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29th International Bursa Children and Youth Theatre Festival

29th International Bursa Children and Youth Theatre Festival

Bursa Once Again Hosts the Gathering of Children’s and Youth Theatres:
29th International Bursa Children and Youth Theatre Festival

Organized by the Bursa Culture Arts and Tourism Foundation (BKSTV) with the artistic support of ASSITEJ Turkey and on behalf of Bursa Metropolitan Municipalitythe 29th International Bursa Children and Youth Theatre Festival will take place between 15–24 May 2026bringing theatre lovers together across the cityWith performancesworkshops and talks scheduled throughout Bursa, the festival continues to enrich thecity’s cultural life as it does every year.

Dedicated to expanding children’s and young people’s access to the arts and opening new doors to their creative worldsthe festival brings together national and international theatre companiesshowcasing diverse theatrical perspectives and cultural expressions.

Throughout the festival, participants interested in theatre will not only attend performances, but will also have the opportunity to take part in workshops and interactive activities. Young people will gain hands-on stage experienceshare ideas and explore their own artistic pathsIn this regardthe festival aims to create a space where younger generations can express themselves and contribute to artistic production.

With its international character, the festival not only encourages children and young people to approach art from a multi-dimensional perspective, but also creates a sustainable platform that strengthens cultural bonds. This strong communication established with young people forms the foundation of the festival’s artistic and social vision.

As performances unfold across various venuescity squarestheatres and cultural centers in Bursa will come alive with the energy of the festival. We warmly invite all childrenyoung people and everyone who shares their lives to step into the magical world of theatre — because this festival is the hopeful stage of the artists and audiences of thefuture.

Applications & Participation Requirements:

  • Application deadline: 16 March 2026
  • Groups selected to participate will perform a minimum of two and a maximum of four shows for a single performance fee determined by the Festival Committee.
  • The Bursa CultureArts and Tourism Foundation will cover accommodationmeals(breakfastlunchdinnerand local transportation for participating groupsAll personal expenses inside or outside the hotel must be covered by the participants.
  • Groups are kindly requested to consider performance fees as well as travel and set transportation costs when submitting their proposal.
  • For international companies requiring large-scale set piecesthe possibility of producing or sourcing the set locally may be evaluated by the festival.
  • Participating groups will be selected by the Art Committeebased on the submittedapplications. A full recording of the performance must be included with the application.
  • The application form must be completed in full.
  • A full recording link and a teaser link of the performance must be included in the application.
  • Applications must be submitted viahttps://bursacytf.bkstv.org.tr/
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