Navigating International Festivals, Performing Arts Markets, Seasons, and Touring Models

Learn how international performing arts are presented globally. This webinar explores the festival circuits, international seasons, and touring models that drive artist mobility and cultural exchange worldwide. Learn from Shoshana Polanco as she breaks down major festival structures (from prestigious events like Edinburgh and Avignon to emerging Latin American models), discusses touring route strategies by geography and language, and examines innovative approaches like climate-conscious programming and community-engaged residencies. Perfect for producers, agents, or touring artists looking to take their work abroad, and anyone seeking to understand the landscape of international cultural exchange and touring.

Download the slide deck: https://www.midatlanticarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Festivals-Performing-Arts-Markets-and-More_Slide-Deck.pdf