All News

Browse or search our full listing of arts and culture policy news, from IFACCA announcements, editorials and international news, to events and opportunities. Use the filters to refine your search by country, theme, topic or date.

Showing 39872 results.

Argentina impulsa un cambio de paradigma en las artes escénicas en la reunión de Iberescena y el Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas de Bogotá

Instituto Nacional del Teatro, 06 April 2026, Argentina

La participación del Instituto Nacional del Teatro (INT) en la Reunión del Consejo Intergubernamental (CII) de Iberescena y el 2° Festival de Artes Vivas de Bogotá (FIAV) permitió trabajar de manera regional sobre un modelo de desarrollo enfocado en la profesionalización e internacionalización del sector. Durante las tres jornadas de trabajo se revisaron los avances de las distintas líneas de acc…

Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors delivered strong growth in 2025, with 26.6m visitors

Abu Dhabi Media Office, 06 April 2026, United Arab Emirates

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that Abu Dhabi has welcomed a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, reinforcing its position as an emerging global cultural capital and a tourism destination of choice. The milestone reflects the emirate's growing international appeal and its commitment to long-term, sustainable economic impact.

Ministry of Culture Strengthens Nationwide Creative Youth Networks under ‘Thai Culture Reimagined’ Initiative

Sawasee Thailand, 04 April 2026, Thailand

The Ministry of Culture is advancing efforts to strengthen creative youth cultural networks nationwide, aiming to transform Thai cultural capital into a tangible driver of the creative economy under the concept “Thai Culture Reimagined.” The initiative focuses on empowering youth, educators, and local partners to modernise Thai culture through knowledge development, creativity, environmental awar…

Busan Expands '10,000-Won Culture Pass' to Exhibitions, Festivals

Seoul Economy Daily, 03 April 2026, Korea, Rep

Busan's flagship youth culture policy, the "10,000-Won Culture Pass," is returning this year with significantly expanded benefits. The program has broadened its scope from performances to include exhibitions and local festivals, focusing on giving young people greater cultural choices.

Valuing Creative and Cultural R&D and Innovation

The Audience Agency, 03 April 2026, United Kingdom

This paper, produced by The Audience Agency and Careful Industries working alongside Arts Council England, aims to build the case for the importance of RD&I in the creative and cultural sector.

Jamaica Strengthens Protection for Cultural Heritage

Jamaica Information Service, 03 April 2026, Jamaica

Jamaica has ratified the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, strengthening protection of the country’s cultural heritage.