The first Autumn Cult Festival, took place in October 2017, simultaneously and in collaboration with the School of Visual Theatre’s International Performance Conference. Together, the two events marked the beginning of both the season and the academic year. New productions by young artists were presented during the Cult, alongside productions by veteran artists and international guests, encompassing a rich tapestry of performance works, opera, and contemporary theatre. The festival was hosted at the Zik Group’s studio.