IFEMA MADRID

 IFEMA MADRID Event Venue

IFEMA MADRID is Spain's largest exhibition complex, located at Av. del Partenón, 5, Barajas, 28042 Madrid, Spain. This premier event venue receives 4.3 million visitors and 33,000 exhibitors annually, hosting nearly 900 events throughout the year.

 Venue Overview

IFEMA MADRID comprises two main venues: the Recinto Ferial (fairgrounds) and the Palacio Municipal (convention center). The fairgrounds have been operational since 1991, while IFEMA has managed the Palacio Municipal since January 2019. Both venues are strategically located close to Madrid Airport and are well-connected to the city center.

Facilities and Spaces

The Recinto Ferial features:
- 200,000 m² of space distributed across 13 exhibition halls
- 85 meeting rooms
- 2 convention centers (North and South)
- Various outdoor areas
- Total exhibition space of over 270,000 m²

The North Convention Center includes:
- 10,000 m² area with 20 rooms
- North Auditorium with capacity for 1,100 people
- Multifunctional rooms that can accommodate events from 100 to 480 people
- Outdoor terraces on the second floor (Colón and Neptuno rooms)

The Palacio Municipal, designed by Ricardo Bofill and opened in October 1993, offers:
- Over 30,000 m² of event space across three blocks
- An auditorium with 1,812 seats
- 32 meeting rooms with capacities between 26 and 350 participants
- A multipurpose area of 2,414 m²

Amenities and Services

IFEMA MADRID provides comprehensive services for event organizers:
- Audiovisual equipment
- Catering services (over 10 approved providers)
- Technical staff and support
- Simultaneous translation
- Security and medical care
- Decoration and furnishing options
- Cleaning services
- Wheelchair accessible facilities (entrances, parking, restrooms)
- WiFi connectivity
- Cafes and bars
- Dedicated parking

Transportation and Access

The venue is excellently connected:
- 30 minutes from Madrid city center by car
- 25 minutes by metro (Line 8: Nuevos Ministerios-Aeropuerto T4)
- Direct connection with Cercanías RENFE
- Bus services (lines 73, 112, 122, 828)
- The Feria de Madrid metro station is located at the main entrances of both venues