The 28th International Festival of Sustainable Art of Catalonia begins

The Drap-Art Festival is back in Barcelona! For a month, the Gothic Quarter will become the epicenter of art and sustainability with exhibitions, free activities and cultural actions in public spaces, galleries and emblematic buildings.

In this 28th edition, the festival brings together 60 artists with more than 100 works made from recovered objects, transmitting emotions and messages that invite reflection.

This year, Drap-Art addresses current social, ideological and political challenges from the perspective of artistic activism, claiming a return to humanist values as key to achieving global sustainability. Don’t miss it!

Drap Art’24 Festival Program

This week we highlight…

Performance – Maria Salouvardou

Thursday, November 21, Carrer Ciutat, 3 – 19:00 h, Dead Land

Maria transforms recycled objects into unique pieces, combining music, text and video. Her performance explores art as a means to give new life to the forgotten, with a creative and sustainable approach.

Route of exhibitions with Basuringo

Thursday, November 21, Carrer Ciutat, 3 20:00 h

A performance presented by Twisted Fairground. Mix artistic installation, robotic puppets and theater to explore the world of the “disposable” and its connection with humanity. A unique and transformative experience.

Exhibition Route: Every Saturday, from 12 am to 2 pm

Join us on a tour of the Drap-Art Festival spaces, discover 9 guided exhibition routes distributed throughout the Gothic Quarter.

Opening concerts

DJ MISKOVIC

Saturday 23 November, from 6 pm to 7 pm, in the Plaça del Rei

Miskovic, born in Barcelona and with Argentine roots, is a passionate photographer and DJ who combines rhythms such as Afro house, melodic techno and indie dance. After years capturing the best DJs in the world in festivals such as Brunch Barcelona, Off Sonar and Hivernacle, now shines behind the dishes, bringing his love for music to another level.

LA MAGA (LIVE SHOW)

Saturday 23 November, from 7 pm to 8.15 pm, in the Plaça del Rei

La Maga is an Argentine rapper who merges rap with Latin American rhythms and electronic sounds, creating a unique experience where past and future meet. With percussionist Gala Celia, Matías Herrera and producer Vitu Valera.

ADELAIDA (LIVE SHOW)

Saturday 23 November, from 20:25 h to 21:45 h, in the Plaça del Rei

The Catalan singer-songwriter and producer Adelaida explores the voice as a ritual expression, combining a choral and dark electronic environment. His second album, Muérdago, premiered at Sónar 2024, is a sound journey full of emotion that consolidates his presence on the music scene.

VEACKS (DJ)

Saturday 23 November, from 9:45 p.m. to 11 p.m., in the Plaça del Rei

Veacks, a Swiss-French DJ based in Barcelona, fuses Latin and Afro rhythms to create vibrant and dynamic sets. With an authentic selection of Afrobeat, salsa and cumbia, it creates irresistible atmospheres that celebrate dance and global dust.

Drap Art Festival

A unique experience full of exhibitions, artistic installations, free activities and much more. Meet the artists, discover the power of creative recycling and enjoy a month of culture in the heart of the Gothic Quarter.

For more information on schedules, routes and activities, visit our website. We are waiting for you!