ARCOmadrid 2026: The Future of Contemporary Art in One Place

About ARCOmadrid 2026: The Future of Contemporary Art in One Place

From March 4 to 8, 2026, ARCOmadrid returns to IFEMA Madrid for its 45th edition, bringing together 206 galleries from 36 countries and showcasing work by more than 1,300 artists. The central theme, ARCO2045, curated by José Luis Blondet and Magalí Arriola, explores what contemporary art might look like two decades ahead.

Curated sections include Opening. New Galleries (by Anissa Touati and Rafa Barber), highlighting under-8‑year-old galleries, and Profiles: Latin American Art, curated by José Esparza Chong Cuy, reaffirming ARCO’s deep ties to Latin American art.

Highlights from ARCOmadrid 2025

The 2025 edition closed with over 95,000 visitors, 205 galleries, and significant institutional acquisitions by Museo Reina Sofía, Fundación ARCO, and CA2M—a testament to ARCO’s stature as a key date in the global art calendar.

Photo: David Nieto / Courtesy of IFEMA MADRID – ARCOmadrid 2025

Photo: David Nieto / Courtesy of IFEMA MADRID – ARCOmadrid 2025

Photo: David Nieto / Courtesy of IFEMA MADRID – ARCOmadrid 2025

Photo: Fernando Madariaga / Courtesy of IFEMA MADRID – ARCOmadrid 2025

Photo: Fernando Madariaga / Courtesy of IFEMA MADRID – ARCOmadrid 2025

Photo: Fernando Madariaga / Courtesy of IFEMA MADRID – ARCOmadrid 2025

All images courtesy of IFEMA MADRID. Photographers: Fernando Madariaga and David Nieto.

How to Participate

Galleries must complete a straightforward three-step process by the September 18, 2025 deadline:

1. Download the “How to Participate” guide.

2. Submit a filled evaluation form.

3. Pay the application fee to initiate review ifema.es.
 

Participation offers exceptional benefits: exposure to over 93,000 visitors, networking at the top level of the art market, international expansion, brand visibility, and deep engagement with art professionals.

ARCOmadrid 2026 is a must-attend event for collectors, curators, galleries, and art enthusiasts—an immersive experience where cutting-edge, conceptual, digital, abstract, figurative, and Latin American art converge.

Getting There

IFEMA Madrid is easily accessible by multiple forms of transportation:

- By Metro: Line 8 (Nuevos Ministerios–Aeropuerto T4) to Feria de Madrid station, just a few steps from the entrance

- By Bus: Lines 73, 112, and 122 stop nearby

- By Car: IFEMA is directly linked to Madrid’s main highways (M11, M40, M30).
 

Parking rates:

- €2.95/hour or €15/day (Recinto Ferial)

- €3.00/hour or €27/day (Palacio Municipal)

- Open: Mon–Fri 7:00–22:00; weekends during events

Parking vouchers and digital access are available via the elParking app. Over 3,800 reserved spots include accessible parking.

- By Taxi: Taxis can be dropped at the South and North Entrances

- From the Airport: Just 10 minutes from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport by car or metro