Acròbates Festival: Poetry and Music in L'Hospitalet

Word and melody unite in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat with a new edition of the festival celebrating two decades of combining live poetry and music. 🎶📚

Under the motto "Time passes, the word remains", the event gathers prominent literary and musical artists across squares, auditoriums, and libraries throughout the city.

🎶 Festival Acròbates

📅 From November 7 to November 28, 2026

🕐 Schedule according to programme (please check the official festival schedule for specific performance times)

📍 Various venues, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

🎟️ Free - €16 (some events are free and others require ticket purchase; check details on the official website)

📖 Verses, chords, and live stage collaborations

The festival opens on November 7 with a free public event on Rambla de la Marina in front of Ca n'Arús, featuring a collective showcase and a concert by Rebeca Jiménez. Auditori Barradas will host notable events such as a dialogue between Christina Rosenvinge, Lara Moreno, and Sara Torres, as well as a joint performance by Benjamín Prado and Elefantes. Other highlights include a tribute to Federico García Lorca by the Verba collective, and "Amar" featuring Alberto San Juan and Fernando Egozcue.

Outdoor events take over Plaça de Lluís Companys with performances by María de la Flor, Alosa, Anna Gual, Mario Obrero, and Elia Pérez, alongside Dani Flaco in concert. The festival also features poetic vermouths at Biblioteca Can Sumarro, workshops in cultural centres, and activities for younger audiences through Acròbates Kids.

🏛️ Two decades of spoken word and music

The festival deepens its presence across L'Hospitalet by animating venues such as the Sant Josep, Santa Eulàlia, and La Bòbila cultural centres, connecting poetry with the community.

✨ An unmissable autumn celebration of live music and powerful poetry.