Events
EFA organises and participates in numerous meetings, workshops, and working groups throughout the year across Europe and beyond. Focused on networking, training, knowledge-sharing, or political discourse, these events - guided by the evolving needs of the network - contribute to sector-wide conversations.
CINARS 2026
The CINARS Biennale is a flagship event for performing arts professionals in North America. Every two years, Montreal becomes a bustling hub, bringing together performing arts companies, agents and presenters from near and far.
Berlin Conference 2026
The Berlin Conference highlights how essential culture is for Europe’s freedom, cohesion, and democratic strength.
China Shanghai International Arts Festival and Performing Arts Fair 2026
EFA and a delegation of members will take part in ChinaSPAF's 25th edition to explore possibilities of connecting with colleagues from these continents.
Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX) 2026
Experience the vibrancy of HKPAX 2026, where visionary artists, global industry leaders, and groundbreaking works come together in one dynamic platform.
Denis de Rougemont Forum in Varna
Varna Summer International Music Festival hosts the Denis de Rougemont Forum Live at the occasion of the festival’s 100th anniversary. Music festivals will come together on the Bulgarian coast to network, collaborate, and co-produce.
The Time We Spend Together: Gozo Forum 2026
Addressing the importance of well-being, and the role arts plays in individual and collective welfare, we are inviting EFA Members to participate in the upcoming Gozo Forum in Malta.
FestivalFinder.eu Networking Session: Festival makers, let’s connect!
TheFestivalFinder.eu Networking Sessions are EFA's online format offering festivals a dedicated space to connect, collaborate, interact, exchange ideas, share knowledge, explore synergies and share best practices.
Arts Festivals Summit 2026
The Arts Festivals Summit is EFA's annual rendez-vous gathering festival representatives, policymakers, and partners for a 4-day in-person exchange about the arts and their role in society, hosted this year by Theatre City Budva.
A Soul for Europe - Jean Monnet House Meeting 2026
On the theme “Belonging Europe - Identity as Practice", this meeting serves as a working platform to shape the results, and recommendations for the Berlin Conference 2026.