The city will host various artistic proposals that will transform everyday spaces such as squares, walls, and streets into stages. Among the highlighted performances is “Ákri” by Manel Rosés, a circus piece that uses a ladder as a scenographic element to talk about life's transitional moments. This visual and delicate performance will be shown on Sunday in the square.
The festival, which began in September and runs until mid-December, includes three intense days of circus, dance, music, and urban art at the plaça de la Vila, the area around the Espai Juvenil El Polidor, and the Zona Grafit. All activities are free and open to everyone.
The opening day, Friday at 6 PM in the plaça de la Vila, will feature Jordi Montaner as master of ceremonies. It will include “Desorientat” by Guga Carvalho, a contemporary circus performance, and “Memòria de Peix” by Cia. Memòria de Peix, combining clowning, juggling, and object manipulation. The afternoon will conclude with a Capoeira Ginga Mundo performance.
On Saturday, the Zona Grafit will be the focal point with the “Art for Peace. No to World Wars” Mural Art Jam, coordinated by Zosen, where urban artists will simultaneously create works on a wall. A jury will select an artist for a large-format mural as part of the BesArt 2027 project.
The plaça de la Vila will resume its role as the main stage on Saturday and Sunday with performances such as “La Paradeta” by Circ Vermut, “Family Juggling” by Josué, and “Las Cossas Nostra” by Cia. Amelia Cadwallader. There will also be contemporary urban dance with “Sauze” by Cia. Indhhia & Kham, and family workshops like “Collage al Carrer”.
On Sunday morning, a guided tour of the Zona Grafit murals and the BesArt SAB project is offered, led by Zosen with musical accompaniment by Pulmon Beatbox. In the afternoon, the plaça de la Vila will mark the festival's closing with performances including Big Lady Circus, “Ákri” by Manel Rosés, and “Cube” by Col·lectiu Musique Dansa.
The HOP Sant Adrià aims to bring culture to the city's living spaces, transforming squares, walls, and streets into open and participatory stages.
