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.
In the past years, Asia has been growing as an international artistic hub, attracting art and culture professionals from all over the world, creating new art market networks and partnerships.
EFA is part of this developing matrix. In particular, EFA is involved in two major networks: China Shanghai International Arts Festival and Performing Arts Fair /ChinaSPAF and the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX).
As the largest performing arts exchange market in the Asia-Pacific region, ChinaSPAF brings together global art groups, institutions, and artists for unparalleled networking and collaboration. It’s a great opportunity to discover new marketplaces and works from the Asian continent.
The 25th edition of ChinaSPAF (China Shanghai International Arts Festival and Performing Arts Fair) will take place in Shanghai from 14 to 17 October 2026 - at the BOCOM NEW BUND 31 Performing Arts Center in Shanghai - during the opening week of the annual China Shanghai International Arts Festival.
ChinaSPAF is Asia-Pacific’s largest performing arts exchange market, bringing together art groups, institutions, and artists from around the world in 4 days rich of forums, exhibitions, workshops, showcases, sessions and venue visits.
EFA fosters collaboration between European and Asia-Pacific festivals by organising an annual delegation to ChinaSPAF. This initiative creates valuable opportunities for EFA Members festivals to connect with colleagues across continents. Thanks to EFA’s longstanding partnership with ChinaSPAF, members also benefit from an exclusive package and reduced rates to attend the event.
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More info on the event, the programme can be found on the festival's website. Registrations will open soon.