​​​ABANEA is a travelling festival of contemporary dance and movement which, every summer, brings performing arts to unique venues in small and medium-sized towns across Galicia.

 

 

Organised by the ISMO Cultura Association, the festival was launched in 2022 with the aim of decentralising dance performances and bringing leading productions from Galicia, Spain and abroad to the public.

 

 

ABANEA views the region as a meeting place for artists, the public and the landscape. Over the course of several days, it brings squares, gardens, beaches and other unconventional venues to life, transforming them into living stages where movement engages with the surroundings and the community.

 

 

In addition to its artistic programme, ABANEA organises outreach activities, residencies and professional forums that help to build new audiences, support emerging artists and connect Galicia with national and international contemporary dance networks.

 

 

ABANEA forms part of the national network Red Acieloabierto and has established itself as one of the most distinctive initiatives in contemporary dance in Galicia, combining artistic excellence, a close connection with the public and a firm commitment to the development of the sector.