The 2026 edition of ARCO will be held as a face-to-face trade fair between the 4th and 8th of March 2026. The event will be hosted at the IFEMA - Feria de Madrid in Spain.
At the heart of ARCO lie the 13 established galleries of international renown that have come together to celebrate and influence contemporary art in a lasting way. The international trade fair is seated in Spain. In attendance, you have notable collectors, curators, and artists. Attending has a direct impact on your credibility so it’s best you get started on your business travel arrangements. Book hotels close to the IFEMA without putting strain on your budget with the expertise of Travel 2 Fairs ltd.
With Travel 2 Fairs ltd, bookings for international trade shows are no longer tiresome to make or expensive. Our service tailors accommodation to your specific budget. You tell us how much you are willing to pay, how many rooms you wish, and where in Madrid you want to stay. Whether it’s close to the exhibition centre or in a residential area, your hotel has access to convenient transport connections. ARCO not only showcases exclusive art pieces and profiles artists, but also has involved forums, professional meetings and several award ceremonies. Become part of the major tastemakers and do it in style with Travel 2 Fairs ltd!
ARCO is a trade fair whose editions often feature new additions and changes. Its 2021 edition, for instance, featured the addition of the VeePee Creativity Awards, a prize meant to increase the visibility of young artists and stimulate art. Many leading galleries also expanded their collections with new acquisitions. Examples include Fundación ARCO procuring 9 new additions. Over 250 international collectors attended the 2021 edition.
ARCO 2022 featured a total of 75,000 trade visitors, including 30,000 professionals. The represented countries at the trade fair which took place live at the IFEMA - Feria de Madrid between 23.02.2022-27.02.2022 totalled 30. The edition received 185 galleries as exhibitors. To ensure the safety of participants, the venue featured Covid-19 safety measures such as attendees needing to face masks.
ARCO 2023 featured over 95 000 visitants including approximately 38 000 trade ones, over 450 international collectors, and 200 professional guests from 40 nations. They examined the wares of 211 exhibiting galleries from 36 countries. The venue, which hosted the iteration between the 22nd and 26th of February 2023, did not feature coronavirus safeguards due to the removal of the country's pandemic restrictions.
The 2024 iteration of ARCO was a live trade exposition hosted between 06-10.03.2024. It included more than 95 000 visitants, 205 exhibiting galleries from 36 nations, around 400 international collecting specialists, and 200 invited experts from 40 countries.
The 2025 iteration of ARCO took place as a live trade expo between 05-09.03.2025. It was attended by more than 95 000 visitants (including around 40 000 trade ones) and 214 exhibiting galleries from 36 nations.
Hello Tom,
CPHI event went very well, and our booth was very busy.
Hotel Macchiavelli was quite good hotel especially breakfast was good and fresh. Also location was good, not far away from the train station. Thank you for your help and looking forward next year’s CPHI in Frankfurt.
Have a nice autumn!
Best regards,
Solja
CPhI Worldwide - 2024
Hello Michael,
Thank you for your interest.
Yes’, everything’s going well with the hotel and George was very helpful and kind.
Thank you for your help, I will write you in case of need.
Best regards.
Hello Michael,
The hotel was very good, so I can recommend them as your partner next year also.
Med vennlig hilsen
Dear Tom,
Sorry for the late reply, everything was fine mate. Thanks a lot for your help, I look forward to 2018!!
Regards,
Colin Falzon Ta’ Falzon Landrovers Ltd.
Hello Tracy,
Everything went well at Hotel Suisse (3). Thank you very much for your help!
The hotel was great but it wasnt 4 stars.
It was very clean and overall it was good.
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Very fast and efficient service!
Dear Megan,
I hope everything was going well and the accommodation for CPHI!
I have positive feedback from my colleagues about the hotel! No negative comments, which is very nice for a budget hotel.
Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation during all the time!
Have a nice weekend,
Hrisa
Dear Tom, Thank you for all your support. It has been a great pleasure working with you! Will definitely be in touch for the upcoming events. Best regards, Mariya
Hi Megan, thank you for your great support. Everything was fine in the hotel we booked.
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Regarding your below email, we would like to inform you that our stay at the Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof was pleasant and comforting.
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Best Regards,
Aavesh Shaikh
I got a room at Hotel Bakklandet in Trondheim the night of Aug. 23. to 24.. I came in late and everything was arranged as participated. Your services was good, prompt and working well for me. I would reccomand you services also another time. Regards Finn Chr. Skjennum
Aqua Nor 2023
