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See the latest Taiwanese cultural events, art news, open call, residency and project grants

Polymer DMT: The Seas Between Us
Oct
6
to 7 Oct

Polymer DMT: The Seas Between Us

A choreographic duet by Taiwanese choreographer Lo Fang-Yun. Inspired by the unresolved conflict across the Taiwan Strait, The Seas Between Us explores how political systems and cultural influences shape personal identity, behaviour and relationships.

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Chen Yi Studio: Current/Y
Sept
17
to 19 Sept

Chen Yi Studio: Current/Y

A live perfoemance mixing art, dance and technology, where a dancer comes face-to-face with her digital twin. Current/y is an immersive work by Taiwanese artist Chen Yi combining live performance, motion capture, game-engine technology, large-scale projection and an immersive spatial soundscape.

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Open call for the 3rd Hengshan Calligraphy Award
Sept
1
to 30 Sept

Open call for the 3rd Hengshan Calligraphy Award

Calling for the Third Hengshan Calligraphy Award from September 1 to November 30. This edition of the Hengshan Calligraphy Award invites proposals for calligraphic art exhibitions or artistic presentations that use all gallery spaces of Hengshan Calligraphy Art Center.

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Taiwan Travelogue Heads to Scotland
Aug
20

Taiwan Travelogue Heads to Scotland

Following the historic win of 2026 International Booker Prize in May for Taiwan Travelogue, author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King visited the UK again in August. They went to Edinburgh International Book Festival and Waterstone bookshop in Glasgow, to engage with British readers, writers, and publishers.

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2026 Taiwan Season - Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Aug
5
to 31 Aug

2026 Taiwan Season - Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Taiwan Season has been a prominent feature at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2014, bringing Taiwanese dance, theatre, and live performance. Over a decade, it has developed a strong and sustained presence, offering international audiences a glimpse into Taiwan’s vibrant and diverse cultural landscape.

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Taiwan Travelogue Wins the International Booker Prize
May
17
to 22 May

Taiwan Travelogue Wins the International Booker Prize

On the evening of 19th May, Taiwan Travelogue won of the International Booker Prize — the major award in the world of English-translated literature. Written by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translated into English by Lin King, it made the first Taiwanese work ever to do so which set a milestone of Taiwanese literature.

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Queer East Festival 2026
May
1
to 6 Jun

Queer East Festival 2026

Supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Queer East Festival 2026 features several Taiwanese films, shorts, artists, and writer to showcase the lively LGBTQ+ culture in Taiwan. The festival features many Taiwanese works, this diverse lineup highlights Taiwan's cinematic exploration of themes such as gender identity.

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Taiwan Film Festival in Scotland 2025
Nov
4
to 19 Nov

Taiwan Film Festival in Scotland 2025

Themed as “Encounter Taiwan and the World”, Taiwan Film Festival in Scotland 2025 takes place in Glasgow. The festival aims to foster dialogue between Taiwanese cinema and Scotland’s cultural landscape, presenting Taiwan’s unique perspectives on global issues.

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Rising in Fire: Hantoo Art Group
Oct
16
to 31 Dec

Rising in Fire: Hantoo Art Group

Bluerider ART launched the exhibition "Rising in Fire: Hantoo Art Group” in London, representing the prominent artist collective in Taiwan. Featuring over 60 works by 13 artists, the exhibition strengthens the dialogue between contemporary Taiwanese fine arts and the global art community.

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Val Lee: The Presence of Solitude
Oct
7
to 11 Jan

Val Lee: The Presence of Solitude

Hayward Gallery collaborated with Taiwan’s RC Foundation to host "Val Lee: The Presence of Solitude," presenting Taiwanese artist Val Lee's first solo exhibition in the UK. It features Lee’s video works, photography, and installations that explore themes of isolation and solitude.

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Taiwanese Cinema: Now and Then 2025
Sept
5
to 15 Oct

Taiwanese Cinema: Now and Then 2025

The Garden Cinema in London present Taiwanese Cinema: Now and Then 2025. The program features over 20 screenings of classics and contemporary works by acclaimed Taiwanese directors, bringing U.K. audiences closer to Taiwan’s rich cinematic heritage and vibrant film culture.

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2025 Taiwan Season - Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Aug
1
to 25 Aug

2025 Taiwan Season - Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Taiwan Season has been a prominent feature at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2014, bringing Taiwanese dance, theatre, and live performance. Over the decade, it has developed a strong and sustained presence, offering international audiences a glimpse into Taiwan’s vibrant and diverse cultural landscape.

