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Culture in the street in Barcelona: free show against the privatisation of theatres
Barcelona gains a free event this Friday with a direct impact on the city’s cultural life. Plaça de la Bella Dorita becomes a stage for music, circus and drag on a day that combines leisure and advocacy for the future of historic spaces.
From 5 pm to 8 pm, the space in front of El Molino hosts performances intended to attract both local residents and curious passers-by. The initiative not only invites people to spend the afternoon outdoors, but also raises the question of how cultural spaces are managed in Barcelona.
Under the slogan Arnau for Everyone, the Coordinadora d’Entitats pel Teatre Arnau is promoting the event to defend community management. The line-up includes artists such as Glòria Ribera, Remei de Ca La Fresca, Bigwé and Missex, alongside other names from the local scene.
Beyond the show, the day highlights a growing concern: the possible privatisation of cultural spaces. The case of Teatre Arnau is linked to other parts of the city where the management model is under debate, broadening the scope of the event.
The open and free format reinforces the message. Bringing culture into the street allows anyone to take part, without barriers to access, and turns the square into an active meeting point during the afternoon.
This kind of initiative directly affects how culture is experienced in Barcelona. It not only offers an immediate plan, but also opens a debate about who decides what happens in cultural spaces and what role local residents have in their future.