🌆 URB’ART 2026 – Urban Art Festival in Argelès-sur-Mer

21–28 May 2026 | Village • Port • Beach

More than just an urban art festival, Urb’Art is an invitation to see differently, feel differently, and connect differently.

Born in 2023, the festival brings together artists, residents, and visitors to transform the town into a living, breathing gallery — creating connections across generations while raising awareness around our environment.

🎨 What to Expect

• Live painting across the town
• Street art installations along the seafront
• Dance, music & cultural performances
• Workshops, exhibitions & interactive activities
• A vibrant mix of art, community, and creativity

Each year explores a powerful theme.
2026 theme: “Weaving Links” — connecting people, ideas, and perspectives through art.

🖌️ Live Art Across the Town

For 8 days, artists will transform:

• Walls
• Lighthouses
• Large-format panels

into original artworks inspired by connection and community.

Walk through the town and watch art come to life in real time.

📅 Festival Highlights

🎉 Opening Exhibition
21 May, 6pm – Galerie Marianne
A behind-the-scenes look at Urb’Art through photography and archives.

💃 Breakdance Battle (Urb’Art 4)
23 May

• Afternoon selections (3pm–6pm – Espace Jean Carrère)
• Evening finals (9pm – Place Gambetta)
  Featuring top B-Boys & B-Girls, DJs, and judges.

• Skateboarding & parkour demos throughout the day

🌊 Beach Jam Sessions
24 & 25 May – South Beach

A creative, laid-back space where you can:

• Watch artists at work
• Try parkour
• Enjoy live DJs
• Take part in creative workshops
• Get your portrait drawn
• Eat & drink from local food trucks

🎬 Cinema Night
26 May, 6:30pm – Cinéma Jaurès
Screening of “90’s” by Jonah Hill (free entry)

🎯 Interactive Experiences

• Creative workshops for all ages
• Custom graffiti sessions (bring your own items!)
• Photobooth portraits by artists
• Family-friendly activities in the Associations Village
• Environmental awareness activities

🧭 Explore the Festival

Take part in the Baludik treasure hunt, a fun digital trail to discover:

• Artists
• Artwork locations
• Hidden surprises

📍 Starting point: Near Marasquer car park

🌿 Why Urb’Art Matters

Urb’Art transforms public space into a platform for:

• Artistic expression
• Environmental awareness
• Cultural exchange
• Community connection

It’s not just something to visit — it’s something to experience.

📍 Location

Argelès-sur-Mer
Village • Harbour • Seafront Promenade

🔗 More Information

👉 For full details and updates, visit the Tourist Office website