Urban Art Week Tangier 2025: 9th Edition Celebrates Diversity and Equality

From September 3 to 7, 2025, the city of Tangier will once again become the stage for urban culture and creativitywith the 9th edition of the Urban Art Week Festival (UAW). Organized by the Live Room association, this year’s festival will take place in two emblematic venues — the Mendoubia Gardens and the LABO Cultural Space — under the theme: “Equality in colors, in actions… Equal faces, equal places”

The 2025 edition highlights diversity, inclusion, and the fair representation of women in urban arts, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to creating an open and equitable cultural space for all.

A Rich and Multidisciplinary Program

Urban Art Week offers a diverse, accessible, and free program designed for all audiences — young people, families, art enthusiasts, and curious newcomers alike. With a mix of concerts, painting, body performances, masterclasses, and film screenings, the festival promises to transform Tangier into a hub of artistic energy and collaboration.

Highlights of the Week

  • Wednesday, September 3 – LABO Cultural Space

    • Opening of the collective exhibition (indoor)

    • Meet & greet with participating artists

  • Thursday, September 4 – LABO Cultural Space

    • Networking sessions

    • Children’s workshops: Graffiti, Circus Arts, Slam/Rap

    • Gaming & interactive activities

  • Friday, September 5 – LABO Cultural Space

    • Networking sessions

    • Youth workshops: Choreography, DJing, Painting/Visual Arts, Dance Masterclass

    • Social film screenings

    • Gaming activities

  • Saturday, September 6 – LABO Cultural Space

    • National urban dance competition (Detours Fest Brussels Prize)

    • Work-in-progress dance performances

    • Live music performances

  • Sunday, September 7 – Mendoubia Gardens

    • Collective painting on a giant canvas

    • National street art competition on removable canvases

    • Rap battles

    • Work-in-progress dance performances (Detours Fest Prize)

    • Closing music concerts

A Festival for Everyone

More than just an artistic event, Urban Art Week is a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and socially engaged festivalthat turns Tangier into a space for free expression, inclusivity, and intergenerational exchange.

With an expected audience of over 1,000 participants, this edition once again promises to be a highlight of Morocco’s cultural calendar.

📍 Free entry – Open to all ages
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