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
Past events

Inner Child
Inner Child a.k.a. Sara Niksic is a marine biologist, musician and bioacoustician. Her research has taken her across the world’s oceans, focusing on marine mammal culture and communication. Besides having a master’s degree in marine ecology and nature conservation, she also finished music school and different courses in electronic music production.

Marinada
Marinada is a unique musical group from Rijeka that bases its music on experimentation with different genres, including pop, electronica, a cappella and more. This eclectic approach to music offers a wide variety of sounds and styles, making Marinada one of the most intriguing groups on today's music scene.

Ras Padsystema
Ras Padsystema aka King Millenium is a reggae/dub selector from Rijeka, founder of the radio show and collective Worries in the Dance on Radio Roža. Active on the scene since 2009, he is known for spreading dub and reggae culture through the airwaves, online platforms, festivals, clubs and beaches.
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Experiences on board the museum boat
Experience on reservation. Duration: 45 min.

The "Présentes" immersive exhibition
Experience on reservation. Duration: 1h00
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Serapis - Untitled (Mother Trade Sitting 2)
Untitled (Mother Trade Sitting 2), Bale structures, used fishing ropes, recycled nylon fabrics, 80 x 380 x 120cm

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.

Inauguration Piraeus
Opening to the general public on Friday, October 3rd, from 5:30 p.m.
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A Spontaneous Symphony for Barrels
Spontaneous Symphony for Barrels is a participatory sound happening where oil barrels and self-made instruments are offered to the audience as percussive objects, played with drumsticks. The performance unfolds as a spontaneous act—an impulsive eruption of sound without premeditation or external prompt. Rhythm and tempo emerge organically through the collective dynamics of the audience, transforming participation into process.

In ex situ
Antonis Vais, in collaboration with 12 performers of the ASFA Laboratory 12 (Professor Poka Yio), reclaim the pier of Gate E8 at the port of Piraeus. In this land’s edge, whose only border is the sea, they wish to reposition corporeality at the core of site-specific research. Seeking ways, situations, and conditions in which the individual, as part of a larger whole and as a unit, relates to the arrival, departure from, and stay in intermediate places of temporary habitation – such as the port – they activate a perpetual movement: that of the multitude, whose function aims to overemphasize the importance of transience.

Boléro
The internationally acclaimed choreographer Andonis Foniadakis transcends Maurice Ravel’s signature score into a fight for endurance and balance and so creates a dance that celebrates the power of life.

Fofi Tsesmeli aka Fo x HER Project
Fofi Tsemeli, also known as Fo, is a DJ, music editor, curator, and consultant with extensive experience and expertise in electronic music. She is the founder of the HER project, a platform aimed at empowering women and underrepresented groups in the music industry.

Theo Triantafyllidis, Drift Lattice, 2025
Drift Lattice by Theo Triantafyllidis is an immersive simulation of an underwater ecosystem where marine life and synthetic debris intertwine. Aquatic species navigate through masses of seaweed, nets, and plastics, alongside cleanup drones that attempt to restore balance.

Storytime with The GreenAct
What can the youth of Greece teach us about climate change and climate justice?
Come along to learn about the GreenACT Project, read up on climate change, and play an interactive game with young people driving change in Athens! Explore Youth Empowerment by seeing how young people develop leadership skills through climate initiatives, understand Climate Justice by discovering the link between social inequalities and climate change, and engage in Climate Action.
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
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