ARCOmadrid 2026 opens a new chapter in the history of European art fairs. From March 4 to 8, the 45th edition takes place at IFEMA Madrid, marking a strategic departure from the traditional guest country format.
Instead, the fair introduces ARCO2045: The Future, For Now, a research-driven curatorial axis that prioritizes speculation, temporality, and future artistic languages. Under the direction of Maribel López, the fair positions itself as a laboratory where the market and critical thought coexist.
More than 206 galleries from 36 countries participate, bringing over 1,300 artists to Madrid. This scale reinforces the city’s role as a transatlantic bridge between Europe and Latin America.
