Discover Open House festivals in Palma, Santiago & Taipei

Coliseo Balear. Photo courtesy of Open House Palma

OPEN HOUSE PALMA
PALMA, SPAIN
4-10 NOVEMBER

Open House Palma will feature more than 60 public and private buildings for the public to explore, with a programme of over twenty activities, including guided walks, talks, and family workshops under the themes openwalk, opentalk, and openfamily. Highlights include unique access to the gothic Can Oleza residence and the historic Plaza de Toros, with guided tours available in areas normally restricted to the public. This edition will also host open forums, including a talk on housing accessibility and the public's role in shaping city spaces, creating a deeper connection to Palma's architectural heritage.

Basílica y Gruta de Nuestra Señora Lourdes. Photo by Diego Sandoval

OH! STGO
SANTIAGO, CHILE
7-17 NOVEMBER

The theme of the seventh edition of OH! Stgo is “The Participatory City,” which highlights the power of citizen involvement in shaping public spaces and enhancing urban life. The programme includes sustainable sites like Mercado Urbano Tobalaba, a peek into the community life in Villa Frei and Villa San Borja. The festival will also feature guided tours of renowned architectural works, including projects by National Architecture Award winner Cristian Castillo Echeverría, highlighting the importance of socially impactful design.

Urayama. Photo courtesy of Open House Taipei

OPEN HOUSE TAIPEI
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
16-17 NOVEMBER

Open House Taipei celebrates five years with the theme “Inclusive City”, transforming Taipei’s unique spaces into open “living rooms” for all. This edition includes two open days, three in-depth dialogues and urban waterway tours. Highlights include the Quiet Nature Retreats, which feature low-impact architecture that blends with natural surroundings; Generation Playground, spaces designed to foster cross-generational connections and Community Commons, where diverse cultures and accessibility take centre stage.