This third edition, taking place September 24–27 at Serralves Park in Porto, will feature approximately 7 artists with projects ranging from sound walks through the treetops and interactive installations based on complex scientific concepts to hands-on activities with materials. The program is designed for all ages, ensuring that no voice is left out.

Art workshops, the creation of a collective fanzine, unlikely conversations between comedians and scientists, a mini-series of climate-themed short films, installations that blend art with perceptions of the everyday, immersive spaces for reflecting on climate impact, a post-natural interaction between the elements and reflections on humanity, and an interaction with a UN representative are among the other highlights scheduled over these four days.

As with the first and second editions, the days of BOIL will be days of experimentation and frenzy: we will create a “living cultural organism,” as curator Patrícia Craveiro Lopes writes, in a context where biodiversity is more than just a word. The flora and fauna of Serralves Park will make their presence felt throughout the festival, which is why every action at BOIL is both revolutionary and minimally impactful, out of respect for the environment that hosts it.