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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.
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.
A Sea of Sounds
An interactive ocean listening experience combining workshop and immersive sound journey. Through underwater recordings from Posidonia meadows and live immersive music, participants explore how sound reveals ocean health and reconnects us emotionally to the sea.
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.
Past events
Under The Azure
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.
Undertow
This exhibition explores the Mediterranean in the context of migration and exile, highlighting the work of emerging photographers from the region.
Under The Azure
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.
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Journey through time and space
Discover recent virtual reality creations connected to the themes of the Art Explora Festival: heritage, art culture, migrations...
Undertow
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.
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.
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.
Open Book Fora
Open Book Fora is a diverse and inclusive gathering where individuals share their stories and explore subjects resonating with contemporary society. This initiative celebrates diversity, fostering openness, inclusivity, and understanding among participants. It reminds us of the power within shared narratives, each intertwining a distinctive thread into the collective experience.
NUYE
NUYE is a circus and choreographic proposal for six acrobats that starts from the exploration of the dynamics of couple/duo/partner relationships and that reflects the comings and goings between self and others, in a constant search to feel complete.
*Etnika
*Etnika has a two-decade track record of creating original and interactive performances and creative projects that raise awareness of Maltese traditional music, whilst challenging and broadening the concepts of local culture through innovation and integration.
Justin Adams, Mauro Durante & Mohamed Errebbaa
This collaboration between guitar virtuoso Justin Adams, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino violinist and percussionist Mauro Durante stems from a concert led by Ludovico Einaudi, the Notte della Taranta in Puglia, where the two first played together, recognizing kindred spirits in the trance rhythms of Taranta. Together, they create a raw, stripped-back sound that moves and mesmerises.
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The museum boat
Discover 2 on-board experiences: Present, the immersive exhibition with the exceptional collaboration of the Louvre Museum, and the Mediterranean sound journey created by Ircan x Centre Pompidou.
Think Tank Session by Inizjamed
Home is where you'll find _____ What is home, and where is it? This informal discussion will focus on the idea of displacement. What exactly does it mean to be displaced? The person? Their collective memory? Their history? And in their new environment, is displacement still present? Three panelists from diverse backgrounds will discuss these questions and more. Literary readings will punctuate the discussion.
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