News
The news section presents you the lastest news coming from EFA or its members.
© Picture credit ©Festival de Peralada - ICONNA
Trajectory of this initiative
29 October 2024
EFA has initiated several actions to offer a space and a platform for festivals, cities and regions to exchange, explore ways of collaboration and improve their synergies.
12th Khachaturian International Festival
28 October 2024
20 November - 16 December 2024 Yerevan, Armenia
The Future of Festivals: An International Conference in Martina Franca
23 October 2024
On 8 and 9 November 2024, Martina Franca will host an important event to discuss and exchange views on the future and prospects of…
EFA at the first Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo
22 October 2024
The European Festivals Association (EFA) was present at the first edition of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), the new platform…
Young musical talents on stage
10 October 2024
Once again this year, with what is now the 32nd edition of the Young Virtuosi International Concert Series, the Ljubljana Festival offers…
European Commission Renews its commitment to support the Festival Sector
9 October 2024
The European Commission has awarded a multi-annual grant to the European Festivals Association (EFA), ensuring financial support to…
Call for Artistic Freedom and Autonomy of the Arts
8 October 2024
On 24 September 2024, Culture Action Europe convened a meeting of Networks. This main common concern of the Culture sector encourages us to…
The EFFE Seal Catalogue #1 On Environmental Sustainability
7 October 2024
The European Festivals Association (EFA) is delighted to announce the release of The EFFE Seal Catalogue #1 On Environmental…
SarajevoFest 2024: An invitation to the world of arts
20 September 2024
Sarajevo Fest was about the power of the arts, experiencing a series of powerful performances from the region, listening to needs and proposals to close the gap between East and West Europe.
“Count me in!” Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging in the seat of arts festivals
17 September 2024
Festivals are heralds of celebrating the arts as windows to different worlds, connecting and involving people from all walks of life in a particular space and time span.
EFA & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging
13 September 2024
EFA is a network of festivals putting the arts and diversity at the core of its mission. Since its inception in 1952, the European…
European Shakespeare Festivals Network: call 2025
6 September 2024
… spherical, like a globe; I could find out countries in her. Comedy of Errors This is a call for Shakespeare related performance work,…