ARCOmadrid 2027 – Madrid, Spain

What to expect

ARCOmadrid is Spain’s International Contemporary Art Fair and one of the country’s most important platforms for contemporary art, galleries, collectors and cultural institutions. Organised by IFEMA MADRID, the fair brings together an international selection of galleries alongside curated projects, emerging artists, established creators, collectors, curators, museums and art professionals.

The fair is designed as both an exhibition and a meeting point for the international contemporary art market. Visitors can encounter paintings, sculpture, photography, installations, video, conceptual practices, digital and technological art, mixed-media works and other forms of contemporary creation.

International contemporary art
ARCOmadrid presents artistic projects from Spain and international markets, with particularly strong connections to European and Latin American contemporary art scenes.

Curated discovery
Alongside the main gallery programme, curated sections introduce younger galleries, thematic investigations and specific geographic or artistic perspectives.

Collecting and the art market
Collectors can meet galleries, discover artists and evaluate works, while institutions and professionals use the fair to strengthen relationships across the contemporary art ecosystem.

Professional exchange
The event combines exhibition spaces with talks, presentations, professional meetings, networking opportunities, collecting initiatives and cultural activities. The organiser describes the fair as a platform for visibility, new opportunities and professional exchange within the international art community.

Event dates

Event: ARCOmadrid 2027 – Madrid, Spain
Dates: March 3 to 7, 2027
Venue: IFEMA MADRID – Recinto Ferial
Address: Av. del Partenón 5, 28042 Madrid, Spain
Pavilions: Hall 7 and Hall 9

The official schedule confirms professional access on March 3 from 10:00 to 20:00, professional access on March 4 from 12:00 to 20:00, and professional access from 12:00 to 15:00 on March 5. General public access begins from 15:00 on March 5, while March 6 runs from 12:00 to 20:00 and March 7 from 12:00 to 18:00 for professionals and the public.

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Venue & exhibition site

ARCOmadrid takes place at IFEMA MADRID – Recinto Ferial, one of Spain’s largest exhibition complexes and a major venue for international cultural, business and trade events. The official ARCOmadrid schedule identifies Hall 7 and Hall 9 as the principal exhibition pavilions.

The exhibition site is located at Av. del Partenón 5 in Madrid’s Campo de las Naciones area. Its large-scale infrastructure allows ARCOmadrid to create extensive gallery routes, curated sections, professional meeting areas, lounges, restaurants and spaces for talks and cultural activities.

The venue is particularly practical for international visitors because it is close to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport and connected to the city’s public transport system.

The exhibition environment is deliberately designed as more than a collection of individual booths. ARCOmadrid’s architecture and spatial design have historically treated the fair as a temporary cultural environment, with circulation routes, meeting areas, rest spaces and installations contributing to the visitor experience.

Full event programme

The complete programme of talks, presentations, professional activities and special projects is updated through the official ARCOmadrid schedule. The organiser states that the agenda can be expanded or modified as the final programme develops.

The confirmed artistic framework includes the General Programme and several curated sections.

General Programme
The General Programme forms the central part of the fair, bringing together galleries and artistic projects selected by the ARCOmadrid Organising Committee.

ARCO2046
ARCO2046 is the central curated project and explores possible futures in the conception of the world and art. It is divided into two spaces curated by João Mourão and Luis Silva, and Max Andrews and Mariana Cánepa Luna of Latitudes.

Opening. New Galleries
This section focuses on galleries with less than eight years of history and is curated by Rafa Barber Cortell and Bernardo Mosqueira. It provides a route for discovering younger galleries and new artistic proposals.

Profiles | Latin American Art
This programme continues ARCOmadrid’s longstanding relationship with Latin American art. It is curated by José Esparza Chong Cuy and Marielsa Castro Vizcarra.

Parallel activities
The wider programme can include talks, presentations, themed areas, collecting initiatives, networking activities and professional events.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

A complete list of keynote speakers for ARCOmadrid 2027 has not yet been published by the organiser. The official programme is updated as individual activities and participants are confirmed.

ARCOmadrid’s professional content traditionally brings together influential figures from the contemporary art world, including artists, gallery directors, curators, museum professionals, collectors, cultural institutions and art specialists.

