We find new ways of connecting with and understanding each other through the arts, building creative and collaborative global communities that inspire innovation, knowledge, prosperity and peace. The connections we build through arts and culture transform lives and create positive change.
Find out about our current and upcoming international opportunities for artists, creatives, professionals and organisations.
Read our latest arts stories, including news of our arts seasons linking the UK with the rest of the world.
We find ways to connect with and understand each other through the arts, building creative and collaborative global communities that inspire innovation, knowledge, prosperity and peace.
Explore new music from LEMFRECK in our Selector Session and dive into the latest exhibition from the British Council Collection. Plus get ready to celebrate our 90th Anniversary.
Our events bring together artists and creative professionals to share performances, ideas and knowledge between nations. Find out what's coming up, and catch up on the latest events.
Festivals and Seasons Our programme of Festivals and Seasons creates time-limited cultural spotlights for the whole of the UK, enabling new international collaborations and providing a global platform for UK culture.
Our arts programme across Europe aims to enable vital long-term partnerships between arts organisations and professionals from all four parts of the UK and the EU.
Selector is the radio show we've been making for over 20 years, on air to four million people every week in more than 30 countries. Wherever you are, join the global audience as Selector picks out and brings you the very best new UK music and reveals stories from behind the scenes.
Our international partner projects create connections between people and places around the world. Learn more about how we're supporting city of culture programmes.