Guided Tour of Fabra i Coats Creation Factory

Step inside Barcelona's Fabra i Coats: Fàbrica de Creació, a former textile powerhouse turned cultural innovation hub. On this guided tour, you'll uncover the building's industrial past and its vibrant present as a space for artistic creation. Learn about the Fabra and Coats families, the factory's significance in the textile market, and the lives of its workers. Discover how it transformed into an art creation space and what goes on there today, including artist residencies.

Led in Catalan, the tour answers questions like who the artists are and what a residency entails. The meeting point is the interior lobby of the creation factory, located within the larger Fabra i Coats complex, marked by its iconic chimney. Tours are free, but advance registration is required. The site is easily reachable by metro, bus, or train, making it a convenient cultural stop in the Sant Andreu neighborhood.