ARCOmadrid 2026
Madrid, Spain
Art Fair
Event Details
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Date & Time
March 4, 2026–8, 2026
About This Event
🖼 Fair Type
International Contemporary Art Fair – One of Europe’s major contemporary fairs, known for its strong presence of Spanish and Latin American galleries.🖼 Art Categories
- Contemporary Art: From cutting-edge to established names
- Modern Art: Select booths showing 20th-century Latin American and Spanish artists
- Fair Sections:
- General Program: Leading global and Spanish galleries
- Opening by Allianz: Emerging galleries under 7 years old
- Nunca lo mismo: Curated Latin American presentations
- Artist Projects: Solo/duo artist booths
- Media: Painting, sculpture, photography, performance, installation, and new media
🌍 Main Exhibitors
- Top Spanish Galleries: Elvira González, Juana de Aizpuru, Helga de Alvear, Galería Leyendecker
- International Names: Lisson Gallery, Continua, Perrotin, Hauser & Wirth, kurimanzutto
- Latin American Highlights: Nara Roesler (Brazil), Proyectos Ultravioleta (Guatemala), Sindicato (Dominican Republic)
🎭 Associated Events
- Forums & Talks:
- Experts Forum: Dialogues on collecting
- Museums Forum: Global museum leaders in discussion
- Artist Talks Series
- Awards: ARCO “A” Awards for Collectors
- Parallel Programs:
- Special exhibitions at museums like Reina Sofía, Prado, and CA2M
- Gallery Nights in Barrio de las Letras and Salamanca
- Satellite fairs: ART Madrid, JustMad
- Cultural Coordination: Madrid’s institutions time major shows and events for ARCO week
♿ Accessibility
- Fully accessible venue: flat entry, elevators, wide aisles
- Accessible restrooms in all halls
- Complimentary wheelchairs available at IFEMA
- Clear signage in both Spanish and English
🌐 Language Support
- Primary Languages: Spanish and English
- Exhibitor Staff: Spanish galleries speak Spanish; most international and all major booths speak English
- Fair Materials: Bilingual catalogs, maps, and signage
- Announcements: Made in both Spanish and English
🚇 Transportation
- Metro: Line 8 – Feria de Madrid station (5-minute walk to Hall 7/9)
- Bus: Routes 112 and 122 stop at IFEMA
- Car/Taxi: 15-minute drive from Madrid city center (via M11 highway)
- Parking: On-site paid parking available (expect traffic at peak hours)
- Recommendation: Use metro during fair hours for fastest access
🗺 Map / Directions
- Google Maps: Search “IFEMA Madrid – ARCOmadrid”
- Entrance: South Access (via Metro station or taxi drop-off)
- Fair Location: Halls 7 & 9 – connected by central corridor
- On-Site Navigation: “ARCOmadrid” signage guides visitors throughout venue
📱 Social Media & Website
- Website: ifema.es/arco-madrid
- Instagram: @arco_madrid – use hashtag #ARCOmadrid or #ARCOmadrid2025
- Twitter: @ARCOmadRID
- Facebook: ARCOmadrid Feria
- Live Coverage: Daily updates, reels, and artist spotlights via IG Stories and Twitter threads
📸 Photos & Videos
- Photos:
- Official ARCO gallery via IFEMA press portal
- Coverage from El País, El Mundo, Artsy, Artforum
- Videos:
- ARCO’s post-fair recap video
- Hypebeast “Must-See Booths” feature
- RTVE coverage of the fair’s opening
- Instagram reels show installations, performances, and VIP guests
Location
Main Venue
Madrid, Spain
IFEMA Madrid – Feria de Madrid, Halls 7 & 9
Avenida del PartenónMadrid, Spain