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Festivals Care: Arts Festivals Summit 2025
As part of the Culture for Mental Health project, EFA is exploring how art festivals contribute to mental health and well-being. At the 2025 Arts Festivals Summit, EFA hosted the workshop The Festivals Care! Arts and Health. The conversation continues on 20 May at the Mental Health Summit in the European Parliament.
Count Me In! Report on the survey on DEIAB in arts festivals
The report of the "Count Me In!" survey presenting approaches to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) in the seat of arts festivals is now available to all.
Arts Festivals Summit Edinburgh Portrait
Discover the 2025 Arts Festivals Summit through the eyes and words of poet and writer Simon Mundy. You'll see the Summit from a whole new angle, one that we hope will make you smile and laugh.
EFA is hiring: Administration & Production Assistant
EFA is looking for a part time administration and production assistant to join its international team based in Brussels. Interested? Read the full job offer here and apply before 8 June.
EFA Networking Session at Classical:NEXT 2025
EFA is hosting the ‘Networking Session’ on 14 May 2025 at Classical:NEXT in Berlin. This networking space offers an opportunity to meet new colleagues, share insights, and have focused discussions on key industry topics.
Exploring Tabù: Mittelfest 2025 Programme Announced
Our EFA Member returns to Cividale del Friuli with Tabù, featuring 38 theatre, music, dance and circus performances across two festivals: Mittelyoung (15 to 18 May) and Mittelfest (18 to 27 July).
Carmen Mateu Young Artist European Award 2025: Open Call
Young artists are invited to submit an educational project with focus on THE OPERA IS FOR YOU, backed by the €40,000 Carmen Mateu Award.
73rd Ljubljana Festival: A Summer of Culture and Art
This summer, Ljubljana invites audiences to explore a season of music, theatre and dance as the 73rd edition of its landmark festival takes over the city from 20 June to 12 September 2025.
215 festivals gathered in Edinburgh for the Arts Festivals Summit 2025
The Summit has brought diverse perspectives, questions, and themes forward on how festivals can assume a responsible role towards their artists, audiences and societies in an ever-changing world.
The Arts Festivals Summit Edinburgh 2025 in the press
FEST FORUM in Poland
FEST FORUM will take place in Krakow on 7 April. It gives a space for discussion and exchange of experiences of festivals to grow sustainably and challenges they face in their daily work.
Reflections on the Atelier Donostia/San Sebastián
An article from Ana sharing her reflections on participating in the Atelier Donostia/San Sebastián 2025 for Young Festival Managers