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Madrid Fusión, the leading international culinary summit, returns for its 25th edition from February 1-3, 2027 in Madrid, Spain, showcasing global culinary innovation.
Dates
1–3 Feb 2027
City / country
Madrid, ES
Venue
IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14
Time
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily
Event overview
Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a historic edition from February 1 to 3, 2027. This influential culinary summit will feature a significant expansion in its exhibition space, integrating all stages and areas into a single floor at IFEMA Madrid.
The event aims to honor the legacy and transformative power of the congress, fostering global culinary knowledge exchange. Madrid Fusión takes place in Madrid, ES.
Venue: IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14.
TL;DR
Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a historic edition from February 1 to 3, 2027. Attendees include culinary professionals, chefs, and food industry leaders from around the globe.
Exhibitors will showcase their products to a targeted audience of culinary professionals, gain visibility in the food industry, and connect with potential buyers and partners. Attendees include culinary professionals, chefs, and food industry leaders from around the globe.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Madrid, ES
IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14 in Madrid typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14 in Madrid typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14 for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Event days & opening times
General admission
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2027-02-01 to 2027-02-03, Madrid Fusión in Madrid covering Gourmet food products and ingredients, Beverages including wines and spirits, Culinary equipment and technology, Pastry gives food buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
4-star business hotels in Campo de las Naciones / Feria de Madrid
USD 140–230 / night
The shortest commute to Pavilions 12 and 14, often walkable. Rates climb during Madrid trade-fair weeks, so book with free cancellation and re-check closer to the date.
4-star hotels in the city centre (Sol, Gran Via, Atocha)
USD 130–215 / night
Best if the evening restaurant scene and sourcing visits matter as much as the fair. Feria de Madrid is on Metro Line 8, so the journey is direct from Nuevos Ministerios and one change from other central lines.
5-star hotels in Salamanca and Paseo de la Castellana
USD 270–450 / night
Used for supplier dinners, buyer meetings and hosting international guests. Expect the top of the band during major Madrid trade-fair weeks.
Airport hotels around Barajas
USD 100–165 / night
Convenient for early flights and short trips; reach IFEMA by taxi in roughly 15-25 minutes or by Metro Line 8 toward Feria de Madrid.
Aparthotels and serviced apartments, Chamartin / Castellana
USD 110–190 / night
A practical option for teams staying several nights, with kitchen space and rail links at Chamartin; Metro Line 10 connects with Line 8 for the venue.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro (Line 8) from the airport
Line 8 runs from the airport through Feria de Madrid to Nuevos Ministerios, so the fairground is reachable without changing trains. Allow 25-35 minutes from the terminals plus walking time to Pavilions 12 and 14, and keep your ticket for the exit gates.
Metro (city network)
Central stations connect to Line 8 at Nuevos Ministerios, or change to Line 8 further out; the Feria de Madrid stop sits at the fairground entrance. Trains run roughly 06:00 to 01:30.
Multi Card / 10-journey ticket
The stored-value card cuts the per-trip cost if you are in Madrid for several days and covers Metro and EMT bus travel within Zone A. Keep the card separate from your phone to avoid demagnetising it.
Cercanias commuter rail
Useful if you are staying in the north of the city or arriving at T4; the Cercanias platforms sit under the terminal. You still need a Metro connection for the last leg to IFEMA.
EMT city bus
City buses serve the Campo de las Naciones district around the fairground; journey times are longer than the Metro and vary with traffic. Check the route and stop for your pavilion before setting out.
Taxi from the airport
The quickest door-to-door option with luggage or equipment. Taxi ranks are signposted at each terminal; ask for Feria de Madrid, Avenida del Partenon, and keep the receipt for expense claims.
Taxi from the city centre
Allow 20-35 minutes depending on traffic on the A-2 and M-30 approaches. Morning show opening and evening closing are the peak windows, so leave a buffer for the first session of the day.
Ride-hail (Uber / Cabify)
Both apps operate in Madrid and can be cheaper than a street taxi outside peak hours, but surge pricing applies during trade-fair openings. Set the pickup point to the pavilion entrance rather than the general fairground address.
Weather
Madrid in February is cool and mostly dry, with crisp sunny spells at midday and cold nights. Expect daytime highs in the low to mid teens Celsius and overnight lows close to 2-6 C, with occasional rain rather than sustained wet weather. The fairground halls are large and heated unevenly when doors open, so a removable mid-layer works better than a heavy coat you have to carry all day. Values here are climatological bands for planning, not a forecast - check a short-range forecast in the week before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Spanish mobile networks provide 4G and 5G coverage across Madrid and the IFEMA fairground, and EU roam-like-at-home rules let travellers with an EU/EEA SIM use their home allowance in Spain; visitors from outside the EU should price a local prepaid SIM or an eSIM data plan before flying. IFEMA and most hotels offer Wi-Fi, but treat hall connectivity as best-effort during busy sessions and download the programme, exhibitor list and any tickets offline in advance. Spain uses type C and F plugs at 230 V, so bring a suitable adapter for UK, US or Australian devices. A charged power bank is worth carrying on long show days.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Meal times run late
Madrid restaurants serve lunch from about 14:00 and dinner from about 21:00, with the busiest tables after 21:30. If you are booking supplier dinners around the congress, a 21:00 or later reservation is normal rather than late.
Greetings and meetings
A handshake is the standard business greeting at the fairground, with two cheek kisses more common in social settings. Spanish and English are both used on stands, and opening with a short introduction about your restaurant or distribution business is appreciated.
Tipping
Service is included in Spanish restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving a small amount in cash for good service is the norm; there is no expectation of a percentage tip in taxis or at the fairground.
