K.I.T Kultur. Inclusion. Theater (Culture.Inclusion.Theatre.)
Bremen-Oldenburg, Germany
29 January - 6 February 2026
The festival, hosted by AITA/IATA Associate theatre11Bremen, takes place in Germany every two years and invites inclusive youth theatres from all over the world to participate. The festival has no genre or language restrictions. The age of the participants is from 16 to 30 years old (deviations from the specified age are allowed). Performances of every form and genre in every language are invited to participate. The organisers recommend a duration of maximum 90 minutes for your play. Participation is required for the entire duration of the festival.
the European Foundation partially finances the festival, and accommodation and meal costs of 8 actors and 4 team leaders will be met by the festival organisers. But, a one-time organisational fee per participant of €30 will be payable on arrival at the festival in cash.
The Festival webpage is HERE. To participate in the festival, you need to carefully read the regulations of the festival, fill out an application in the established form and make a high-quality video of the performance. All materials will be accepted and viewed strictly within the deadline set out in the festival regulations.
GIL VICENTE – European Amateur Theatre Awards
28 March 2026
GIL VICENTE – European Amateur Theatre Awards are awarded and presented by the Teatro de Balugas (associate member of AITA/IATA in Portugal) and seek to recognise European amateur theatre in various categories. The first edition of the awards was launched in 2025.
Goals
– Distinguish amateur theatre as an act of citizenship and cultural and artistic associations.
– Celebrate the excellence and diversity of European amateur theatre.
– Attract new audiences to European amateur theatre.
– Draw attention to (new) European talents and projects.
Date and place of the awards ceremony:
28 March 2026, at the Gil Vicente Theatre, in the city of Barcelos, Portugal.
Categories
– Best Original Script
– Best Artistic Project
– Best Theatrical Causes
All information about the application can be found at this link: www.teatro-de-balugas.pt
The deadline to apply has been extended until the 13 January 2026.
28th Martín Arjona National Theatre Festival
2026
Please find the rules for the 28th Martín Arjona National Theatre Festival 2026 HERE.
The registration deadline is 10 November 2025.
Documents can be sent by email to: grupodeteatroescanpolo@gmail.com
For further information, please call: 607038542 – 625610086
(Paco Fernández Moreno)
Link to register via the Escenamateur catalogue can be found HERE.
Find template for transfer of image rights HERE.
Find registration form HERE.
Find distance certification HERE.
26th Drama in Education Conference
27 March - 1 April 2026
Demonstrating Democracy – Demonstrating (with) Drama!
Dialogue & Call for ACT.ION
What do you think about starting a courageous dialogue together with like-minded people, without shying away from emotionality or innovation? Respect should be our attitude today, in response to the polemical discourse that has become increasingly widespread in our society. Let us approach the issues of our time with mutual goodwill!
As a responsible citizen, you feel obliged to contribute your point of view to the current debate on social developments. As an educator, you listen to the concerns and questions of young people. As a human being, you have a strong desire to help your fellow human beings. Let’s start a process together that meets all these requirements!
How do we want to live?
Who decides what? And for whom?
What do we need to change? What do we hold on to?
What do we need to achieve?
For Information see www.idea-austria.org/
For Registration see www.oebvtheater.at/drama-in-education-conference-2026
For Questions email info@idea-austria.org
International Meeting of Youth Theatre - Sapperlot
6-10 May 2026
Brixen, Sud-Tyrol, Italy
The meeting is organized by the Theatre Pedagogical Centre Brixen (TPZ Brixen) in cooperation with the City of Brixen and local cultural partners. TPZ Brixen is an Associate Member of AITA/IATA and has long-standing experience in international youth theatre projects.
Its purpose is to bring together young people from different countries to create, share, and experience theatre across cultural and linguistic borders. Participants work in international workshops, guided by experienced theatre pedagogues, and present their collective performance at the end of the meeting.
The event is open to young theatre groups and individual participants aged 15–20. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 30 November 2025.
Questions should be directed to info@tpz-brixen.org
21st International Educational & Social Theater Festival, IL GERIONE in Campagna (SA), Italy 4–23 May 2026 Final Evening: 30 May 2026
The regulations of the 21st edition, the application form, the educational path form, and the article on the 2026 theme have been published on the IL GERIONE Festival website, on THIS link:
Theme: SITTING ON A CLOUD…
“If you sat on a cloud, you would not see the borderline between one nation and another…” (Khalil Gibran)
21st International Educational & Social Theater Festival, IL GERIONE will take place in in Campagna (SA), Italy, 14–23 May; and the Final Evening will take place on 30 May.
The call for applications is now open!
Facebook page of the festival is available on THIS link.
Deadline for the submission of entries is 20 March 2026.
8th AMAFEST - International Amateur Theatre Festival in Stuttgart, Germany 11-14 June 2026.
AMAFEST is an international amateur theatre festival of all theatre genres, for actors age 18 and up.
The 8th annual festival focuses on classical and current themes and areas of interest.
AMAFEST 2026 will take place in Stuttgart, Germany, 11-14 June 2026.
The call for applications is now open!
More information and festival rules on THIS link.
Deadline for the submission of entries is 31 March 2026.
World University Theatre Congress Calls for Proposals:
The XIII World Congress of the International University Theatre Association (AITU-IUTA) announces its Calls for Proposals for papers, workshops, demonstrations, and theatre performances. Vilnius University and its Culture Centre will host this key international event for researchers, artists, educators, independent scholars, practitioners, and students in Lithuania on July 8–13, 2026.
The central theme is “University Theatre in the Time of Global Challenges”. We invite you to explore how theatre responds to urgent contemporary issues, such as the climate crisis, political instability, war, the influence of AI and etc. This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, share your creative insights, and contribute to a crucial global dialogue.
The International University Theatre Festival will run alongside the Congress, providing university theatre troupes with a dedicated platform to showcase their work and integrate into the global theatre community.
Please note that the deadline for all submissions is
November 1, 2025.
For detailed information and to submit your proposal, please visit the official Congress website here.
Updates are also available by following the official Congress accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
There is full information about the Festival and ITAC8 on this website at THIS link.
LITF - Liverpool International Theatre Festival
14-18 October 2026
LITF are excited to announce the Call for Applications for the 2026 Liverpool International Theatre Festival is officially open!
Amateur theatre companies from around the world are invited to apply to be part of one of the top ten amateur theatre festivals in the world. Join them 14 – 18 October 2026, in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, for an extraordinary celebration of storytelling, creativity, and cultural exchange. The website is HERE.
The application deadline is 12 September 2025. Download the application form and guidelines from the website HERE.
Selected troupes will enjoy five days of inspiring performances, professional adjudication, and the opportunity to connect with theatre artists and audiences from around the globe.
Any questions? Contact Jean Robinson–Dexter, Chair, LITF 2026 at info@litf.ca
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