The Asia-Europe Cultural Festival is a public arts festival that celebrates the artistic diversity of Asia and Europe and promotes dialogue and exchange amongst artists from the two regions. Presented by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) since 2018, the Festival offers a diverse range of programmes including performances, exhibitions and roundtables, showcasing the best contemporary art forms and practices.  

In the last 6 years, the project has served as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural exchanges between Asia and Europe, fostering artistic collaborations and igniting connections between two continents known for their diversity and creativity.  

The nature of the Festival is to travel yearly between Asia and Europe. This allows for the involvement of a wider network of partners and the connection with local communities in each city/host country. For its 6th edition in 2024, the programme will take place in both Singapore and Italy. The main events of the Festival will be presented in Italy for the first time, as a “festival in the festival”, alongside Oriente Occidente Dance Festival, while the opening and closing events will take place in Singapore

This year’s programme will allow audiences in Italy and Singapore to experience a variety of events spanning dance, video art, multidisciplinary art installation music and film by artists from China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Viet Nam. 

Explore the programme here and join us at #AECFest2024!