Asia
India
Music
Jullander Trio x Sangeetha Music. A Swedish jazz trio on tour in India reaches new audiences through concerts and workshops in Bangalore and Mysuru. Together with singer Sangeetha Ravindranath, new musical connections are forged between our countries, whilst also highlighting women’s voices in the music scene. 26 October 2026 – 30 October 2026.
Japan
Music
The Curious Chamber Players, a Gothenburg-based new music ensemble founded in 2003, will collaborate with the Japanese dance company NEMO on a cross-disciplinary project titled Contour in September 2026. Showcasing the talents of two dancers, three musicians and composer Rei Munakata, the project will see them collaborate to create a new piece alongside works by Swedish composers.
Exploring the concept of 'contour' through movement, sound, and form, the project will combine dance, music, and Japanese cultural influences to create new artistic expressions. The collaboration will also continue in Sweden, further strengthening the international cultural exchange between the two countries. Performances: Tokyo, 5-12 September, featuring three to four performances at Motoeigakan.
Music
In autumn 2026, the Skogen ensemble will tour the Tokyo region (18 October-1 November), performing a series of concerts and completing a studio recording. Skogen will be represented by Anna Lindal (violin), Leo Svensson Sander (cello) and Magnus Granberg (prepared piano). Concerts are planned at venues such as Ftarri, Jumbocho Shichoshitsu, Knuttel House and Classics, as well as a recording session at Tsubame Studio. The recording is scheduled for release on CD in autumn 2027 via Another Timbre or Ftarri. This project has come about through collaboration with Yoshiyuki Suzuki and the organisation Ftarri, as well as Japanese musicians Ko Ishikawa, Miki Maruta and Toshimaru Nakamura. Concert in the Tokyo region 18 October -1 November.
Singapore
Visual Arts, Design and Crafts
Väst på fjället organises exhibitions and an art festival in Bjurholm, featuring talks and guided tours. The programme also includes international collaborations, in which they take part in artistic exchanges and presentations in Singapore in dialogue with Sculpture 2052, a Singapore-based exhibition organiser in sculpture, whilst international artists are invited to Bjurholm. Cultural exchange and exhibition programme 2026/2027, 3 July 2026 – 27 March 2027.
South Korea
Music
The Swedish jazz trio MUSICMUSICMUSIC (Fabian Kallerdahl, Josef Kallerdahl and Michael Edlund) are touring Taiwan and South Korea and collaborating with guest musicians Shawna Yang (alto saxophone) and Summer Feng-Yu Hsu (vocals).
Concerts:
- 6 December: Sound Dog Jazz, Seoul
- 7 December: Chunnyun, Seoul
Performing Arts
Philip Berlin's new dance performance, La Ronde, which was produced at MDT, has been invited to perform at the internationally recognised Ob/scene Festival in Seoul, South Korea. This festival showcases contemporary dance, choreography, and experimental performing arts. Three performances, Seoul and two workshops are planned to take place in Seoul from 14–29 November 2026.
Visual Arts, Design and Crafts
The All Art Now in Stockholm has been invited to curate a pavilion to the Gwangju Biennale as part of the Biennale. All Art Now will organise a residency for three artists from Sweden, Denmark and Austria, as well as curating an exhibition and a public programme. 15 July – 15 September.
Taiwan
Music
The Swedish jazz trio MUSICMUSICMUSIC (Fabian Kallerdahl, Josef Kallerdahl and Michael Edlund) are touring Taiwan and South Korea and collaborating with guest musicians Shawna Yang (alto saxophone) and Summer Feng-Yu Hsu (vocals).
Concerts:
- 10 December: Sappho, Taipei
- 11 December: Venue to be confirmed, Taichung
- 12 December: Wi Jazz, Kaohsiung
- 13 December: Hengchun Culture Centre, Pingtung
Sharing Sessions:
- 9 December: Sound Good Café, Taipei
- 11 December: Tairichi, Taichung
- 12 December: Wi Jazz, Kaohsiung
- 13 December: Shorebar, Pingtung