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Hematofesti’s Second Edition Takes Over Vigo With Gala, Workshops and Comedy School

The festival honors Miguel López’s legacy through free programming with a spotlight on creators’ rights under AI pressures.

Overview

  • The citywide program spans 17 venues over five days and includes 14 creative workshops offering more than 270 free places.
  • A centerpiece HematoGala at the Auditorio Mar de Vigo mixed music, comedy and Xabarín Club nostalgia, featuring Porco Bravo and performances by Silvia Superstar.
  • A dedicated comedy school is training five emerging performers under Ignatius Farray in collaboration with Sobria y Serena and storyteller Paula Carballeira.
  • A public discussion on creators’ income and the impact of artificial intelligence is set for Friday at the Zona Franca auditorium, with participants including poet Yolanda Castaño.
  • The festival will present its Lenda do Recreo honor to Teresa Rabal on Saturday in recognition of her lifelong work entertaining children.