CULTURAL EVENTS & COOPERATION | Institut Français de Birmanie

The Institut français de Birmanie (IFB) continues to shape Yangon’s cultural landscape with a year-round programme of events that brings together creativity, dialogue, and exchange. From film and music to literature and visual arts, IFB offers a space where artists, professionals, students, and the wider public can engage with diverse ideas and experiences.

Each year, IFB hosts a series of flagship events that highlight key cultural and social themes. These include the Fête de la Francophonie in March, celebrating French-speaking cultures; Women’s Rights Week in March; LGBTQIA+ Awareness Month in June; Digital November in November; and Human Rights Days in December. These events invite audiences to explore topics ranging from cinema and digital art to traditional crafts and contemporary performance.

Alongside these recurring highlights, IFB organises special events such as fashion training programmes, dance battles, and collaborative music projects. French-German cultural partnerships also feature in the calendar, adding a European dimension to the programme.

Throughout the year, IFB supports artistic and cultural promotion through exhibitions, book launches, workshops, panel discussions, and film screenings. These activities often take place in collaboration with local and international partners, offering opportunities for creative learning and public engagement.

Whether you’re an artist, educator, student, or simply curious, IFB’s cultural calendar offers a wide range of opportunities to connect, learn, and participate. Join us in celebrating culture and creativity, right in the heart of Yangon.

IFB’s cultural programme is structured around three main categories:

Women’s Rights Week (March)

Fête de la Francophonie (March)

International Jazz Day (April)

LGBTQIA+ Month & Fête de la Musique (June)

European Day of Languages (September)

Digital November (November)

Human Rights Days (December)

Fashion Training Programme

Dance Battles

Music and Concerts

French-German Collaboration Projects

Photo and Art Exhibitions

Book Launches

Workshops and Panel Discussions (e.g. mental health, public health)

Film Screenings

The Institut français de Birmanie (IFB) offers a wide range of partnership opportunities for organisations and entrepreneurs looking to engage with Myanmar’s vibrant cultural scene. With a strong network that spans local communities, French institutions, and international collaborators, IFB provides a unique platform for partners to gain visibility, build meaningful connections, and contribute to a dynamic calendar of cultural events.

zIFB’s annual programme includes recurring flagship events such as the Fête de la Francophonie, Women’s Rights Week, LGBTQIA+ Awareness Month, Digital November, and Human Rights Days. These events attract diverse audiences and offer partners the chance to align with socially relevant themes while showcasing their work to engaged participants. Special events like fashion training programmes, and collaborative music and dance projects further expand the scope for creative involvement.