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Programme
The first route of the museum ship will be the Mediterranean, an area of millennia of history and exchange, which has always mobilized and nourished the inspiration of artists, and naturally invites intercultural dialogue.
Discover the programme of activities on the quayside and in the towns: performances, concerts, conferences, screenings, workshops, meetings and other events.
Upcoming events
The "Undertow" exhibition
This exhibition explores the Mediterranean in the context of migration and exile, highlighting the work of emerging photographers from the region.
The "Under the azure" exhibition
Under the Azure is an exhibition paying tribute to the Mediterranean Sea, to the imagery it evokes, to the awe it inspires, and to the ancient and contemporary myths associated with it.
Mediterranean wonders
Embark on a journey to the Golden Age of Alexandria, Athens, and Venice! This brand-new experience, developed exclusively for the Art Explora Festival by Ubisoft, allows you to dive into the past at the heart of 3 iconic cities at the height of their splendor.
Mediterranean Sound Journey
Embark on a sonic Odyssey to discover the landscapes of the Mediterranean! Designed and produced by Ircam and Ircam Amplify for the Art Explora festival.
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Experiences on board the museum boat
Experience on reservation. Duration: 45 min.
The Present immersive exhibition
Experience on reservation. Duration: 1h00
Ngomez Nokass
Ngomez Nokass, a renowned Senegalese percussion and dance group based in Barcelona and specializing in traditional rhythms such as sabar, djembe, and mbalakh, will officially open the festival. Originally formed by eight members and now expanding to over 15, the group fuses traditional Senegalese percussion with the energy of dance, offering vibrant performances filled with rhythmic patterns that are part of a long and rich cultural heritage.
Miramizu
Amman-born and Barcelona based for the last years, Miramizu is an expert in fusing disparate musical worlds into vibrant journeys. Drawn to contrast, she thrives on the friction between softness and impact, light and low-end, emotion and electricity. For her dj set at Art Explora, she will guide audiences on a sonic journey inspired by the Mediterranean, navigating textures, rhythms, and cultural echoes that reflect our shared landscape and collective experience
res_ & Coral Canigó
res_ (antes res_és_nostre) is a sound art duo that investigates the intersection between electronic music, language and visual arts, understanding sound as cultural, historical and political material. For Art Explora they present a live show based on the sampling of medieval catalan choirs, whose voices are fragmented and processed electronically, generating a dialogue between archive, technology and collective body. Their performance will be joined by 40 singers from the Canigó Choir.
mad miran
Thriving on unpredictability, whether at a festival or an intimate club, mad miran’s connection to rave culture and unique blend of electronic beats guarantee a mesmerizing performance every time, marking her as one of the most exciting DJs to watch.
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Radio Alhara
Radio Alhara will join the programme of the festival with sporadic music transmissions at the village . Palestine becoming the soundtrack, the background of the Mediterranean.
Naïm Gnawa Ensemble
Naïm Gnawa Ensemble is a Moroccan traditional music ensemble based in Barcelona, specializing in the Gnawa repertoire. Led by maâlem Naim Issawa, the group performs in a large collective format rooted in ritual practice, combining percussion, ghaita trumpets and choral voices. Their music creates a shared, ceremonial experience where rhythm, repetition and collective energy play a central role.
Past events
Combined visit - ELLES! exhibition at the Children's Museum / Présentes! exhibition
Sign up for a combined visit of the exhibition ELLES! at the Préau des Accoules - Children's Museum and the immersive exhibition Présentes! on board the museum boat.
Combined visit - ELLES! exhibition at the Children's Museum / Présentes! exhibition
Sign up for a combined visit of the exhibition ELLES! at the Préau des Accoules - Children's Museum and the immersive exhibition Présentes! on board the museum boat.
Roundtable 'Opening the doors of cultural venues'
Come and meet the Art Explora Foundation and 3 committed organizations in the Marseille area that place youth at the heart of their beliefs and activities, enabling them to grow, broaden their horizons, and even receive training. They open their doors wide and present programs developed especially for you: La Friche de la Belle de Mai, an art and culture hub that invites you to imagine the future together; the Delta association, a network of engaged young people eager to have a positive impact on the community; and the Kourtrajmé school, which offers free training in film and media professions, open to all and without diploma requirements. Art Explora Foundation Imagine, with these actors, numerous projects in which we invite you to participate!
Original Rockerz -Pratiques libres 'Marseille fait son show' : Talent Stand-up
TALENT STAND UP: an eloquence platform open to all, featuring tomorrow's talent from Marseilles, accompanied by professional comedians.
Sharon Eyal Dance
'Into the Hairy'. 15 minutes - without intermission
Concert Shobee (invited by Martha Kirszenbaum)
Shobee (real name Chouaib Ribati) is a Moroccan artist, musician, songwriter and composer born in 1991. He is best known for his work in the Moroccan rap genre, where he has been active for over 10 years.
