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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
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Experiences on board the museum boat
Experience on reservation. Duration: 45 min.
Kitchen workshop, Mastro Sol, Maja Escher
In this workshop, each participant shapes and decorates a cookie figure for Mastro Sol, an installation inspired by Alentejo festival rituals, where figures are hung from festive masts. Each piece carries the gesture and story of its maker, joining others in a collective artwork made by many hands. When Mastro Sol is exhibited on June 27 at 11:00 am, you can return to find your figure and see how it became part of the final piece.
Caravanserá Workshop
Before the performance (on June 27th), audiences are invited to take part in a participatory workshop where movement, sound, and collective actions gradually shape the world of Caravanserá. Inspired by historical “caravanserais” – places of encounter and exchange –, the workshop creates an informal space where participants of different ages contribute to the atmosphere of the performance, blurring the boundaries between audience and performers.
Kitchen workshop, Mastro Sol, Maja Escher
In this workshop, each participant shapes and decorates a cookie figure for Mastro Sol, an installation inspired by Alentejo festival rituals, where figures are hung from festive masts. Each piece carries the gesture and story of its maker, joining others in a collective artwork made by many hands. When Mastro Sol is exhibited on June 27 at 11:00 am, you can return to find your figure and see how it became part of the final piece.
Caravanserá Workshop
Before the performance (on June 27th), audiences are invited to take part in a participatory workshop where movement, sound, and collective actions gradually shape the world of Caravanserá. Inspired by historical “caravanserais” – places of encounter and exchange –, the workshop creates an informal space where participants of different ages contribute to the atmosphere of the performance, blurring the boundaries between audience and performers.
NEW BOWING BAND
NEW BOWING BAND is a project aimed at creating an intercontinental band that blends the musical traditions of the diverse cultures found in the municipality of Odemira. It is the stories and musical experiences of each musician that shape this soundscape, marked by a variety of influences. It is, therefore, a gathering of musicians from different countries who come together to play, sing, and, above all, create a new, contemporary, and vibrant sound.
Sopa de Pedra
Sopa de Pedra is an all-female Portuguese vocal ensemble exploring the country's oral traditions, long carried by women work songs, lullabies, romances, festive and devotional chants. Their music is built around a cappella polyphony, at times accompanied by traditional percussion such as the adufe and pandeiro. Through their multi-voice arrangements, they breathe new life into a heritage long confined to the domestic sphere, bringing it onto contemporary stages in Portugal and abroad.
PLO Man
In a DJ set shaped by dense atmospheres and subtle sonic drifts, PLO Man builds a sonic journey where house, techno, breakbeat and dub echoes intersect in a fluid way. Closely connected to the universe of Acting Press, a cult label within the underground electronic scene, he develops an approach attentive to texture, duration and the slow transformations of the dancefloor. The video projection of an original drawing by JAS expands this sensory experience.
KAI – JAS & Pedro Moura
An immersive performance where live drawing and sound unfold together. Through the collaboration between JAS and Pedro Moura, image and music merge into a shared sensory experience.
Bal Moderne
A contemporary dance event where everyone is invited to take part in a lively and joyful late afternoon full of movement. The audience learns, in just a few minutes, choreographies created by international artists, becoming performers themselves. Between learning and celebration, this collective format dissolves the boundaries between stage and audience, fostering connection, sharing, and the discovery of contemporary dance through direct experience.
CAROLF
In an immersive DJ set, CAROLF guides the audience through subtle sonic landscapes, weaving experimental textures, ethereal atmospheres, and sporadic rhythms. Her selection reveals a deep sensitivity to detail and mood. The experience is enhanced by video projections of JAS’s original drawings, creating a sensory dialogue where sound and image merge into a contemplative, ever-evolving universe.
Fiz um foguete imaginando que você vinha, de Janaína Marques
Rosa lies inside an MRI machine. She is asked to think of a happy memory, something she doesn’t have. It is time to create one, by returning to her childhood, when her mother was arrested and accused of murder. And there they are, in a realistic reverie, travelling in an old hot dog van along the dirt roads of northern Brazil. Janaína Marques’ feature debut is a guided tour through a mind in turmoil, its landscapes and its wounds.
Past events
Black Med Chapter IX
Black Med listening session is a performance combining a video screening and a live mixing session by Invernomuto (Simone Bertuzzi and Simone Trabucchi). The project explores the trajectories that sounds trace as they travel across the Mediterranean in sonic form. We inaugurate the IX chapter, produced for the Art Explora Málaga Festival, created in relation to the sounds of the southern Iberian Peninsula and their possible echoes in other parts of this sea. From the Cantigas de Santa Maria to Algerian raï, via Lole y Manuel or the urban phenomena of rappers such as Huda.
