Every September, Madrid welcomes one of those events that changes the way you look at the city.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Galleries unveil new exhibitions, extend their opening hours and contemporary art takes centre stage in the city\u2019s cultural agenda. From <\/span>10 to 13 September 2026<\/b>, <\/span>Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend<\/b> brings together more than 60 galleries for its 17th edition, marking the start of Madrid’s new contemporary art season.<\/span><\/p>\n Four days to discover new proposals, revisit familiar names and experience Madrid through contemporary art.<\/span><\/p>\n In the <\/span>Salamanca district<\/b>, where art, architecture, fashion and design come together, that perspective finds one of its most natural settings. <\/span>T\u00f3tem Madrid<\/span><\/a>, a luxury boutique hotel on Calle de Hermosilla in Madrid’s Salamanca district, sits within this cultural and creative side of the neighbourhood.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Organised by <\/span>Arte Madrid, the Association of Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries of Madrid<\/b>, Apertura marks the beginning of the new exhibition season each year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Since 2009, the event has brought together artists, gallerists, collectors, curators, institutions and the public around contemporary art.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Its main appeal lies in the format itself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There is no single venue or set route. The galleries are spread across different parts of Madrid, allowing each visitor to create their own itinerary.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One exhibition can lead to another. One address can reveal a new street. And what seems like a short visit can easily turn into an entire afternoon.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The full programme for the edition can be found on the<\/span> official Arte Madrid website<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The 2026 edition takes place from <\/span>Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September<\/b>, with extended opening hours at participating galleries:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Participating galleries are free to visit and open to the public, although some guided activities and special events may require registration.<\/span><\/p>\n The programme also continues throughout September with talks, visits and activities linked to contemporary art.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Among them are the return of the <\/span>ARCO GalleryWalks<\/b>, routes organised by Fundaci\u00f3n ARCO to discover some of the participating galleries accompanied by art specialists.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The 2026 edition also maintains its connection with <\/span>Latin America<\/b>, strengthening the dialogue between Madrid\u2019s art scene and international professionals, institutions and artists.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Apertura offers the opportunity to experience contemporary art without having to follow a single route.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Painting, photography, sculpture, installations and other forms of artistic expression come together in very different spaces. Some galleries have been part of Madrid\u2019s art scene for decades; others represent new generations and different ways of understanding creativity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Trying to see everything may not be the best way to experience it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the great things about Gallery Weekend is precisely the freedom to choose. Select a few exhibitions, leave some time between them and allow Madrid to complete the journey.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Because part of the experience also happens outside the galleries.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In a bookshop you come across along the way. On a fa\u00e7ade that makes you stop for a moment. On a terrace. In a conversation that continues after an exhibition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Art sets the direction. The city does the rest.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Salamanca district<\/b> is often immediately associated with fashion, but its cultural identity goes far beyond its shop windows.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Contemporary art galleries, historic architecture, museums and design spaces form part of the neighbourhood\u2019s cultural landscape.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During Apertura, the <\/span>Museo L\u00e1zaro Galdiano<\/b>, on Calle Serrano, joins the programme with an outdoor sculpture exhibition, while galleries in and around the district offer a natural starting point before\u00a0 continuing towards other artistic hubs across Madrid.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Salesas, Centro, Lavapi\u00e9s and Doctor Fourquet offer different perspectives on the same scene.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There is no single way to explore it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For visitors staying in Salamanca, this makes it possible to begin with the neighbourhood’s cultural landmarks before following the programme into other parts of Madrid.<\/span><\/p>\n T\u00f3tem Madrid’s connection with the city begins with its location in the Salamanca district. From Calle de Hermosilla, art, fashion, gastronomy, architecture and design are part of the surrounding neighbourhood.<\/span><\/p>\n Set within a restored 19th-century building, the luxury boutique hotel combines historic Madrid with a contemporary approach to design, creating a natural base for experiencing the cultural life of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend fits naturally into this way of experiencing Madrid.<\/span> Not only because of the exhibitions, but also because of the conversations they generate and the connections between art, architecture and urban life.<\/span><\/p>\n For a stay centred on Madrid’s galleries, museums and Salamanca neighbourhood, the <\/span>rooms and suites at T\u00f3tem Madrid<\/span><\/a> provide a quieter base between one part of the city and the next.<\/span><\/p>\n Apertura marks the beginning of a new cultural season in Madrid.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
When is Madrid Gallery Weekend 2026?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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More than 60 galleries across Madrid\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Salamanca district has an eye for art too<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
T\u00f3tem Madrid in the cultural heart of Salamanca<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
September begins with new perspectives<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n