Fàbrica de Creació Fabra i Coats

The story

Fabra i Coats was once an important textile company of the industrial era, and its old factory buildings now form an ecosystem where artists and collectives across disciplines develop their work with support. More than 100 projects are in residence at a time, and guided visits trace the site's story from spinning mills to cultural creation. The large complex is set up for exhibitions, concerts and workshops, with activities most weeks. It hosts Festival 42, devoted to fantastic genres, the Mozilla Festival and Cara B concerts, and a cycle of open rehearsals lets resident artists share work in progress with the public. The buildings also become the Three Wise Men's toy factory, where children post wish letters and watch an outdoor dance show, with a light display on the factory windows after dark.