ARCOmadrid  Open to the public 17-19 Feb, 12-8pm. 

This year, the 31st annual ARCOmadrid international contemporary art fair will bring together 150 galleries from 30 countries, as well as 57 galleries selected by the various curators. One of this year’s main attractions is Focus Netherlands with Xander Karskens, curator of contemporary art at the Museum De Hallen in Holland, responsible for selecting the 14 galleries participating in the Guest Country programme, which will include performances, lectures and screenings. Also featured is Opening: Young European Galleries and Solo Projects: Focus Latin America, as well as a space to advise those who wish to get started in the acquisition and appreciation of contemporary art.

ARCOmadrid, Feria de Madrid (Metro: Campo de las Naciones). Open to the public 17-19 Feb, 12-8pm. Entrance €40 (Sunday 19, reduced rate €30) See www.ifema.es/ferias/arco.