India to Host BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in Delhi

Source: Republic World | Original Published At: 2026-10-07 15:49:54 UTC

Key Points

• India’s Ministry of Culture will host the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi from October 12 to 14, 2026.
• The festival is held under the theme “Shared Stories, Shared Futures” and will bring together theatre practitioners, scholars, students, and cultural delegates from nine BRICS member and partner nations.
• The event follows the Bhopal Declaration adopted at the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting in August 2026 and is supported by the BRICS Leaders’ Declaration.
• Participating countries include India, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia, Vietnam, Iran, South Africa, Kazakhstan, and Ethiopia.
• Performances and professional exchanges will take place at venues including the National School of Drama, Kamani Auditorium, LTG Auditorium, and Meghdoot Theatre.
• India has proposed a voluntary Artist Registry to facilitate future cross-border creative collaborations within BRICS cultural cooperation.