Stories from Around the World by Marieta Sánchez
Stories from around the world that open our imagination and understanding, told by storyteller Marieta Sánchez.
The Witch of Oz. Mitja i Mitjoneta Company
Dorita cannot imagine the adventure that awaits her today. Almost without realizing it, she finds herself in the land of Oz, a place ruled by witches, where money does not exist and all beings are treated equally. To return home, she must find the Witch of Oz by following a path of socks that will lead her to her. Will you join us on this adventure?
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Subaquatica
Subacuática is a live sound performance created from recordings made by participants in the workshop “Submerged Sounds.” The workshop offers a listening and sound exploration experience designed for family audiences. Through a journey across different spaces near the sea, we experiment with underwater microphones to discover new sounds: underwater soundscapes. The piece combines melodic, rhythmic, and ambient moments to shape a constantly evolving sonic landscape. It is an invitation to pause, listen, and be carried away by the hidden textures of the underwater world, giving value and visibility to sounds recorded collectively.
Nour Sokhon - Beirut Birds / طيور بيروت
Beirut Birds (طيور بيروت) is a sonic memory capsule honoring (inter)personal stories of migration, displacement, and the cyclical turbulent circumstances in Lebanon. Transforming her multi-year project, multidisciplinary artist and composer Nour Sokhon crystallizes the performance Beirut Birds (طيور بيروت) into her long-awaited debut album. When presented and performed live, it is accompanied by juxtaposed images of the Lebanese capital’s city life and avian migration across the Mediterranean Sea, representing themes strongly woven into the music.
Experiences on board the museum boat
Experience on reservation. Duration: 45 min.
Traditional esparto grass weaving workshop
This esparto workshop in Ibiza offers a brief introduction to this traditional craft, once essential to island life. Participants will learn about the origin, uses, and preparation of this natural fiber, while reflecting on the importance of preserving these traditions. As a final activity, they will create a small handmade item, such as a pendant or keychain, to take home as a souvenir.
IBIZA CINEMA GUIDE/DALT VILA
Explore Ibiza through cinema with Enrique Villalonga and his Cine Guía Ibiza tours. Walk through a neighborhood with several stops where you’ll discover films shot in those very locations and watch scenes on site. A unique way to experience Ibiza as a real-life movie set.
Experience Ibizan Folk Dance
Discover ball pagès, Ibiza’s traditional dance, in a lively and participatory workshop. Learn about its history, costumes, and instruments, enjoy a live demonstration, and join in to the dance yourself.
Salty Tales
Enjoy a family journey through Mediterranean myths and legends in this storytelling workshop in Ibiza, led by Encarna de Las Heras. A magical experience to listen, imagine, and connect with the cultural richness of this sea. The Mediterranean is our home and our path. It is also our library... its waves are filled with stories that reach everyone, without asking who you are or where you come from.Salt preserves life, and stories preserve the memory of our souls. Let the wind carry them to your ears in every color.
Experience Ibizan Folk Dance
Discover ball pagès, Ibiza’s traditional dance, in a lively and participatory workshop. Learn about its history, costumes, and instruments, enjoy a live demonstration, and join in to the dance yourself.
Ball Pagès by Colla Sa Bodega
Traditional Ibizan Dance In every traditional Ibizan dance, in every fabric, textile, and small detail, the heart of our island lives on. With love, respect, and pride, we work to keep our essence alive, so that Ibizan culture and tradition never fade and continue to move future generations.
Mario Roselló DJ Set
Ibiza-based DJ and producer Mario Roselló is the founder of Magnetic, a platform exploring global electronic music culture. His sets blend melodic, house and Balearic influences, connecting Ibiza’s musical heritage with a contemporary and international sound.
Suminagashi Paint or Floating Ink: Workshop
Discover Suminagashi, an ancient floating ink technique where water and chance create unique patterns. A meditation-in-action workshop open to all, using eco-friendly materials and creativity inspired by nature.
IBIZA CINEMA GUIDE/DALT VILA
Explore Ibiza through cinema with Enrique Villalonga and his Cine Guía Ibiza tours. Walk through a neighborhood with several stops where you’ll discover films shot in those very locations and watch scenes on site. A unique way to experience Ibiza as a real-life movie set.
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