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Istanbul Theatre Festival 2026 — 30th Edition

Name: Istanbul Theatre Festival 2026 — 30th Edition
Start: 2026-10-22
End: 2026-12-03
Location: Théâtres et espaces de spectacle à Istanbul

The 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival runs from 22 October to 3 December 2026 across theatre and performance venues in the city.

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Istanbul Theatre Festival 2026 — 30th Edition

The 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival runs from 22 October to 3 December 2026 across theatre and performance venues in the city. Presented by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), it brings together Turkish and international theatre, contemporary performance, dance and interdisciplinary stage productions. Audiences can explore new approaches to dramatic writing, direction and choreography, while the festival encourages connections among artists and performing-arts professionals.

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