World Model Expo 2028 — Madrid awaits you for the world’s greatest miniature art event
Welcome to this first space we’ve set up to share the initial details about the WME 2028, which will take place as part of Freak Wars '28. We’ll be launching a dedicated website with more information further down the line — stay tuned!
📌 Basic Info
- 📅 Dates: July 2028 (exact dates to be confirmed)
- 📍 Location: Pabellón de Cristal, Casa de Campo, Madrid (Spain)
- 🖼️ What is the World Model Expo? The World Model Expo (WME) is the most prestigious international event in the world of scale modeling and miniature painting.
- 🤝 Organized by: La Posada del Friki Cultural Association.
- 💬 Official event languages: Spanish and English.
- 📩 Contact: info@freakwarsmadrid.com
🎨 What to expect
- Miniature exhibitions from all around the world
- Modeling and painting contests — and not just that! Illustration, speed painting, army showcases, gaming tables, and more...
- Workshops and masterclasses
- Over 120 international brands
- All your favorite Freak Wars areas: tournaments, hobby clubs, family activities, and more…
- Networking opportunities for artists, hobbyists, and industry professionals
- Freak Garden: our chill-out zone to eat, drink, and unwind
🛂 Traveling to Madrid
Madrid is a modern, well-connected, and welcoming city — the perfect setting for an international event like the World Model Expo 2028. Whether you're coming from near or far, getting here, moving around, and enjoying the city will be easy.
🚉 Getting to Madrid
- By plane: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is one of Europe’s main international hubs, with direct connections from the Americas, Asia, and across Europe.
- By train: Madrid is linked by high-speed trains (AVE) to cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Zaragoza, and more.
- By car or bus: Easily accessible by motorway from anywhere in the Iberian Peninsula. The South Bus Station connects with many European cities.
🚇 Getting to the venue
The event takes place at the Pabellón de Cristal, located inside the large urban park of Casa de Campo.
You can get there easily by Metro:
- Line 10: Lago Station
- Line 6: Alto de Extremadura or Puerta del Ángel Stations
There are also city buses and taxis available.
🛏️ Where to stay
Madrid offers a wide range of accommodations — hotels, hostels, apartments, and guesthouses to suit all budgets.
We’ll be recommending nearby areas and will publish a full accommodation guide during 2026.
🗞️ Stay Updated
🛍️ Commercial Booths
Booth applications will open once Freak Wars '27 wraps up.
Brands that have participated in previous editions of Freak Wars will have priority for a spot at WME 2028 over new applicants. So, if you run a brand and want to be part of the event, we highly recommend applying for a space at Freak Wars '26 (2025 is already fully booked).
For specific inquiries, feel free to reach out: colaboradores@freakwarsmadrid.com
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Mainly Spanish and English — on the website, signage, and social media.
Yes. We’ll publish a guide in 2026 with hotel options for every budget.
Yes. Madrid has an international airport, high-speed trains (AVE), and a metro line that connects directly to the venue.
Absolutely! The WME welcomes artists of all levels — from beginners to professionals.
Registrations for both contestants and brands/exhibitors will open during 2026. We’ll give advance notice.
At the Pabellón de Cristal, Casa de Campo, Madrid (Spain) — the usual venue for Freak Wars.
It will be held in Summer 2028. Exact dates will be announced soon.
More info?
What is Freak Wars?
The World Model Expo 2028 will take place inside Freak Wars, Spain’s largest event focused on miniature painting, wargames, illustration, and fan culture.
This means that, beyond everything you expect from a WME (contests, exhibits, top brands, masterclasses...), in Madrid you’ll also enjoy extra content that makes this edition a one-of-a-kind experience:
- Freak Garden, an outdoor food court with food trucks, drinks, and shady spots to relax.
- Additional contests, including illustration, scenery building, speed painting, and scratch building.
- Cosplay shows and workshops, with activities running all weekend.
- Exhibitors from the comic, gaming, and art world, in a vibrant and creative environment.
- A huge, welcoming, and passionate community ready to make you feel at home.
What is the World Model Expo?
The World Model Expo (WME) is the most prestigious international event in the world of miniature painting and modeling. Every three years, it brings together thousands of artists, brands, and hobbyists to share their passion, showcase their talent, and celebrate the miniature arts. In 2028, for the first time, it will be held in Madrid, as part of Freak Wars — a unique opportunity to experience the hobby like never before.