP invitation (under Your Fair Invitations section) in your dashboard/MY ACCOUNT to RSVP for your pass.

How do I download my digital invitation / digital VIP invitation?

Digital invitations will be available to access from your Frieze account dashboard. You can also access your invitation any time via the Frieze App, which can be downloaded here. Once it’s installed, simply log in with your credentials and click on the INVITATION section at the bottom of the screen to view your VIP invitation.

Please know that your VIP invitation is not transferrable.  

How do I change or cancel my reservation time?

Once you have reserved your time to attend the fair, log into your Frieze account and select ‘Add guest / Change time’ under 'Your Fair Invitations' to go to the reservation portal. Select ‘Change booking time’ and select 'Change' to select a new booking time. To cancel your reservation, select ‘Cancel’. All reservations are subject to availability.

The day or time I wish to attend is not available, is there a waitlist?

All entry times are subject to availability, and we do not have a waitlist. We recommend checking regularly to see if your preferred time becomes available. 

How do I request a return booking for another day?

Your VIP invitation will be valid for return visits throughout the duration of the fair. These do not need to be pre-booked.  

How do I share my Guest Invitation?

Your VIP Invitation admits you and a guest to Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2023. You will be able to share your guest pass once booking slots open. 

Where can I find the VIP Program?

The VIP Program can be found in your Frieze account dashboard, under 'Your Fair Invitations' once you log in.

I have a Frieze 91 Membership related question

For more information about Frieze 91 Membership, which includes first vip access to the fair please visit here. If you have any further questions or are interested in applying, please contact the team at frieze91@frieze.com.

Can I bring a bag into the fair?  

Large bags (including, but not limited to, suitcases, backpacks, folding bicycles, scooters) or any large items bigger than 11 x 15 x 5 inches are not permitted inside the fairs. Space for coats in the cloakroom  is very limited, and offered on a first come, first served basis. We request that where possible visitors keep their belongings with them. 

Accessibility 

The fair is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. For companions/carers tickets, please visit us on site to speak to one of our assistants.

Can I bring children?

If you are visiting the fair with children, please visit the VIP Desk upon your arrival. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Can I bring my pet to the fair?  

There are strictly no pets allowed at the fairs, with the exception of assistance animals.  

What is the relationship between Frieze Masters and Frieze London?

Frieze London coincides with and is within walking distance of Frieze Masters in The Regent’s Park. Frieze London is one of the only fairs to focus only on contemporary art whilst Frieze Masters gives a unique view on the relationship between historical art and contemporary practice. Frieze Masters shows work made before the year 2000, whereas Frieze London presents work created mainly post-2000. Eva Langret is the Director of Frieze London and Nathan Clements-Gillespie is the Director for Frieze Masters.

What makes Frieze London different from other art fairs? 

Frieze London is one of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists. The fair’s exhibiting galleries represent some of the most exciting artists working today, from the emerging to the iconic; and a team of world-leading independent curators advise on feature sections, making possible performance-based work and ambitious presentations by emerging galleries. The fair focuses on living artists and innovative practice. Unlike most other fairs, Frieze takes place at the heart of its host city, forming part of London’s vibrant cultural fabric and international art scene.

What makes Frieze Masters different from other art fairs? 

Frieze Masters offers a unique contemporary perspective on historical art, from collectible objects to significant masterpieces. The fair takes place in an elegant, contemporary environment designed by Annabelle Selldorf, benefiting from natural light and avoiding the atmosphere of a trade show. World-leading independent curators advise on feature sections for 20th-century art and focused presentations of historical art and objects.

What is Frieze Sculpture?

Frieze Sculpture, showcasing major outdoor works, is in The Regent’s Park’s English Gardens at the south end of The Broadwalk, connecting Frieze London and Frieze Masters. Fatoş Üstek is the new curator of Frieze Sculpture 2023. Frieze Sculpture is free and open to all.

How can I stay up-to-date on the latest news on Frieze London and Frieze Masters?

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