DJ Set Cheb Runner (guest by Martha Kirszenbaum)
Producer Cheb Runner (real name Reda Senhaji) is a musical force of nature rooted in Morocco, exploring diverse musical landscapes. Through DJing, production, composition, and his workshops, he forges connections between traditional and contemporary electronic sounds and musicians. Using firsthand sounds and recordings from his own collection of samples based on traditional instruments, Cheb Runner playfully blends analog and digital effects, supported by a unique collection of synthesizers.
ricochets (this time it's personal) - Exhibition - QANAT collective
Rooted in histories of water and ecological infrastructures, the exhibition ricochets ("this time it's personal") gives voice to tired djinns, mysterious aquatic creatures and exhausted tourist operators. It deciphers the politics of creating and redefining spaces-images-territories and the right to belong to them.
Aboard the museum boat
Free access on site, but you can pre-book your slot online. Discover 2 on-board experiences: Present, the immersive exhibition with the exceptional collaboration of the Louvre Museum, and the sound voyage in the Mediterranean created by Ircam x Centre Pompidou. Sailing by Laure Prouvost.
www (Programmed by Youmein Festival)
"www (world war water)" is a durational performance and installation. It is a mise-en-situation of the worst of scenarios: with the last remaining cup, how is power negotiated, resources indulged and rationed, alliances formed and broken? Featuring Aïda Jamal and Imane Elkabli, with scenographic direction by Lori Kharpoutlian, this performance was initially conceived of and produced within the frame of the 2024 edition of the Youmein Festival under the theme of Steadfastness/Sumud with support from A.MAL Projects and the American Language Center - Tangier
Inauguration in Tangier
Opening day of the Art Explora Festival in Tangier. programme : official speeches, performances, concerts, DJ sets...
AⵣMⵣ - Ahwach Bnat Louz and Raskas by Tekchbila (Les concerts d'Alain Weber)
Kicking off the program conceived by Alain Weber and Laila Hida, AⵣMⵣ, (read AZMZ) meaning "Air of Time" in Amazigh, is a unique musical and visual performance, featuring the timeless melodies and bewitching rhythms of the Ahwach of the Bnat Louz women's troupe, revisited with a contemporary touch of electronic music by the Raskas duo.
Inauguration of Mahatta - Participatory installation by Mouhawalat Collective
Mouhawalat Collective (Diyae Bourhim & Ahmad Karmouni), will welcome to Mahatta a selection of art students recently graduated from the INBA, to invest and activate the hybrid space of their installation through a series of in situ interventions that vary from day to day for the duration of the Festival. A wider circle, an invitation to explore the imaginaries and narratives that shape our collective understanding of the art world. This proposal interrogates the practical realities and struggles inherent in the creative process, exploring the expectations and realities of young artists in transition between the academy and the professional world.
Weekend-Ocean
Ocean Weekends" are part of the Festival program, inviting researchers, scientists and artists to round-table discussions on the theme of the ocean and climate change. to discuss the theme of the ocean and the climate emergency, with a local approach that is renewed at each stage.
Reflections on plastic: stories, memories and emotions
Plastic is an integral part of our daily lives, to the point of seeming almost indispensable. How does our relationship with plastic manifest itself? Is it really essential to our lives? How do we perceive its impact on our society and our environment?
Frequently asked questions
The Art Explora Festival will take place from spring 2024 to spring 2026 in various Mediterranean cities.
Festival events take place both on the museum boat's quay and in heritage and/or emblematic sites in the stopover towns. To find out all about upcoming events in your town, consult our Agenda.
The Art Explora Festival offers a rich, multi-disciplinary program including visits to the museum ship, exhibition pavilions, virtual reality experiences, artistic performances, concerts, lectures, film screenings, creative workshops and meetings. You'll be able to discover local and international artists, as well as thinkers and cultural players exploring contemporary themes related to the Mediterranean region. To find out all about upcoming events in your city, consult our Agenda.
All Festival events are free of charge. Please note, however, that some events - such as workshops - require a reservation via the ticket office. Please consult the page dedicated to each event for more information on times and booking procedures.
To ensure that everyone has the best possible experience at the Festival, we have drawn up a visitors' charter listing a few good practices.
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
To take part in the workshops and meetings offered during the Festival, you'll generally need to register in advance. Information on how to register will be available on the dedicated event page, where you can also find details of times and how to take part.
Yes, the Art Explora Festival also offers child-friendly activities, such as creative workshops specially designed for young participants. Take a look at the program to find out about events and activities for children and families.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
Thank you for your interest in the Art Explora Festival! To find out more about our volunteer opportunities and to apply, please visit our "Become a volunteer"section of our website. There you'll find all the information you need about the roles available and the application procedure. We look forward to meeting you!
We're delighted to consider new partnerships for the Art Explora Festival. To find out how, please visit our dedicated page or write to us at contact@artexplora.org