The 15th ABU Song Festival brought together performers representing ten nations and territories across the Asia-Pacific for an evening of music, cultural expression and regional unity on 2 November 2026 at Stein Studios, Sri Lanka.

Held as part of the 63rd ABU General Assembly and Associated Meetings (ABU GA2026), hosted by MTV Sri Lanka, the festival celebrated the rich musical traditions and cultural diversity of the region, highlighting the power of music to transcend geographical boundaries and connect communities.

The festival featured performances presented by ten ABU member broadcasters, showcasing the unique musical identities and artistic expressions of their respective nations and territories.

The performances took place in the following order:

1. Bhutan – Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
2. Macau, China – Teledifusão de Macau (TDM)
3. India – Prasar Bharati (PB)
4. Japan – Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK)
5. South Korea – Korean Broadcasting System (KBS)
6. Malaysia – Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
7. Turkmenistan – Television and Radio Broadcasting Committee of Turkmenistan (TVTM)
8. Türkiye – Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT)
9. Vietnam – Vietnam Television (VTV)
10. Sri Lanka – Capital Maharaja Group (CMG)

From traditional musical influences to contemporary performances, the festival provided a platform for participating broadcasters to share their cultural heritage while strengthening connections within the regional broadcasting community.

Beyond the performances, the event reflected the ABU’s longstanding commitment to promoting cultural exchange, mutual understanding and cooperation among its members.

As one of the cultural highlights of ABU GA2026, the 15th ABU Song Festival demonstrated how music can bring people together across languages, traditions and borders.

The evening was a fitting celebration of the ABU’s enduring motto, Unity in Diversity, reinforcing the shared values and cultural connections that unite the Asia-Pacific broadcasting community.