Curators
The confirmed curated projects bring together internationally recognised curators including João Mourão, Luis Silva, Max Andrews, Mariana Cánepa Luna, Rafa Barber Cortell, Bernardo Mosqueira and José Esparza Chong Cuy.

Artists and gallery representatives
The fair’s discussions and presentations provide opportunities to hear directly from artists, galleries and professionals working across different contemporary art practices.

Collectors and institutions
ARCOmadrid attracts major collectors and institutional professionals, creating opportunities for discussions around collecting, acquisitions, museum programmes and the international art market.

The final speakers and individual sessions should be checked through the official schedule as the programme develops.

Conference sessions & tracks

ARCOmadrid is primarily an international art fair rather than a conventional conference, but its professional programme creates a substantial environment for discussion, learning and exchange.

Contemporary art and future thinking
The ARCO2046 project provides a major conceptual framework for examining possible futures and different ways of understanding the relationship between art, society and the world.

New galleries and emerging practices
Opening. New Galleries gives attention to younger galleries and artists, helping collectors and professionals identify new directions within contemporary art.

Latin American art
Profiles | Latin American Art strengthens the fair’s connection with Latin American artistic scenes and provides a focused environment for discovering artists and galleries from the region.

Collecting
Professional activities can support both experienced and first-time collectors through advice, discussions and opportunities to understand the contemporary art market.

Art, institutions and cultural exchange
The fair’s professional environment brings together galleries, museums, foundations, cultural institutions and other organisations involved in contemporary art.

The official activities schedule remains the best source for individual talks and presentations because the organiser can add or modify activities.

Session times & schedule

The official schedule provides separate access periods for professionals and the general public. Professional visitors receive earlier access, while public access begins later in the programme.

Professional opening
The first part of the programme is reserved for accredited professionals, providing collectors, galleries, curators, institutions and other industry participants with dedicated time for viewing and business meetings.

Public opening
General visitors are admitted during the public-access periods, allowing art enthusiasts to experience the galleries, curated sections and wider programme.

Activities schedule
Individual talks, presentations, themed spaces, professional meetings and networking events are published through the official schedule and can be updated as activities are confirmed.

Visitors who want to attend specific presentations should check the official programme before travelling rather than relying on a fixed timetable published elsewhere.

Ticket types & registration

ARCOmadrid offers professional accreditation as well as general admission for visitors during the periods when the fair is open to the public. The official FAQ confirms that professional registration is personal, meaning each person must register using their own IFEMA MADRID account and the same email cannot be used for multiple professional accreditations.

The current admission price for the forthcoming edition has not yet been published. As a previous-edition reference, the official ticket page listed a general ticket office price of €52, which converts to approximately $58.37 using the ECB reference rate of €1 = $1.1225.

General admission
The previous published general ticket reference was $58.37. This is a historical reference price and is not a confirmed price for the forthcoming edition.

Professional pass
Professional visitors can request accreditation through the official ARCOmadrid registration system. Professional access is intended for collectors, galleries, artists, curators, institutional representatives and other eligible professionals.

Invitation access
The official FAQ explains that invitations can be provided by exhibitors through the IFEMA Expo Zone system.

Accessibility admission
The organiser provides free admission for visitors with a disability rating of at least 33% and children under the applicable age conditions, according to the published ticket information.

Registration deadlines

The official registration system publishes deadlines for professional accreditation. Visitors should register through the official platform and check the latest deadline displayed there because accreditation requirements can change.

Professional registration is individual, and each person needs their own IFEMA MADRID account. The organiser does not allow multiple professional accreditations to be created using the same email address.

International visitors who need visa documentation should plan well in advance. IFEMA states that visitor visa-support requests can be made through its customer-service process, while exhibitors handle their documentation through the Expo Zone.

Exhibitor list & major companies

The final exhibitor list for the forthcoming edition should be checked through the official ARCOmadrid galleries page. The organiser’s previous-edition catalogue provides a useful indication of the international breadth of participating galleries.

The latest edition featured 206 galleries representing 36 countries, with more than 1,300 artists and more than 800 collectors and invited professionals.

