Core Points - The 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival will take place from October 17 to November 27, featuring over 1,200 events across various art forms [1][2] - The festival aims to promote cultural exchange and collaboration between China and other countries, with approximately 60% of the main performances being international projects [2] Group 1 - The festival will open with the Kunqu opera "Taihe Zhengyin" in collaboration with the Palace Museum, celebrating its 100th anniversary [2] - The closing concert will feature conductor Daniel Harding and the Santa Cecilia Orchestra [2] - Notable classical music performances will include the Mariinsky Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic, among others [2] Group 2 - Dance performances will include tributes to Pina Bausch and works inspired by Xinjiang's Kizil murals, showcasing diverse styles [2] - The festival will introduce the "Shaanxi People's Art Theatre Shanghai Residency" featuring multiple stage plays, including "White Deer Plain" [2] - The "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cultural Week" will present 14 performances and exhibitions, highlighting Lingnan culture [2]