After a five-year hiatus, the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts (Asia TOPA) is back, transforming Melbourne into a vibrant hub of creativity and cultural exchange from 20 February to 10 March 2025.
This year’s triennial will feature 410 artists and collectives from 17 countries, presenting more than 1,000 performances and activations across 62 events, including 18 world premieres and 18 new commissions at 20 venues citywide.
“As a major international arts event, this festival aims to foster ties with our global neighbours, bringing together cultural innovators and visionaries from the Asia-Pacific to our city,” said Asia TOPA Creative Director Jeff Khan.
“We are privileged to have so many incredible artists as part of the program this year; there is truly something for everyone,” he said.
Highlights include Milestone, a triennial-opening performance at Hamer Hall celebrating the work of pioneering Asian-Australian artist William Yang; U>N>I>T>E>D, a dynamic dance and music collaboration at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl; and Gapu Ŋupan (Chasing the Rainbow), a groundbreaking cross-cultural project uniting First Nations artists from Arnhem Land and Taiwan.
From dance and theatre to music and visual art, Asia TOPA 2025 also introduces new Nightlife and Knowledge programs, offering audiences even more ways to engage with the region’s rich artistic traditions and contemporary innovations.
Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Asia-Pacific arts and culture. Explore the full program and book your tickets now at Asia TOPA’s website.
