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African Festival of University Theatre

The inaugural African Festival of University Theatre runs from 13 to 20 July 2026 at the Mahieddine Bachtarzi National Theatre in Algiers, bringing together university institutions and delegations from 16 African countries for stage performances, street theatre, competitions and an international forum.

Date
Jul 13-20, 2026
Location
Algiers
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African Festival of University Theatre

Event summary

Highlights

  • University delegations and institutions from 16 African countries
  • Theatrical performances within and outside the official competition
  • Street theatre programme
  • Continent-wide competition for the best theatrical script
The first African Festival of University Theatre is being held from 13 to 20 July 2026 at the Mahieddine Bachtarzi National Theatre in Algiers. Under the theme “Africa meets on the university stage”, it gathers university institutions, students and delegations from 16 African countries.

The programme includes theatrical productions inside and outside the official competition, street theatre and a continent-wide competition for the best theatrical script. An international forum organised by the University of Algiers 2 examines African theatrical practice, stage experiences and academic development.

Organisers present the festival as a platform for student cultural exchange, theatrical creativity, cooperation among higher education institutions and connections between young artists across Africa.

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Mahieddine Bachtarzi National Theatre
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Algiers

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