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See the latest Taiwanese cultural events, art news, open call, residency and project grants
Musquiqui Chihying: A Life of Navigation
With support from the Ministry of Culture and RC Foundation of Taiwan, the exhibition at Hayward Gallery brings together works by Musquiqui Chihying, which explores urban life, technology and the ways digital systems shape our everyday lives.
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.
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.
Taiwanese Literature Through a Global Gaze
Following the historic 2026 International Booker Prize win for Taiwan Travelogue, join us for “Taiwanese Literature Through a Global Gaze”, the literary panel and networking reception exploring the growing international presence of Taiwanese literature.
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.
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.
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.
Taiwan Literature Emerging Translator Mentorships Programme
The National Museum of Taiwan Literature partners with the UK's National Centre for Writing for the "Literature from Taiwan" strand, which has been newly introduced to the NCW's 2026/27 Emerging Translator Mentorships Programme.
Application is open for The 18th Taiwans Cultural Equity Award
Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture has launched the Cultural Equity Award to promote cultural equity. The award recognizes outstanding initiatives that foster cultural diversity, participation, and inclusion.
Taiwanese artist Tsai Yu-ting selected for Delfina Foundation residency
Taiwanese artist Tsai Yu-ting (蔡昱廷) has been selected for a 12-week residency at the Delfina Foundation in London, organized in partnership with the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K. He will be in residence from June 22 to Sept. 13.
Drifting Sound: Echoes Across Tides - Dungi Sapor's UK Tour
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.
Taiyupian 70th Anniversary Screenings and Symposium
Marking the 70th anniversary of Taiyupian —Taiwanese-language film— the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the UK has partnered with King’s College London to launch the ‘Taiyupian 70th Anniversary Screenings and Symposium’.
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.
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.
Hung Dance: Push and Pull
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.
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.
Tjimur Dance Theatre ‘bulabulay mun? / how are you?’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.