High-Profile Pre-Launch Gala Dinner

On 16 May 2026, the Festival will host an exclusive Pre-Launch Gala Dinner, convening senior government officials, diplomatic corps, captains of industry, development partners, cultural leaders, and strategic stakeholders.

The Gala serves as the official unveiling of the 2026 Festival programme, partnership framework, and thematic agenda. Designed as a premium networking and announcement platform, the evening will formally introduce sponsors, strategic collaborators, and headline highlights leading to the July–August main event.

This high-level engagement marks the ceremonial commencement of the 2026 Festival calendar and sets the tone for a globally positioned intercultural diplomacy experience.