ARCO 2026

Update

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. 

Introduction

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.

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Past Editions

ARCO 2021

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

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

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. 

ARCO 2024

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. 

ARCO 2025

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.