38th ITI General Assembly

27/07/2026

📣𝟯𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗧𝗜 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁
𝟭𝟱 – 𝟭𝟴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

Every General Assembly brings the worldwide ITI community together.

This year, it also opens a new space for us to connect, exchange and collaborate.

Recently endorsed by the Executive Council, the new participation model for the 38th ITI General Assembly expands the experience beyond the Statutory General Assembly itself. From 15 to 17 December, a new Pre-General Assembly Exchange Programme will create opportunities for dialogue, knowledge-sharing and international collaboration, leading into the 38th Statutory General Assembly on 18 December.

Like theatre itself, this programme will be created through encounter. It will grow from the ideas, experiences and creativity shared by ITI Centres, Committees and Networks around the world. Together, we hope to create a programme that reflects not only the diversity of our community, but also the connections that bring us together.

An open Call for Contributions, to be launched in early September, will invite ITI Centres, Committees and Networks to help shape the programme by sharing inspiring projects, artistic practices, research and experiences. We also warmly welcome the wider performing arts community to follow this journey and join the conversations that will unfold in the months ahead.

This new chapter will take shape step by step. In the coming months, we will introduce the programme, share opportunities to participate and reveal the people and ideas that will help bring it to life.

We look forward to building it together.

🟣Click below to read the 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗧𝗜 in three languages.
https://www.iti-worldwide.org/pdfs/news/01Letter%20from%20ITI%20DirectorGeneral_ITI%20General%20Assembly%20online_EN%20FR%20AR.pdf

👇Click below to 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗧𝗜 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 in
🔵English
https://www.iti-worldwide.org/pdfs/news/38th%20ITI%20Online%20General%20AssemblyFramework_Final_EN.pdf

🔵French
https://www.iti-worldwide.org/pdfs/news/38th%20ITI%20Online%20General%20AssemblyFramework_Final_FR.pdf

🔵Arabic
https://www.iti-worldwide.org/pdfs/news/38th%20ITI%20Online%20General%20AssemblyFramework_Final_AR.pdf

23/04/2026

📣𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲
The International Theatre Institute(ITI) and its International Dance Committee (IDC) are pleased to announce that 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗲 is the Author of the International Dance Day Message 2026.

The original English version of the Message is available for 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 in both PDF and Word formats, and translations into several languages are already accessible on the International Dance Day website.

PDF:https://www.iti-worldwide.org/pdfs/news/IDD%202026_Message_by_CrystalPite_EN.pdf
Word: https://www.iti-worldwide.org/pdfs/news/IDD%202026_Message_by_CrystalPite_EN.docx

All ITI Centres and partners are warmly invited to share the Message across their networks - including cultural institutions, media platforms, universities, and artistic communities - in order to reach a wide and diverse audience.

They are also encouraged to contribute to its translation into local languages. Completed versions may be sent to the ITI General Secretariat at [email protected] and will be published on the International Dance Day website to further extend global accessibility.

Through these collective efforts, the Message can resonate across different contexts, languages, and communities, reinforcing the shared significance of dance as an essential artistic expression.

23/04/2026

28/02/2026

🎉𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝟮𝟱 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

We are pleased to announce that the World Theatre Day 2026 Celebration will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026 in Luxembourg City.

Initiated by the 𝗜𝗧𝗜 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 in dialogue with the 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗧𝗜 (THEATER FEDERATIOUN) and held 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢, the celebration reflects the spirit of the 2026 World Theatre Day Message by Willem Dafoe. It is envisioned as a public and participatory gathering, affirming theatre as a space for artistic reflection and for dialogue on the ethical and social questions of our time.

Organized within the framework of 𝗕𝘂̈𝗵𝗻𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗴 (𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀) and marking the 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 of THEATER FEDERATIOUN, the event also offers an opportunity to engage with Luxembourg’s vibrant performing arts community and its cultural institutions.

Further information will be shared shortly.
https://www.world-theatre-day.org/mainevent.html

27/02/2026

📣𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗲, 𝗨𝗦𝗔 – 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Each year on 27 March, World Theatre Day brings together theatre communities around the world to celebrate theatre as a space for dialogue, reflection, and shared human experience. In a time marked by rapid change and growing distance between people, theatre reminds us of the essential value of presence — a living encounter between artists and audiences that renews our sense of connection and shared humanity.

We are pleased and honored to announce that Willem Dafoe (USA), a distinguished theatre artist and internationally acclaimed actor, is the Author of the World Theatre Day Message 2026.

👇Click here to know more about his Biography and Message.
https://www.world-theatre-day.org/messageauthor.html

𝗪𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲.
To ensure its widespread impact, it is essential to share it through various channels, including press, digital media, television, and radio stations in your country. The objective is to ensure the widest possible dissemination and impact.

Photo Credit: Willem Dafoe©Brad Trent

28/01/2026

📣𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗧𝗜 | 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹-𝗥𝗮𝗵𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀
23–27 August 2026, Jordan
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Jordanian Centre of ITI is pleased to announce the call for submissions for the 5th Al-Rahhalah International Theatre Festival for Different Spaces مهرجان مسرح الرحالة الدولي للفضاءات المغايرة, organized by the Al-Rahhalah Theatre Troupe (Jordan). Founded in 1991, the troupe creates performances beyond the traditional proscenium stage, working in alternative and site-specific spaces as a core artistic approach.

The festival will take place from 𝟮𝟯–𝟮𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 in Jordan and is open to local and international theatre productions presented in non-traditional spaces such as public squares, historic houses, rooms, cafés, and similar venues. Performances are intended for adult audiences; children’s performances are not accepted.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: https://forms.gle/zhoguxKynkVq3nXEA
ℹContact: [email protected]

28/01/2026

📣𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹
The Rise and Development of Musical Theatre in China
The twelfth edition of the Chinese Performing Arts Journal is now available. This issue focuses on the rise and development of musical theatre in China, tracing its history, current trends, and emerging voices within the field.

👇Click here to read the Journal.
https://www.iti-worldwide.org/pdfs/CPA12_single-WEB.pdf

📕Click here to read the previous editions.
https://www.iti-worldwide.org/chineseperformingarts.html

28/01/2026