CLOUD GATE Outdoor Performance

CLOUD GATE Outdoor Performance
07/25(Sat.) 19:30 NTCH Main Plaza, Taipei City
08/01(Sat.) 19:30 Outdoor Plaza of Kaohsiung Cultural Center, Kaohsiung City
Since 1996, with the warm support of Cathay Financial Holdings, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan has brought dance to towns and cities all over Taiwan, inviting people to come together under the open sky and share unforgettable moments. Over nearly 31 years, 74 outdoor performances have welcomed more than 2.70 million people, becoming a treasured memory for families and friends. Called “the world’s largest outdoor dance event” by international media, the Cloud Gate Outdoor Performance continues to bring art closer to life and connect communities across generations.
ALL EARS
Dance emerges not merely as a visual art but as a culture of listening — a work in which sound becomes a crucial gateway to sensing the world and one’s inner rhythms.
THE NEWS LENS
Sound is an invisible dancer around us—always present, always in motion.
In ALL EARS, choreographer CHENG Tsung-lung brings sound to life through movement. Everyday sounds— both familiar and unfamiliar—connect deeply with the dancers, turning each moment into an experience that is felt, not just heard.
Through a blend of immersive soundscapes, each sound becomes tangible, deeply influencing both atmosphere and movement. Sharp lasers, lighting, and texturized costumes further enhance this sensory environment, inviting the audience to experience listening as a form of expression.
ALL EARS is a theatre of listening, where dance is not only seen, but deeply heard and felt.
To discover more about ALL EARS, click here
Event Schedule
17:30 Welcome to Picnic
19:00 MOVE TOGETHER, guided by Cloud Gate Dance School
19:30 ALL EARS, performed by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
(Ends before 21:00.)
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Note
- Bring a mat to sit comfortably, and a jacket or raincoat just in case.
- Please don't take photos, videos, or recordings so everyone can enjoy the performance fully.
- Check this website for updates if the schedule changes.
- Bring water and stay hydrated on warm days.
- If you bring a pet, please help keep the space calm and pleasant for all.
- Official photo and video recording will be active during the performance. By joining the event, you agree to allow the organizer to use your likeness.
Thank you for your cooperation.
For more information please click here
Organized by
Cathay Financial Holdings
Co-organized in Taipei
National Performing Arts Center - National Theater & Concert Hall
Co-organized in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung City Government
Volunteer Orientation Venue in Kaohsiung
National Kaohsiung Normal University
ALL EARS Co-produced by
Le phénix scène nationale Valenciennes, FRANCE
National Theater & Concert Hall, Taipei, TAIWAN