Examples of galleries represented in the previous edition included:

• ADN GALERIA
• ALARCÓN CRIADO
• ALBARRÁN BOURDAIS
• ALMEIDA & DALE
• ALONSO GARCÉS
• ÁLVARO ALCÁZAR
• ÀNGELS BARCELONA
• EL APARTAMENTO
• ELBA BENÍTEZ
• ELVIRA GONZÁLEZ
• ESPACIO MINIMO
• ESPACIO VALVERDE
• F2 GALERÍA
• FERNANDO PRADILLA
• P420
• PACE GALLERY
• PROYECTOS ULTRAVIOLETA
• TRAVESÍA CUATRO
• Esther Schipper
• Mor Charpentier

These galleries demonstrate the mixture of Spanish and international participants that characterises ARCOmadrid.

The final participating galleries and booth allocations should be taken from the official catalogue rather than assumed from previous participation.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The official exhibition schedule identifies Hall 7 and Hall 9 as the principal ARCOmadrid pavilions.

The fair’s layout combines the General Programme with curated sections and dedicated professional spaces.

Hall 7
Hall 7 forms one of the main exhibition areas and has traditionally included gallery presentations together with important professional and guest facilities.

Hall 9
Hall 9 provides the second major exhibition environment and has hosted gallery stands, curated content, forums, institutional spaces and other activities.

GUEST Lounge
The GUEST Lounge is conceived as a meeting point combining art, design and innovation. It provides a space for guests, collectors and industry professionals to meet, rest and socialise.

Forum and meeting spaces
The fair also incorporates areas for talks, debates, professional meetings, institutional activities and collecting initiatives.

The final booth-by-booth floor plan should be consulted through the official ARCOmadrid map once the organiser publishes the completed layout.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is central to ARCOmadrid’s role within the international contemporary art market. The fair brings together galleries, artists, collectors, curators, museums, foundations, cultural institutions and art professionals in a concentrated environment.

The organiser describes ARCOmadrid as a platform for visibility, new opportunities and professional exchange.

Collector meetings
Collectors can meet galleries directly, discuss individual artists and explore works presented within different sections of the fair.

Gallery relationships
Gallery representatives use the event to develop relationships with collectors, institutions, curators and potential international partners.

Professional lounges
Dedicated meeting environments provide quieter spaces for professional conversations away from the busiest exhibition routes.

First Collector initiatives
The fair has also supported programmes designed to help first-time collectors understand the buying process and navigate contemporary art.

International connections
The participation of galleries from multiple countries creates opportunities for cross-border relationships, artist representation and cultural exchange.

Industry sectors & highlights

ARCOmadrid covers a broad spectrum of contemporary art and related professional activity.

Painting and drawing
Traditional media remain important within the contemporary gallery landscape, with artists reinterpreting painting, drawing and image-making through modern perspectives.

Sculpture and installation
Large-scale sculpture and spatial installations contribute to the physical character of the fair and demonstrate the diversity of contemporary practice.

Photography and video
Lens-based and moving-image works form part of the wider contemporary art ecosystem represented by participating galleries.

Digital and technological art
ARCOmadrid has maintained links with technological and digital artistic practices, including recognition initiatives supporting new media and electronic art.

Latin American art
The dedicated Profiles section provides a strong focus on Latin American artistic scenes and their international connections.

Emerging galleries
Opening. New Galleries provides a focused route for discovering younger galleries and new artistic voices.

Contemporary art market
The fair is also a significant commercial environment, connecting collectors with galleries and contributing to acquisitions by private, corporate and institutional collections.

Event rules & visitor information

Visitors should follow the admission and security conditions established by IFEMA MADRID and ARCOmadrid.

The official ticket information states that animals are not permitted inside the venue except for legally recognised exceptions, particularly assistance dogs. Visitors should also expect security checks at the entrance.

Large backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas and packages are subject to the venue’s storage requirements. IFEMA provides cloakroom and storage facilities at designated locations, allowing visitors to enter the exhibition areas without carrying restricted items.

Professional accreditation
Professional visitors must use their own registration and should keep their digital or printed accreditation available.

Security checks
Bags may be inspected by security personnel when entering or leaving the venue.

Accessibility
IFEMA provides accessibility services, including wheelchair assistance subject to availability. Manual wheelchairs are available free of charge, while visitors requiring specific mobility support should complete the appropriate request in advance.

