The 5th edition of BoCA - Biennial of Contemporary Arts, which takes place simultaneously in Lisbon and Madrid, proposes a journey across Iberia that challenges the boundaries between geographical territories, cultures, imaginations and artistic practices. Curated by John Romão, BoCA 2025 arrives as the cultural event that best represents the Iberian art scene, encompassing diverse artistic disciplines — performance, visual art, music and cinema — and over 30 cultural institutions across Lisbon and Madrid — theatres, museums, cultural centres, cinemas and heritage sites. Through this borderless cultural and geographical reconfiguration, the Biennial builds a stage that is both singular and plural, reflecting voices from the artistic and cultural fabric of both countries and fomenting contemporary artistic production in an international context. By inviting artists from diverse backgrounds to try out new collaborations and formats, enter into dialogue with communities and journey across artistic terrain, BoCA embraces the encounter with the “other” as a political and artistic practice of alterity. It is in this context that BoCA has commissioned and presents unique projects — including world and national premieres — that challenge borders, be they geographical or political, creative or experimental.
Next events
- Lisboa
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4 October – 3 November
Installation, visual arts, performance
MAAT – Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia
Free admission
Kiluanji Kia Henda
Coral of Bodies without North
This installation by Kia Henda, an enormous metallic fence, is a receptive stage with pathways formed by railings of various geometric patterns, such as those placed over windows to prevent break-ins.
Mappa: Concetto Spaziale, new Espacialista installation for Espaço BoCA
Designed for Espaço BoCA in Lisbon, the scenographic installation entitled “Mappa: Concetto Spaziale” was created to be the biennial’s meeting point, a space that hosts concerts, performances, talks, workshops, a store and moments of conviviality.
Performance cycle “I Want to See My Mountains” returns in the 5th edition of BoCA Biennial
With Isabel Cordovil and Gemma Luz Bosch
Camino Irreal is the title of the 5th edition of the BoCA 2025 biennial
BoCA revealed in Lisbon and Madrid, on July 15 and 16, respectively, the first confirmations of the artists and projects that make up its 5th edition.
BoCA Sub21
Participatory project for artistic thought and creation in Lisbon and Madrid
BoCA Sub21 is a participatory and experimental project that was born during the first edition of the BoCA contemporary arts biennial. For young people aged between 16 and 21.