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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
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"No time for time" by Said El Haddaji
In partnership with the Institut Français du Maroc, discover choreographer Said el Haddaji's piece for 5 dancers in its open-air version around the agora.
ISSAM
Join us for a concert by Casablanca rapper Issam, virtuoso of the hybrid genre between trap, rai and electro.
G2G / GJ LEITH B2B GBW9 + Mystery guest
Join us for the second carte blanche given to GJ LEITH, who are reviving a mythical proposal from the Marrakchia underground nights with the G2G evenings. G2G (get together) is a proposal initiated by a trio made up of GJ LEITH, GBW9 and Alia Belgsir since the first artistic residencies organized by the collective as part of the Khial Nkhel project. GJ LEITH and GBW9 propose a B2B set with a special guest to discover...
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Photographic walk in the city with Qomra
A photowalk, led by Mounir Rahmouni and Iliass Sefrioui (Qomra), highlights the idea that the journey itself becomes the subject, captured through the lens of the cameras.
"Home Forever" by Aymane Ait Yahya (Invited by Mouhawalat Collective)
In the act of creating and recreating his living spaces, Aymane Ait Yahya offers a performative meditation on the transitory nature of home, identity and the impact of our experiences on our sense of place and belonging.
LAFOIRE by Kabaret Cheikhats
The popular fair or carnival sets up in the village square, with games, a dancer, a violinist, a fortune teller... a small world coming straight from the moussems and villages will come alive for a friendly and joyful moment.
If Laarabi by Bouchra Ouizguen
A brand new creation! With Si Laarabi, Bouchra Ouizguen continues to probe and question the human within us in the strength of the body's presence, in its thickness, in its blossoming, its twisting and its contestations, in the cultural manifestations it carries and which have shaped it since a time before time.
Kabareh Sheikhats
The sheikhats of the eponymous Kabareh will take on the repertoire of Aïta Marsawiya, from Casablanca to Safi, sung by such great names as Bouchaib El Bidaoui, Maréchal Qibbo and Hajja Hamdaouia, among others. Songs that tell a social story, the exploits of heroes and mythical characters. A poetry of tears and joys, echoing a collective memory.
Closing Party - Leïla Koumiya - DJ SET
A closing party on the agora with DJ and producer Leïla Koumiya, who moves between club music, bass music, mahragan and drum'n bass.
Experiences on board the museum boat
Discover on board 2 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.
Inauguration Rabat
Opening for the general public on Friday, October 11 5:30 p.m. - Doors open 6pm - Ensemble Laabat de Benslimane with Florencia Oz 6:00 to 8:30 pm - Visit the museum boat and its immersive on-board experiences Places are limited, not everyone will be able to access the event, so expect to wait.
Ensemble Lâabat de Benslimane and Florencia Oz - Alain Weber's concerts
The inaugural evening of the Rabat edition takes place in front of the Art Explora boat, on the Bouregreg quay near the ancient Kasbah des Oudayas. An evening of music from the Moroccan tradition of ita and Abidat Errma to the Andalusian flamenco of one of Morocco's oldest museums.
Heritage walk in the city of Salé - In the footsteps of Andalusians animated by Mouhcine El Gadi
Ayman El Gadi, an artist invited by the Mohawalat collective to take part in the first edition of the Art Explora festival in Rabat, invites his father to take him on a tour of Salé, to discover the ancient city's main historic sites of Maghrebo-Andalusian origin, which are not always accessible to tourists or well known to local residents.
Act.1_Brisk
As part of the Art Explora festival and in partnership with the Shems'y national circus school in Rabat, the three artists Klara Fontibus, Nassim Azarzar and Aliocha Tazi invite students to take part in the creative process of Act.1_Brise. Students from all disciplines will be able to appropriate the various elements used to compose kites, in order to propose a choreographic and narrative game. The research carried out during this workshop will be the subject of two open-air public performances.
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Pre-release show of the Anzar project by IZA7A MAGAZINE with Archidi and DAITM at Café La Scène
This Saturday evening, join the release party for the Anzar project, organized by Iza7a Magazine. A series of live concerts at Café La Scène.
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