The 9th edition of ARCO Lisboa took place between 28th and 31st of May at the Cordoaria Nacional. Organized by IFEMA MADRID in partnership with the Lisbon City Council, this fair continues to consolidate Lisbon as one of the main European centers of contemporary art and creativity. This year, the Fair featured a total of 87 galleries from 17 countries.
The Fair gathers national and international galleries, emerging and established artists, collectors, curators, and other professionals of this field, promoting the sharing of experiences among the different agents of the art market.
At the same time, the program included debates, presentations, and cultural initiatives that reinforce the connection between art, culture, and innovation, contributing to the cultural dynamism of the city.
In 2026, the Millennium bcp Foundation Prize for the best stand at the Arco Lisboa Fair was awarded for the 4th time. The Prize was given to the Portuguese gallery Lehmann (Stand D03), highlighting the innovation and excellence of the space, which featured works by artists Dayana Lucas, Maria Paz Aires, and Marlon
from Azambuja.
The Millennium Art Talks program was also presented During the fair, an event developed in collaboration with EGEAC, which promotes conversations dedicated to topics such as collecting, patronage, art consulting, as well as the content of the curated sections of the fair.
This room hosted also an exhibition commemorating the 10th anniversary of ARTE JOVEM (an initiative supported by the Millennium bcp Foundation since 2017), gathering artists who received awards between 2017 and 2025. The exhibition was curated by Lourenço Egreja and included five works belonging to the Millennium bcp Collection, among other pieces loaned by the artists themselves and by private collectors.
Over the past years, ARCO Lisboa has played a significant role in projecting Lisbon internationally as a leading cultural destination, attracting visitors from different countries and boosting the visibility of the Portuguese artistic scene.
