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This Summer, Ljubljana once again becomes the stage for outstanding artistic events and performances with the 74th Ljubljana Festival. 

Abduljabbar Alsuhili, from Yemen and based in Sweden, shares with us the reasons that brought him to the Arts Festivals Summit 2025 in Edinburgh and his experience. 

Cross‑border collaboration is the lifeblood of the performing arts - but what does its funding look like today, and how should it evolve? We invite you to share your experience in a new sector‑wide survey.

Each month Simon Mundy highlights what is happening across the European Festivals Association (EFA)’s network, offering a glimpse of the many ways our community is active across Europe and beyond.

Registration for the 2026 edition is open until 10 May 2026 for the piano, violin, and cello sections, and until 30 June 2026 for the composition section.

One of the most versatile classical music events in Lithuania is returning for their 30th edition, making it the perfect summer destination for music-lovers. 

EXCENTRIC moves into prototyping, a podcast series launches, and a new policy brief offers guidance for festivals navigating digital transition.

We are excited to announce the new call for the Placements and Exchange initiative organised by The Festival Academy and EFA aimed to build strong links between our festivals’ communities.

Each month Simon Mundy highlights what is happening across the EFA network, offering a glimpse of the many ways our community is active across Europe and beyond.

Four years have passed since Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, and EFA’s stand has been persistent, continuing to support Ukraine.

Together with festivals, city representatives and artists, EFA met EU Commissioner for Culture Glenn Micallef to speak about the vital contribution of festivals to Europe.

As part of the EFFEA Intake Seminar Generation #4, the session placed well-being and sustainable collaboration at the heart of festival residencies from the outset, exploring how partnerships can be rooted in care, trust, and long-term commitment.