Overview
The 26th Macau Arts Festival, themed 'Encounter', transforms Macau into a city-wide celebration of the arts throughout May. This annual extravaganza presents over 30 riveting performances and art exhibitions, totaling more than 100 activities. The festival breaks artistic boundaries, fostering dialogue between different art forms and offering a diverse program of international and local theatre, dance, Macau's Intangible Cultural Heritage Patua theatre, art exhibitions, and numerous outreach events.
Featured Performances
- Opening Performance – 'Lied Ballet': Asian premiere presented by the Centre chorégraphique national de Tours from France. (May 1–2, 8:00 pm, Macau Cultural Centre, MOP 100–350)
- Finale – 'Trust': Presented by Berlin's Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz. (May 29–30, 8:00 pm, Macau Cultural Centre, MOP 100–350)
- Local Highlights:
- 'Fateful Decision': Award-winning local play. (May 9–10, 8:00 pm; May 10, 3:00 pm, Dom Pedro V Theatre, MOP 120–150)
- 'Macau’s Got Talent': New Patua (土生土語) theatre play addressing social issues. (May 23–24, 7:30 pm, Macau Cultural Centre, MOP 100–180)
- 'Memory Blueprint II': Local theatre production. (May 2–3, 8:00 pm, Dom Pedro V Theatre, MOP 120–150)
- Chinese Opera: Performances by the Jiangsu Kun Opera Theatre Performing Arts Group, Macau Kaifong Cantonese Opera Juvenile’s Troupe, and Macau General Association of Cantonese Opera.
Family & Children's Programs
- 'Dot': A children's theatre experience. (May 29, 8:00 pm; May 30, 3:00 pm, Macau Cultural Centre, MOP 120–150)
- 'Animal Eden': A family-friendly drama. (May 2, 11:00 am; May 2–3, 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm, Old Court Building 2nd Floor, MOP 150)
- 'A Musical World in Children's Dreams': Combines original animation with classical music. (May 30, 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm, Macau Tower Theatre, MOP 100)
Free Events & Outdoor Showcase
- 'Outdoor Performing Arts Showcase' (百藝看館): A kaleidoscope of performances including池州儺戲,新疆歌舞, and Turkish shadow puppetry. (May 28–31, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Barra Square, Free Admission)
- 'Starlight Cinema': Screening of outstanding international films. (May 22–24, 7:30 pm, Iao Hon Garden, Free Admission)
Outreach & Engagement
The festival's Outreach Programmes include talks, post-show sharing sessions, and workshops, allowing audiences to interact directly with artists and crews.
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