National Theatre Festival

Name: National Theatre Festival
Start: 2026-07-15
End: 2026-07-15
Location: Republic of India

The National Theatre Festival is a nationwide theatre event in the Republic of India beginning on 15 July 2026. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi, it celebrates 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' and Kalidas Jayanti through theatre performances focused on national unity and patriotism.

Date: Jul 15, 2026
Location: Republic of India

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Event summary

Highlights

Nationwide theatre festival beginning on 15 July 2026
Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi
150 performances planned across different centres
Performances representing more than 39 Indian languages and dialects

The National Theatre Festival will be held across the Republic of India starting on 15 July 2026. The event is organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi as part of celebrations marking 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' and Kalidas Jayanti.

The festival features synchronized theatre performances across the country under the theme “Vande Mataram – The Spirit of Patriotism through Indian Theatre.” The program is described as showcasing India's theatrical diversity, with performances in more than 39 Indian languages and dialects.

The event aims to bring together artists and institutions from different regions through theatre activities centered on cultural heritage and national unity.

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