Since its founding in 2011, Walk&Talk has been a pioneering force in the Azores, fostering artistic creation deeply rooted in the archipelago’s unique cultural and geographic context. Originally an annual festival, Walk&Talk has continually evolved, adapting its format to provide a space for experimentation and dialogue. Over its twelve editions, the festival has brought together more than 500 artists, curators, and creators from diverse disciplines and geographies who engage with the island through residencies, installations, performances, and public programs.

In 2023, Walk&Talk embarked on a new journey, transitioning from an annual festival to a biennial model. This shift, culminating in its inaugural biennial in 2025, allows for a richer, more immersive engagement with the territory and its communities. The biennial format not only lengthens the program’s reach but also deepens its capacity to foster long-term projects and collaborations, with artistic residencies and development taking place in the “off” years to build toward each biennial edition.

Walk&Talk’s programming continues to push boundaries across multiple disciplines—visual arts, music, architecture, and design—while emphasizing participatory and site-responsive approaches. The biennial model strengthens Walk&Talk’s role in international art circuits, fostering new spaces for dialogue and positioning the Azores as a center of contemporary artistic production. Curated and programmed by a communal network of artists, curators, and teams, Walk&Talk draws on collective intelligence to explore the creation, experience, and sustainability of artistic practices. This process is guided by its artistic direction, local stakeholders, and a rotating roster of guest curators who help shape each edition. Walk&Talk remains committed to transforming the artistic landscape by supporting and sharing other positions and discussions from São Miguel with the world.

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