The fourth edition of the Biennial of Thought will be held from 8 to 13 October
This autumn, a new edition of the Biennial of Thought will bring debate and reflection back to the city's streets and squares. The event will feature more than 100 experts on topics including democracy, memory, postcolonialism, feminism, technology and climate change and cultural debates, with the aim of engaging the public in the major issues that are shaping the present and future of our society. The Biennial will be held from 8 to 13 October, featuring around 60 events at different venues throughout the city.
Under the theme ‘The Day After It All’, the fourth edition of the Biennial of Thought will focus on deconstructing the defining principles and dynamics of the past two centuries that are now battling with a future where sustainability, social justice and the fight against inequalities are crucially important. What ideas, practices, and promises must play a pivotal role in this change of era?
To reflect upon these major philosophical debates and the global transformations happening all around us, the Biennial will feature 120 speakers and 65 activities, including 11 events that are part of the Biennial+ programme.
The list of notable guests includes Herta Müller, Perejaume, Wajdi Mouawad, Jacques Rancière, Jason Hickel, Zadie Smith, Elena Martín, Donatella della Porta, Javier Pérez Royo, Eliane Brum, Oyèrónké Oyèwùmi, Begoña Román, Las Hijas De Felipe, Maria Rovira (Oye Sherman) and Ana Polo, Rocío Quillahuaman and Jean-Rémi Carbonneau.
The CCCB, Can Felipa, Canòdrom, La Model, Plaça de Masadas, Plaça de la Virreina and the gardens of Pla i Armengol are some of the main venues where the debates will take place, chosen with the aim of decentralising the programme and making the discussions accessible to the whole city.
The Biennial coincides with Barcelona’s year as the European Capital of Democracy, which aims to strengthen the connection between participation and citizenship.
All activities in the Biennial’s main programme are free, and no prior registration is necessary. For the Biennial+ activities, check the programme section of the website for more details.
