International Artists News

La Jolla Playhouse has announced full programming for the 2026 WOW Festival of immersive, interactive and site-inspired work, presented in partnership with UC San Diego. The WOW Festival will take place April 23 – 26 on the UC San Diego campus.

Following a sold-out season opener, the international Broadway Cabaret Series Chasing Dreams has announced its second production of 2026: 'The Sound of Love.' Learn more here!

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara and HFP Live will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer present the Southern California premiere of Hershey Felder starring in a new play, The Piano & Me.

Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis will perform works by Beethoven, Schumann, and others at Shriver Hall, Baltimore, marking the end of the venue's 60th mainstage season.

At 25, Felipe Morales has already established himself as a working professional in New York’s commercial and theatrical dance world, navigating the city with the focus of someone who knows exactly why he is here. Born and raised in Colombia, Morales became a recognized presence in street and commercial dance before relocating to New York to continue his professional development at Peridance Center.

The full cast has been announced for SEAGULL: TRUE STORY, which will begin performances off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the cast, led by Gus Birney!

Obie and Drama Desk Award-winning company Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater (Pregones/PRTT) announced additional details for March is Music 2026, their popular concert series at Pregones Theater.

Using the iconic songs of Agnieszka Osiecka, Szalony Zielony Bez (Green Wild Elderflower) explores migration, belonging and the emotional contradictions of leaving home at Riverside Studios.

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Artists in Residence Program. This program offers studio spaces to individual visual, performative, theatrical, and interdisciplinary artists for a nine-month residency.

The Colorado Music Festival will mark its 50th anniversary with a season featuring world premieres and performances by renowned artists like Yuja Wang.

American Music Institute will feature its partnership with the esteemed violin and piano duo, Yang and Olivia, as Artists-in-Residence & AMI College Faculty Members.

The Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts will run from Feb. 24 through March 15, 2026, showcasing a broad programme of theatre, dance, music, and other performances in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington).

Artistic Director & Chief Executive, Daniel Brine, has announced the full programme for the 2026 Norfolk & Norwich Festival. One of the oldest arts festivals in England, having been established in 1772, Norfolk & Norwich Festival presents world-class international performances alongside emerging talent and homegrown East Anglian artists in an expansive multi-arts programme featuring theatre, dance, music, film, literature and visual arts. 

La Jolla Playhouse’s annual WOW Festival will return April 23–26, 2026, transforming the UC San Diego campus into a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and site-specific art.

Sadler's Wells will host the Elixir Festival in April, showcasing the UK premiere of KONTAKTHOF - ECHOES OF '78, focusing on dance and ageing. Learn more here!

Románticos Anónimos will present a concert of Spanish-language duets in New York City. Produced by Muy Muy Productions, the show features a 12-artist ensemble performing boleros and contemporary Latin music.

Artists can apply to the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival starting February 17. The festival invites local, national, and international performers to submit their shows.

​The Weidner will present World Ballet Company, returning to Green Bay with their international touring production of Swan Lake - With Live Orchestra.

​​​​​​​CONTACT Photography Festival has announced highlights of the 30th edition of its annual citywide event spanning the month of May 2026. Learn more about the event here!

The world's biggest festival for hip hop theatre, Breakin' Convention will return to Sadler's Wells Theatre in Angel this May bank holiday (Friday 1–Monday 4 May 2026). Learn more here!