CRUÏLLA ARTS: 15 YEARS OF ART, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY!
Festival Cruïlla has always aimed to be a reflection of the city of Barcelona — a vibrant snapshot of its most creative, diverse, and effervescent side. From the very beginning, we set out to incorporate art into the festival, understanding it as an experience meant to inhabit every corner of the venue. That’s why, year after year, we continue to expand our offerings and provide platforms for artists from various disciplines who fill, beautify, and transform the festival. We give voice to both emerging and established projects, always striving to enrich the audience’s experience through an ongoing dialogue between music, art, and culture.
The Festival Cruïlla 2025 arts program was the most extensive and ambitious we had ever presented. We brought back elements and collaborations that had been with us throughout the festival’s 15-year history, giving them new life within a space designed to reflect the city’s creative talent. From visual arts to large-scale installations, participatory actions to popular culture, Festival Cruïlla 2025 featured a truly unique artistic journey.
Urban Art
We brought back the portrait contest and Gargar’s large-format murals, along with an exhibition that showcased some of the portraits created over the past 15 years.
Scenography
Once again, Lluís Danés was in charge of designing the scenography for the festival’s two main stages.
Participatory illustration
El Estafador returned to the festival with his interactive illustrations.
Performance and popular culture
The machine theatre of Antigua y Barbuda returned, and we also enjoyed castellers (human tower) performances by three local groups!
Poblenou Urban District
And Poblenou Urban District returned to the Festival with a variety of artistic proposals!