Arts
CECCI is building a premier arts platform that connects China with the world. Through deep collaborative partnerships with world-renowned arts festivals—including the Edinburgh International Festival, Festival d'Avignon etc., and key domestic theatre chains such as Dafeng Theatre Chain and CPAA Theatres, we systematically facilitate the international promotion of outstanding Chinese stage works while curating and introducing top-tier international productions to the Chinese market. This two-way strategy not only establishes a professional and efficient channel for cultural exchange but also continuously infuses new energy and perspective into artistic markets in the abroad.
China Shanghai International Arts Festival
CECCI as partner of the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, CECCI drives the global reach of Chinese theatrical productions and empowers the next generation of artists through dedicated incubation programmes, actively facilitating multi-dimensional dialogue in the arts between China and abroad.
Partner Theatre Chain
CECCI has entered into partnership with China's leading theater chains, Dafeng and CPAA, with the aim of introducing outstanding productions from Europe to China for touring performances, showcase events, workshops, and other diverse cultural exchange activities.
Edinburgh Festival
CECCI have established a profound collaboration with the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival, through which we annually present dozens of Chinese theatre productions on this global stage, serving as a sustained driving force for the international dissemination of Chinese theatrical works.
Festival d'Avignon
The Festival d'Avignon is one of the global theatre benchmarks. CECCI partner with UNESCO and other institutions to curate outstanding Chinese productions for this prestigious stage, extending our cultural dialogue through broader global exchange programmes.
Venice Biennale
CECCI has established diverse pathways to Venice Biennale. The Venice Biennale, founded in 1895, it is one of the world’s most renowned and prestigious cultural institutions. It comprises six major sections: Art (1895), Architecture (1980), Cinema (1932), Dance (1999), Music (1930) and Theatre (1934).
Qiantang International Arts Festival
CECCI and the Golden Sands Lake Grand Theatre jointly present the Qiantang International Arts Festival that fosters China–Foreign theatrical exchange through an innovative “theatre + innovation” model. Each year, over 40 productions from China and abroad are staged, spanning music drama and more.
Global Young Artist Talent Funding
To support the development of global young artistic talents in China and Europe, CECCI is set to launch the Global Young Artist Talent Funding in 2026 in collaboration with local governments and industry associations. Furthermore, CECCI will collebrete with China Shanghai International Arts Festival and Shanghai Theatre Academy in presenting the 2026 Youth Artists Cultivation Project. For further details, please stay tuned to the latest updates on our official website.
