Festival 42 concludes sixth edition in Barcelona

The sixth edition of Festival 42, dedicated to fantasy, science fiction, and horror, has concluded in Barcelona with over 8,100 attendees. Held from November 4 to 8 at Fabra Coats and the Ignasi Iglesias-Can Fabra Library, the event featured 73 activities and approximately 160 participants.

Curated by Susana Vallejo and Karen Madrid Ribas, the festival included 44 round tables, 12 talks, workshops, and exhibitions. International authors such as Ken Liu, Sequoia Nagamatsu, and Naomi Ishiguro were among the featured guests. The program also commemorated the centenary of Richard Matheson and the 50th anniversary of the film 'Carrie'.