Art Nou 2026: Barcelona’s 15th Edition Expands Emerging Art Network
The 15th edition of Art Nou, an emerging art festival based in Barcelona and organized by ArtBarcelona, is set to take place from June to September 2026. This year’s festival showcases more than 110 artists, 22 galleries, five cultural institutions, and 22 independent spaces throughout Barcelona and L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. The program commenced on June 25 with gallery openings and includes a performance by Mourae, a non-binary artist from Galicia. Attendees can enjoy guided tours, artist meetings, and professional activities in areas such as Les Corts and Sant Andreu. Notable collaborations feature Homesession and the University of Barcelona. The festival concludes on September 3 at La Capella with Alicia Val. Key themes include identity, mental health, and landscape transformation. The event was introduced at MACBA with speakers Quico Peinado, Clàudia Segura, and Pilar Cruz.
Key facts
- Art Nou 2026 is the 15th edition of the festival.
- Organized by ArtBarcelona, the association of contemporary art galleries.
- Runs from June to September 2026.
- Features over 110 artists, 22 galleries, 5 institutions, and 22 independent spaces.
- Program launched June 25 in Barcelona; continues in L’Hospitalet with a performance by Mourae.
- Mourae is a non-binary Galician artist based at Hangar.
- Collaborations include Homesession, University of Barcelona, La Salle, BAU, La Massana.
- Closing performance by Alicia Val at La Capella on September 3.
- Awards: Art Nou Prize by La Capella, acquisition by Fundació Úniques, selection by Hotel Wittmore, support from Art-O-Rama, SWAB program.
- Presented at MACBA with Quico Peinado, Clàudia Segura, and Pilar Cruz.
Entities
Artists
- Mourae
- Alicia Val
- Pilar Cruz
- Quico Peinado
- Clàudia Segura
- Danil Dege
- Eva Paià
Institutions
- ArtBarcelona
- MACBA
- Homesession
- Universitat de Barcelona
- La Salle
- BAU
- La Massana
- Hangar
- La Capella
- Club9
- Fundació Úniques
- Hotel Wittmore
- Art-O-Rama
- SWAB
- BETA Contemporary
- el piset
- Tat Ara
- Afterschool
- exibart.es
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- L’Hospitalet de Llobregat
- Les Corts
- Sant Andreu
- El Clot
- Sarrià