BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 will be held in New Delhi from October 12 to 14, 2026, bringing theatre artists, scholars, students and cultural representatives from BRICS member and partner countries together. The three-day festival is being organised by the Ministry of Culture, India, as part of India’s BRICS Presidency 2026.

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The festival will begin on October 12 at the National School of Drama in New Delhi. It will provide a platform for international theatre groups to present their work and share different cultural traditions through performances.

BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi

The BRICS Theatre Festival will focus on cultural exchange and cooperation among participating countries. The theme of the festival is “Shared Stories, Shared Futures”, highlighting the role of theatre in connecting people through stories, ideas and artistic traditions.

More than 100 theatre practitioners, scholars, students and cultural representatives are expected to participate in the festival. Representatives from nine BRICS member and partner countries will take part in the event.

The participating countries include India, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia, Vietnam, Iran, South Africa, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. Their participation will bring together different theatre traditions and creative approaches on a common platform in New Delhi.

Eleven International Theatre Productions

A major attraction of the BRICS Theatre Festival will be its international performances. The festival will feature 11 theatre productions from participating countries.

Russia will present two theatre groups, while India will also showcase two productions during the festival. These performances will give audiences an opportunity to experience different styles of theatre and storytelling from across the participating countries.

The festival is expected to include performances that reflect the cultural backgrounds and artistic traditions of the participating nations. Theatre will serve as a way to create cultural connections while allowing artists to learn from one another.

Major Theatre Venues in Delhi

Several well-known cultural venues in New Delhi will host the festival’s performances. These include the National School of Drama’s Abhimanch and Sammukh auditoriums, Kamani Auditorium, LTG Auditorium and Meghdoot Theatre.

The National School of Drama will host the opening of the festival on October 12. The institution is an important centre for theatre education and performance in India and functions under the Ministry of Culture.

The use of multiple venues will allow different productions to be staged across the city during the three-day event. Audiences will be able to attend performances at some of Delhi’s recognised theatre spaces.

Ticket Price and Booking

Tickets for the BRICS Theatre Festival will be available exclusively through BookMyShow. The ticket price has been fixed at ₹200.

The affordable ticket price is expected to make the international theatre performances accessible to a wider audience. Theatre lovers, students and people interested in international cultural programmes can attend the performances during the festival.

With artists and cultural representatives coming from several countries, the event will also provide audiences with an opportunity to experience theatre beyond traditional Indian productions.

Cultural Cooperation Under BRICS

BRICS is an intergovernmental grouping involving major emerging economies. Its cooperation has expanded beyond economic and political discussions to include areas such as culture, education, science, technology and people-to-people exchanges.

Cultural programmes provide opportunities for countries to share their artistic traditions and understand each other’s societies. Theatre, music, literature and heritage are among the areas where cultural cooperation can take place.

The BRICS Theatre Festival is part of this wider cultural engagement. By bringing artists and cultural representatives together, the festival aims to strengthen interaction among BRICS member and partner countries.

India’s BRICS Presidency 2026

The 2026 festival is being organised during India’s BRICS Presidency. The Ministry of Culture is leading the organisation of the event in New Delhi.

India’s hosting of the festival provides an opportunity to highlight the country’s theatre traditions while also bringing international productions to Indian audiences. The participation of nine countries makes the programme an important cultural gathering during the BRICS Presidency.

The festival theme, “Shared Stories, Shared Futures”, reflects the idea that cultural exchanges can help people from different countries understand common experiences while appreciating their differences.

A Platform for Artists and Young Participants

The BRICS Theatre Festival will also provide opportunities for theatre practitioners, scholars and students to interact with international artists. Such interactions can encourage discussions about theatre, performance techniques, storytelling and cultural traditions.

For young theatre students and practitioners, international festivals can provide exposure to different approaches to stage performance. Meetings with artists from other countries can also create opportunities for cultural learning and professional interaction.

The participation of more than 100 people from the theatre and cultural fields is expected to make the festival more than a series of performances. It will also function as a platform for cultural dialogue and exchange.

BRICS Cultural Events in 2026

Cultural cooperation has become one part of the wider BRICS engagement between participating countries. Events related to theatre, music, literature and heritage help expand people-to-people connections alongside economic and diplomatic cooperation.

The BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi will bring these cultural exchanges to the stage through 11 international productions. With participants from India, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Iran, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia, the festival will showcase a range of theatre traditions in one programme.

The three-day event from October 12 to 14 will therefore combine international performances, cultural interaction and theatre-based cooperation during India’s BRICS Presidency 2026.