Cloakroom
Cloakrooms are available at pavilion entrances for permitted belongings that cannot be carried into the exhibition areas.

How to get there

IFEMA MADRID is located at Av. del Parténon 5 in the Campo de las Naciones area of Madrid.

By Metro
Metro Line 8 connects the exhibition centre with Nuevos Ministerios and Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport. The Feria de Madrid station provides access to the South entrance.

By bus
Several bus routes connect IFEMA with different areas of Madrid and surrounding municipalities.

By taxi
Taxi ranks are available at the main entrances of the exhibition complex.

By car
Drivers can reach IFEMA through the M-40, M-11 and A-2 road networks. The official access information lists M-40 exits 5–7, M-11 exits 5 and 7, and A-2 exit 7.

The venue’s location makes it practical to combine an ARCOmadrid visit with accommodation in central Madrid, the airport area or neighbourhoods around Campo de las Naciones.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is one of the easiest ways to reach IFEMA MADRID.

Metro Line 8 is the principal rail connection, with Feria de Madrid station providing access to the exhibition centre. The line also connects the venue with Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport.

Bus connections include:

• Line 73
• Line 112
• Line 122
• Line 828

Taxi ranks are located within the IFEMA complex, including the South, North and East entrances.

IFEMA’s current Recinto Ferial parking rates are $3.31 per hour, approximately $16.84 for the prepaid daily rate, and approximately $23.57 for the maximum daily rate, based on the official parking rates and the ECB reference rate of €1 = $1.1225.

Parking conditions and access routes can be affected by works or other events at the wider exhibition complex, so visitors should check IFEMA’s access information before travelling.

Accommodation areas

Madrid offers extensive accommodation choices for ARCOmadrid visitors, ranging from hotels close to IFEMA to properties in central districts.

Campo de las Naciones
This is one of the most convenient areas for visitors who want to stay close to the exhibition centre. Hotels in the area provide quick access to IFEMA by Metro, taxi or car.

Barajas
The airport district is useful for international visitors who want to minimise airport transfers while retaining easy access to the fair.

Salamanca
Salamanca provides a more central and upscale base, with shopping, restaurants and good transport connections.

Madrid city centre
Staying around Sol, Gran Vía, Retiro, Malasaña or nearby central districts allows visitors to combine the art fair with Madrid’s museums, galleries, restaurants and cultural attractions.

IFEMA also works with collaborating hotels and provides accommodation information for exhibitors and visitors.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition recorded more than 95,000 visitors, more than 1,300 artists, 206 galleries, more than 800 collectors and invited professionals, and representation from 36 countries. The organiser also reported around 40,000 art professionals attending, demonstrating the fair’s importance as a professional meeting point.

The gallery programme combined the General Programme with ARCO2045, Opening. New Galleries and Profiles | Latin American Art. These sections created different routes through established gallery programmes, emerging galleries, future-oriented artistic research and Latin American contemporary art.

The fair also generated substantial acquisition activity. The Ministry of Culture and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía were among institutions acquiring works, while other private and corporate initiatives contributed to the commercial activity surrounding the exhibition.

Awards were another major component. The programme recognised artistic creation, emerging talent, gallery presentation, digital art, Latin American art and other areas of contemporary practice.

The fair also maintained dedicated spaces for collectors and professionals, including the First Collectors programme, the GUEST Lounge, the ARCO Foundation area and professional meeting spaces.

Official registration & tickets

The official ARCOmadrid website is the primary source for professional accreditation, general tickets, gallery information, schedules, activities and visitor services.

Official ARCOmadrid website (https://www.ifema.es/en/arco/madrid)

Official ARCOmadrid tickets and passes (https://www.ifema.es/en/arco/tickets)

The current ticket price for the forthcoming edition has not yet been published. For reference, the most recently published general ticket office price was equivalent to $58.37, calculated from the official €52 price using the ECB reference exchange rate of €1 = $1.1225. This is a previous-edition reference price rather than a confirmed price for the forthcoming edition.

Professional visitors should use the official registration system because professional accreditation is personal and requires an individual IFEMA MADRID account.

The official ARCOmadrid site also provides the latest information about the General Programme, curated sections, galleries, awards, activities, visitor services and professional networking opportunities.