29th International Ankara Theatre Festival Begins on November 20-30

Organized by the Foundation for Social Research, Culture and Art (TAKSAV) with the support of Çankaya Municipality, the 29th International Ankara Theatre Festival will take place between November 20 and November 30, 2026. The opening ceremony and award presentation of the festival will be held at the Doğan Taşdelen Contemporary Arts Center.

The 29th International Ankara Theatre Festival, supported by Çankaya Municipality, will host art lovers between November 20 and November 30, 2026. Festival plays will be staged at various culture and art venues such as the Doğan Taşdelen Contemporary Arts Center, Atatürk Art Center, Yılmaz Güney Stage, and Yaşar Kemal Culture Center. The opening ceremony will be held on Friday, November 20 at 19:30 at the Çankaya Municipality Doğan Taşdelen Contemporary Arts Center.

During the award ceremony to be held as part of the opening, the Festival Honorary Award will be presented to Mahir Günşiray, the Festival Labor Award to Prof. Dr. Zehra İpşiroğlu, and the Sevda Şener Playwriting Award to Ali Cüneyd Kılcıoğlu. Festival tickets will be available via Biletinial, and the detailed event program can be followed at ankaratiyatrofestivali.org.