GLOBAL CROSSING TAIWAN & JAPAN

SAVE THE DATE FOR GLOBAL CROSSING TAIWAN 2025 

Get ready for the next edition of Global Crossing, an inspiring 10-day exploratory journey beyond Europe designed especially for you!

Global Crossing offers a unique opportunity to immerse in the local ecosystems of contemporary circus and outdoor arts, build international connections, and discover exciting artistic scenes outside of Europe. As always, the programme is anchored in local festivals and cultural markets to foster meaningful exchange. But Global Crossing is also about s about creating international synergies, nurturing solidarity, and exploring how contemporary circus and outdoor arts can express resilience and resistance through culture.
 

Key Dates and Locations

• Dec 3–4 and 8-9: Taipei, Taiwan
  A deep dive into Taiwan’s cultural and civic landscape, with visits to venues and institutions, and meetings with artists, researchers, activists, companies, schools, and social organisations. This part of the journey will offer rich exchanges with key figures shaping Taiwan’s vibrant artistic ecosystem.
• Dec 5–7: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  One of the highlights of the trip! The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)  will host a particularly vibrant edition of the Weiwuying Circus Platform festival - with a large part of the programme taking place outdoors - as well as the Circus Asia Network Annual General Meeting. A unique moment to connect with regional professionals, projects, and networks driving innovation and transformation in the Asian circus sector.
• Dec 10–11: Yokohama, Japan
  In collaboration with Setouchi Circus Factory and Mirai Circus Network (Japanese contemporary circus network), this segment includes an international gathering of the contemporary circus field, embedded within the YPAM – Yokohama Performing Arts Meeting. A strategic opportunity to engage with Japanese and international programmers and artists, and continue building connections with members of the Circus Asia Network members.
• Dec 12-14: Kyoto, Japan
  In collaboration with Setouchi Circus Factory, this part of the journey will feature Japanese circus and outdoor arts showcases in the Kansai area, along with performances and professional exchange opportunities.
• Dec 15-16: Shikoku Island, Japan
  Conclude the experience with a visit to KUMA Labo, the Setouchi Circus Factory’s residency and creation space. Enjoy performances, site visits, and encounters with artists and producers from this innovative hub of contemporary circus in Japan.

Stay tuned – we’ll get back to you very soon with details about pre-registration and the full programme.

In the meantime, if you have existing partnerships or contacts in Taiwan or Japan – or if you're working on something there – please let us know by sending an e-mail to alice.brunot@artcena.fr. The same goes for future Global Crossing destinations: Mexico and Brazil are next on the horizon!

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Partners: 

CIRCOSTRADA team

Coline Etesse: coline.etesse@artcena.fr (about mobility grants & production) 

Kinga Kecskés: kinga.kecskes@artcena.fr (about communication) 

BIAC team 

Camille Grant : cgrant@archaos.fr 

ADDRESSES OF ALL THE VENUES OF THE AGM

• Friche Belle de Mai / Restaurant les Grandes Tables: 41 Rue Jobin, 13003 Marseille​
• Cité des arts de la rue : 225 Av. Ibrahim Ali, 13015 Marseille 
• 3rd venue TBC

RECOMMENDED HOTELS

• Apparthotel Adagio Access Saint-Charles

23 rue Honnorat 13003 MARSEILLE

Booking: H8420@adagio-city.com Tel: (+33) 491075500

​​​Circostrada is certified by the SHIFT Eco-label. In that frame, we are engaged to propose Ecosustainable hotels options to our members that you will find below. 

• Ibis style Marseille Saint Charles 

28 Bd d'Athènes, 13001 Marseille

Price: from 80€ by night

Booking : HA1J8@accor.com  Tel: +33-4-96-21-10-01

• Greet Hotel

4, Allée Léon Gambetta 13001 Marseille
Price : From 74€

Booking: hb675@accor.com  Tel:+33-4-91-95-09-09

• Holiday Inn express ​

15, Boulevard Maurice Bourdet, 13001 Marseille

Price: From 85€

Booking: Email: contact@hiemarseille.com   Tel : 0811 980 002

• Ibis Marseille centre gare

Square Narvik, Esplanade Saint Charles, 13001 Marseille

Price: From 120€

Booking :   H1390@accor.com Tel: tel:+33-4-91-95-62-09

If you are planning to attend the BIAC and enjoy it to the fullest, we recommend booking a room next to the train station, Marseille Saint-Charles.

TRANSPORT

How to get to Marseille?

By train: arrival at the Marseille Saint-Charles train station.

By plane: to the Marseille Provence Airport.

How to get to Marseille city centre from the airport?

Note that to go to La Friche from the airport with public transport you'll have to transitby the train station. 

Option 1: Shuttles

There is a shuttle service with the line L91 between the airport and the Marseille Saint-Charles train station. It is a direct service, via the motorway, and it takes about 25 minutes

The airport bus station is located between terminals T1 and T2.
Departures from Marseille St Charles are on platforms 13 or 14.

Link HERE. One way: 10€ // Return trip: 16€.

First shuttle: leaves Marseille Provence Airport at 4h10, leaves Marseille Saint-Charles train station at 03h30.

Last shuttle: leaves Marseille Provence Airport at 1h30, leaves Marseille Saint-Charles train station at 00h50.

Option 2: Taxi

Reserve your taxi: By telephone: +33 (0)4 42 14 24 44

By internet: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/taxis

By email: taxis@taxis-aeroport.com

How to get to La Friche from the train station Marseille St Charles? 

1. On foot, 25 min 
2. Bus 49, stop at Voltaire Saint Charles, get off at Belle de mai then walk 4min ( total: 18 min)
3. Bus 56 , stop Saint Charles, get off at Belle de mai La Friche then walk 4min ( total: 13min)

4. Tram: Line T2 stop at Longchamp / then 10 min walking

SECURITY

We recommend you keep an eye on your belongings while strolling around the city, as robberies are common.

Please find below the programme of the Circostrada Annual General Meeting. 
 

Find here everyone that is going to be at the general meeting by checking out the who's there and the list of participants. 

Download the publication related to this AGM here.

Check out the artistic programme available in the frame of the AGM.

Check out the full artistic programme of the BIAC (January 9-February 9) here.