RIBA Architecture Festival Asia
RIBA Architecture Festival Asia (RAFA) will take place from 16 to 18 December in Shenzhen, China. The event will bring together the region's most influential leading architects, developers, and government representatives to explore cutting-edge ideas shaping the built environment.
The festival programme includes a two-day symposium featuring debates and keynote talks, together with exhibitions, live design reviews, building tours, and an awards dinner.
We will be inviting the practices shortlisted for the Asia Pacific Awards to present their schemes in person at RAFA.
This provides a significant marketing opportunity to showcase your practice and project to a panel of expert judges and attendees from around the world. This will require you to purchase a ticket (at a discounted rate) for RAFA and we encourage you to join us at the Gala Dinner on 17 December when we will announce the winners.
We will be sharing more information about RAFA shortly, please bookmark this page to stay updated.
Event details
Date: 16 to 18 December 2025
Venue: Shenzhen World Exhibition Centre
RAFA ticket sales are opening soon! Get ready for three days of unparalleled global networking, world-class learning, and the opportunity to witness the live judging of the prestigious RIBA Asia Pacific Awards.
Ticket options
All-access ticket (16 to 18 December)
Includes:
- Grand Opening Ceremony
- Symposiums
- Forums
- 10 Live Award Design Reviews
- Inspiration Hour
- RIBA Exhibitions
- Welcome Reception
- Gala Dinner ticket (17 December)
- Local tours and building visits (18 December)
Symposium ticket (16 and 17 December)
Includes:
- Grand Opening Ceremony
- Symposiums
- Forums
- 10 Live Award Design Reviews
- Inspiration Hour
- RIBA Exhibitions
- Welcome Reception
Gala Dinner Ticket (17 December only)
Includes access to the Gala Dinner only.
Ticket pricing
Ticket sales will open shortly.
Early bird ticket pricing
Enjoy 20% off if you book your ticket before 26 September. Prices include VAT.
| All-access ticket | Symposium ticket | Gala Dinner ticket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird price | £1000 | £800 | £360 |
| RIBA member (10% discount) | £900 | £720 | £324 |
Standard ticket pricing
Open from 26 September to 31 October.
| All-access ticket | Symposium ticket | Gala Dinner ticket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard price | £1250 | £1000 | £450 |
| Shortlist (10% discount) | £1125 | £900 | £405 |
| RIBA member (10% discount) | £1125 | £900 | £405 |
