ARCOlisboa is Lisbon’s premier international contemporary art fair, held annually at the historic Cordoaria Nacional. Organized by IFEMA Madrid and the Lisbon City Council, the event transforms the city into a global hub for collectors, curators, and artists. The 2025 edition, running from May 29 to June 1, features over 80 galleries from 17 countries, showcasing a diverse mix of Portuguese and international talent. Highlights include curated sections such as “The Shapes of the Ocean,” exploring African diasporic connections, and “Opening,” which introduces emerging artistic voices. ARCOlisboa also hosts talks, workshops, and digital exhibitions, fostering dialogue across continents. With strong institutional support and growing international visibility, the fair reflects Lisbon’s evolving role in the global art scene. It’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, cultural exchange, and contemporary thought, drawing thousands of visitors each year to experience the city’s artistic pulse.
Lisbon PortugalARCOlisboa is an international contemporary art fair held annually at the Cordoaria Nacional, located at Avenida da Índia s/n, 1300-342 Lisbon. This historic venue, a former manufacturing center for the Portuguese navy dating back to 1779, exudes a unique historical atmosphere with its long building supported by iron pillars and old timber roofs. ARCOlisboa transforms Lisbon into a key meeting point for artists, galleries, collectors, and art professionals worldwide, showcasing a broad selection of national and international galleries with a commitment to quality and artistic excellence. The fair features two main curated sections: "The Shapes of the Ocean," highlighting projects reflecting on the relationships between Africa and its diaspora, and "Opening," focusing on new artistic languages and emerging galleries. Nearby, visitors can explore prominent cultural sites such as the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) and the newly opened Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins (MACAM), enriching the experience with cutting-edge contemporary art in a historically significant and culturally vibrant riverside district of Lisbon. The location offers good public transport connections including bus and tram lines, making it accessible for both locals and tourists. ARCOlisboa is a major event that reflects Lisbon's dynamic and evolving art scene, blending heritage with innovation.
National Museum of Ancient Art
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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
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MAAT
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Museu Nacional do Azulejo
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Museu do Fado
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Museu Coleção Berardo
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Museu de Lisboa
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Museu da Marinha
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Museu Nacional de Arqueologia
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Museu do Aljube
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Teatro Nacional D. Maria II
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Teatro São Luiz
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Teatro Tivoli BBVA
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Teatro Politeama
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Teatro Aberto
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Parque Eduardo VII
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Jardim da Estrela
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Tapada das Necessidades
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Monsanto Forest Park
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Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa
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Jardim do Príncipe Real
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Jardim Botânico Tropical
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Castelo de São Jorge
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Torre de Belém
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Forte de São Lourenço do Bugio
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Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
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Palácio de Belém
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Palácio Fronteira
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Palácio das Necessidades
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Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa
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Praça do Comércio
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Rossio Square
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Praça Luís de Camões
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Sé de Lisboa
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Panteão Nacional
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Igreja de São Roque
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
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Elevador de Santa Justa
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Arco da Rua Augusta
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Convento do Carmo
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Mercado de Campo de Ourique
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Feira da Ladra
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Mercado de Alvalade Norte
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Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian
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Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea
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Museu Nacional dos Coches
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Museu da Marioneta
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Museu da Farmácia
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Pavilhão do Conhecimento
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Planetário Calouste Gulbenkian
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Museu da Carris
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Museu do Aljube Resistência e Liberdade
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Museu da Água
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Museu do Oriente
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National Museum of Science & Natural History
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Museu Benfica
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Museu do Dinheiro
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Museu Bordalo Pinheiro
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Casa Fernando Pessoa
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Museu Medeiros e Almeida
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Museu do Design e da Moda
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Galeria Filomena Soares
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Galeria Vera Cortês
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Galeria Cristina Guerra
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Underdogs Gallery
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Galeria Pedro Cera
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Carpintarias de São Lázaro
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Zé dos Bois (ZDB) Gallery
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Pavilhão Branco
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Galeria Avenida da Índia
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Galeria das Salgadeiras
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Appleton Square
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Galeria Beltrão Coelho
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Kubikgallery Lisboa
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Espaço Cultural Mercês
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Galeria São Mamede
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Galeria Ratton
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Observatório Astronómico de Lisboa
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Planetário de Marinha
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