Barcelona Pensa Festival
Two days dedicated to critical thinking.
- FREE
Arts Santa Mònica
The festival proposes sessions of reflection, dialogue, and performative action to question current social narratives. The program includes lectures and participatory activities held at various locations throughout the city.
The Planns tip
The festival is condensed into just two days. Check the full schedule before heading to Arts Santa Mònica.
Practical info
Wednesday and Thursday: Check the schedule for each activity on the website www.barcelonapensa.cat - Free entry
The venue
Arts Santa Mònica
From Baroque convent to creative epicenter on La Rambla
At the southern end of La Rambla, Arts Santa Mònica occupies a former convent dating back to 1636, declared a national monument in 1984. Architects David and Albert Viaplana's 1988 intervention transformed the building, honoring its original cloister while adding a distinctive exterior ramp that interacts with the street's buzz. This multidisciplinary cultural hub operates as a space for encounter and experimentation, far from the traditional museum concept. Its program explores the intersection of art, science, and thought, with a special focus on digital culture and innovation born in Catalonia, offering a platform for contemporary creation and public discourse.
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