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Explore the full programme of events; from performances, exhibitions to interactive public art, hands-on workshops, and thought-provoking symposia and policy panels.

Healing Arts Barcelona

Explore the full programme of events; Here you will find the scheduled events, such as concerts, performing arts, symposia, gatherings, exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and dialogues.

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Day 6: Activities for Everyone

Saturday, October 25

Various Locations

The weekend will feature activities open to everyone, organized by various museums and cultural venues across Catalonia, with the aim of promoting civic participation through the arts.

Day 7: Closing

Sunday, 26 October 2025

MNAC, Barcelona

The closing of Healing Arts Barcelona marks the conclusion of a meeting space between health professionals, artists, and citizens, highlighting the arts as a transformative tool for collective health and wellbeing.

Day 1: Opening Celebration

Monday, 20 October 2025

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

The MNAC will host the kickoff of a week full of events, featuring participation from political and institutional representatives, led by the Ministers of Culture and Health of the Government of Catalonia.

Day 2: 2nd International Symposium on Arts in Health

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Catalan Health Institute (ICS), Museum

The Catalan Health Institute (ICS) and (MNAC) present the 2nd edition of the International Symposium on Arts in Health - an event bringing together professionals from the arts, culture, healthcare, and community development to exchange knowledge and explore the transformative role of the arts in promoting health and wellbeing.

Day 3: Clusters

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Various locations

Activities organized by healthcare institutions, civic centers, care homes, third sector organizations, and cultural spaces. Different clusters will be launched across Catalonia to showcase successful Arts in Health initiatives and to share methodologies, processes, and outcomes.

Day 4: Research

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Val d'Hebron, Barcelona, Hospital Campus

A day dedicated to research in Arts and Health, held in connection with the 1st International Congress on Health Communication, organized by Vall d’Hebron and the European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA).

Day 5: Arts in Health in Practice

Friday, 24 October 2025

Catalan Region, Spain

Taking place across multiple venues in Catalonia, the day will feature mediators, creative therapists, artists, and healthcare professionals sharing methodologies and hands-on experiences in applying the arts to wellbeing and care delivery.