Shopping hours and Sunday
Many small shops close for a midday break and have limited Sunday hours, while department stores and central retail areas stay open longer. Plan pantry or equipment shopping around weekday afternoons rather than Sunday.
February in the city
Madrid is at its coolest and quietest in February, which suits restaurant bookings but means short daylight and cold evenings. Carry a warm layer for the walk between pavilions and for late dinners in the city centre.
Language in the halls
Spanish is the working language of most stands and stage sessions, and English is common with international exhibitors. Keep product names, allergens and technical questions written down so nothing is lost in translation.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: MAD
Set Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) as the destination in fare searches. Captures for 1 February 2027 show nonstop options from London and New York and one-stop itineraries via Gulf hubs from Dubai, Singapore and Tokyo, with Sydney routings around 24-25 hours. Prices were flagged as low, typical or high depending on the origin, so treat any single quote as a snapshot: book early for long-haul routes, compare the day before and after your preferred arrival, and re-check live schedules and fares before paying. Arriving the day before the congress starts leaves room for delays and an early badge collection, and MAD is a short Metro Line 8 ride from the fairground if you prefer rail to a taxi.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD). Allow road or rail time to IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14: IFEMA fairground district: 4-star business hotels in Campo de las Naciones / Feria de Madrid; Madrid city centre: 4-star hotels in the city centre (Sol, Gran Via, Atocha); Salamanca business district: 5-star hotels in Salamanca and Paseo de la Castellana.
Ride-hail: Uber and Cabify both operate in Madrid and are used widely by business travellers, with apps showing the fare before you book. From the airport, follow the signs to the designated pickup area rather than the taxi rank; from the city centre, expect roughly 20 to 35 minutes to IFEMA and around 22 to 40 EUR depending on origin and demand pricing. During trade-fair openings and closings, set the destination pin to the specific pavilion entrance and expect a short walk from the drop-off point. Check the app quote against a street taxi if you are price-sensitive, and keep a receipt for expenses.
Public transit: Madrid's Metro is the simplest way to reach IFEMA: Line 8 serves Feria de Madrid station at the fairground and links directly to the airport terminals and to Nuevos Ministerios, so most central hotels need only one change. Single Zone A journeys are inexpensive and a stored-value Multi Card lowers the per-trip cost for multi-day stays; airport journeys carry an extra supplement. EMT city buses also serve the Campo de las Naciones district, and the Cercanias commuter network is useful from Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios and the airport T4. Metro services run from roughly 06:00 to 01:30, so late dinners in the city are not a problem. Confirm fares, line works and last-train times on the day.
Parking: IFEMA operates paid car parks around the fairground serving Pavilions 12 and 14, with charges applied per entry or per day depending on the car park; expect roughly 12 to 20 EUR and confirm the current tariff on arrival. Spaces fill early on the busiest congress mornings, so aim to arrive well before the first session and note the car park number and nearest access gate. Accessible bays are available; contact the venue in advance if you need a reserved space or a drop-off close to a specific hall. Parking is the least flexible option during peak week, and public transport or a taxi is usually faster from the city centre.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February
Temperature: Daytime highs typically around 11-15 C, overnight lows around 2-6 C. Climatological bands for planning, not a forecast - check the short-range forecast the week before travel.
Seasonality: February is one of the drier months in Madrid, with rain on a few days rather than sustained wet spells and plenty of crisp sunny midday hours. It is a cool, low-season month: short daylight, cold evenings and occasional wind on the fairground approach.
Packing: Pack layers you can remove inside the heated halls: a warm outer jacket, a mid-layer, business casual clothes for the congress and comfortable shoes for long days on concrete floors. Add a compact umbrella for the occasional shower, a power bank for full show days, and a type C or F plug adapter for Spanish sockets at 230 V.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Madrid Fusión usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14 - Check whether your registration needs a business credential, invitation code or company details, and start the application early.
Day 12 - Book the flight into Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) and choose accommodation by district: Campo de las Naciones for walking distance, or the city centre for restaurants and evening meetings.
Day 10 - Map Metro Line 8 from the airport to Feria de Madrid station and note the airport supplement on the fare.
Day 10 - Review the programme page and shortlist stage sessions by technique, product category or chef you want to see; sessions clash, so pick a first and a backup.
Day 8 - Build a stand list from the exhibitor directory grouped by product family: oils, conservas, cured meats, dairy, beverages, equipment.
Day 7 - Set meetings with three to five priority suppliers and ask each for product spec sheets, price lists and export or delivery terms.; Day 5 - Prepare your buying brief: volumes, pack sizes, certification needs, shelf-life requirements and target cost per cover.
Day 4 - Check your passport validity, travel insurance and any Schengen entry requirement for your nationality before paying for non-refundable items.
Day 3 - Pack layers for a cool Madrid February, comfortable shoes for the halls, business cards and a charged power bank.
Day 2 - Download the Metro map, save your hotel address in Spanish and confirm the taxi or metro route to the venue for the first morning.
Day 1 - Arrive, collect your badge early if the organiser allows it, and walk the halls once without stopping to fix the geography before meetings begin.
Show day - Keep a single notes file with stand numbers, contact names and follow-up actions; photograph labels and spec sheets with permission.
Day 14 - Confirm the February 2027 dates, daily opening hours and ticket tiers on madridfusion.net, then block the travel days in your calendar.
Registration and hall orientation at IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
Madrid Fusión registration concourse
IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
IFEMA - Pavilions 12 & 14
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
EUR 250 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | EUR 250 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether Madrid Fusión fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Madrid Fusión, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Gourmet food products and ingredients and Beverages including wines and spirits solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Madrid Fusión in Madrid.
Min. budget
$1,223.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Gourmet food products and ingredients and Beverages including wines and spirits products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$5,503.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Madrid show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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