.webp)
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
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 2 experiences on board: "Presents", the immersive exhibition with the exceptional collaboration of the Louvre Museum as well as the sound journey in the Mediterranean created by Ircam x Centre Pompidou. Sail 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 to 8:30pm - 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 the workshop will be the subject of two open-air public performances.
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, conferences, 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. See the program to find out about events and activities adapted to 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 Festival Art Explora ! 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 be considering new partnerships for the Festival Art Explora. To find out how, please visit our dedicated page or write to us at contact@artexplora.org