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Taiwan Focus - Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
Jul
30
to 31 Aug

Taiwan Focus - Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the UK, in collaboration with the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture initiative, presents the “Taiwan Focus” program, featuring Taiwanese performing arts groups D_Antidote Production and S. Production, which marks Taiwan's first-ever participation in this iconic cultural event.

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ChihChung Chang at Liverpool Biennial 2025
Jun
7
to 14 Sept

ChihChung Chang at Liverpool Biennial 2025

Liverpool Biennial 2025, one of the world’s most prominent contemporary visual art exhibition officially opened on 7th June. Taiwanese artist ChihChung Chang (張致中) is invited to exhibit his stunning works, “Port of Fata Morgana” and “Keystone” , alongside more than 30 groups of international artists.

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Queer East Festival 2025
Apr
23
to 18 May

Queer East Festival 2025

Supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Queer East Festival 2025 features several Taiwanese films, shorts, artists, and writer to showcase the lively LGBTQ+ culture in Taiwan. The festival's feature film program includes nearly 20 Taiwanese works, this diverse lineup highlights Taiwan's cinematic exploration of themes such as gender identity.

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BFI ‘Myriad Voices: Reframing Taiwan New Cinema’
Mar
31
to 30 Apr

BFI ‘Myriad Voices: Reframing Taiwan New Cinema’

Co-organized by Taiwan's Ministry of Culture and British Film Institute, "Myriad Voices: Reframing Taiwan New Cinema" took place at BFI Southbank in London. The Taiwanese season featured 15 films across 30 screenings, aiming to paint a fuller picture of this vibrant film movement and also shift the spotlight towards lesser known but vital contributors.

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Shimmering Production 'Islands'
Nov
12
to 13 Nov

Shimmering Production 'Islands'

Taiwanese artist, the Rose Prize 2025 nominee Wang Yeu-Kwn presents Islands, a dance performance that captures the tenderness of the earth and our bond with it. Through graceful movement and intimate storytelling, Wang invites audiences to reflect on the ties between humans and the islands we call home.

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Taiwan Film Season at GFT
Nov
7
to 28 Nov

Taiwan Film Season at GFT

Explore the rich and diverse storytelling of Taiwan through Shape of Home, a film season at Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) that celebrates the universal search for belonging and identity. Featuring four compelling films by acclaimed Taiwanese directors, each screening delves into the complexities of family, tradition, and personal struggles.

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London East Asia Film Festival 2024
Oct
23
to 3 Nov

London East Asia Film Festival 2024

The capital’s premier celebration of East Asian cinema and culture, LEAFF proudly returns for its 9th edition in 2024. This year’s programme promises an extraordinary showcase of cinematic gems from Korea, Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Philippines, all woven around the powerful theme of survival, resilience, and aspiration.

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'Huang Po-Chih: Waves' exhibition at Southbank Centre
Oct
9
to 5 Jan

'Huang Po-Chih: Waves' exhibition at Southbank Centre

Taiwanese artist Huang Po-Chih’s solo exhibition at Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre. Drawing upon his family heritage – particularly his mother’s experiences as a garment worker in Taoyuan – Huang engages with the personal narratives of individuals involved in the textile industry across China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan.

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 Taiwanese Cinema: Now and Then
Sept
5
to 3 Oct

Taiwanese Cinema: Now and Then

Following the popular New Taiwanese Cinema season last year, a new programme Taiwanese Cinema: Now and Then, will showcase classic and contemporary films from Taiwan throughout September at Garden Cinema . This season features iconic director-actor collaborations, martial arts classics, and recent debut features.

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2024 Taiwan Season - Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Aug
1
to 25 Oct

2024 Taiwan Season - Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Launched in 2014, Taiwan Season has become a prominent feature at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, showcasing a rich array of Taiwanese dance, theatre, and live performance. Over the past decade, it has developed a strong and sustained presence, offering international audiences a glimpse into Taiwan’s vibrant and diverse cultural landscape.

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Bat Night Market: Ku Kuang-Yi & Robert Charles Johnson
Jun
11
to 15 Jun

Bat Night Market: Ku Kuang-Yi & Robert Charles Johnson

Bat Night Market is a collaboration between UK artist Robert Charles Johnson and artist Kuang-Yi Ku from Taiwan/Netherlands. Brought by the 2024 London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT), the unique event brought together art, design, and science in a thought-provoking exploration of our relationship with nature.

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