Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwanese Indigenous DJ Dungi is starting a UK tour across Sheffield, Bristol and London. Dungi Sapor blends Amis vocals with experimental electronic sound, transforming voice into rhythm and atmosphere.

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. Minister of Culture Li Yuan immediately sent congratulatory letters to Yáng and King, thanking them for allowing the world to see Taiwan.

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.

Hung Dance presented Push and Pull, a duet choreographed by Lai Hung-chung. Inspired by the balancing principles of Tai Chi, the work explores the dynamics of human relationships.

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.

As part of Dance Umbrella 2025, Tjimur Dance Theatre brings <bulabulay mun? / how are you?> to The Place, London. Tjimur Dance Theatre is Taiwan’s premiere contemporary dance company dedicated to exploring and expressing the identity of the indigenous Paiwan people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the vibrant tapestry of Taiwanese culture at The Coronet Theatre Taiwan Festival. Throughout the April, the London audiences will be able to immerse in a dynamic program featuring ground-breaking performances in dance, music, visual art, and physical theatre, as well as cutting-edge VR and immersive experiences.

In an eagerly anticipated event, the internationally acclaimed Cloud Gate Dance Theatre is set to captivate London audiences with their mesmerizing performance of 'Lunar Halo' at Sadler's Wells, London. The performance marked a rare opportunity for the UK audience to witness the artistry of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre.

The exhibition traces Li Yuan-chia's dedication to nurturing creativity, his fascination with play, and his exploration of novel ways of existing in the world. Through the LYC Museum and Art Gallery, Li displayed Roman artifacts, pieces from key figures in British modernism, local artists' works, and contemporary practices.

The renowned LEAFF is back in 2023 with rich and diverse programme comprising 48 titles, both contemporary and restored classics, including 12 International premieres and 25 UK premieres from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Tibet, Philippines, and Macao.

Taiwanese indigenous artist Eleng Luluan has been invited to create an on-site artwork titled Ngialibalibade - To the Lost Myth for the Liverpool Biennial 2023. It is exhibited for the first time at the Princes Dock in Liverpool. With this year’s Biennial theme "uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things," the work echoed the history and characteristics of Liverpool.

The Southbank Centre in London has commissioned Taiwanese artist Michael Lin to create a new public artwork for the Hayward Gallery Café, now available for public viewing. Lin's work Macule injects a lively energy into the Hayward Gallery's brutalist architecture. The piece showcases Lin's signature style of repeating plum blossom patterns.

Presented under the umbrella title ‘A Glimpse of Taiwan’, this year’s roster of carefully-chosen productions runs a gamut from full-on contemporary dance (See You) and thoughtfully stylised dance-theatre (The Whisper of the Waves) to cross-art form experimentation (TOMATO) and circus-style, multi-media spectacle (Light of Life).