Festival 42

Last updated 9 October 2026

Date and time

Wed 4 November 2026 to Sun 8 November 2026

Venue

Fabra i Coats

Cost

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The sixth Festival 42, Barcelona's literary festival of fantastic genres, returns. Explore various thematic axes, including atavistic fears, at Fabra i Coats.

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