The Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina has forwarded to the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports an invitation to relevant institutions, organizations, and interested parties to participate in two significant international theatre festivals to be held in the Republic of Türkiye in May 2026:

• The 26th International Theatre Festival “Black Sea”, to be held in Trabzon from May 2 to May 15, 2026, and
• The 16th International Theatre Festival in Antalya, to be held from May 8 to May 19, 2026.

Both festivals are organized by the State Theatres of the Republic of Türkiye with the aim of promoting international cultural cooperation, exchanging artistic experiences, and strengthening multicultural dialogue between theatre institutions and artists from different countries. Participation is intended for professional theatre ensembles, and selection is based on the submitted application and a video recording of the performance.

The application deadline for the “Black Sea” Theatre Festival is January 5, 2026, while the deadline for the Antalya Theatre Festival is January 30, 2026. Festival organizers will cover accommodation and meals for participants, in accordance with established conditions.

Interested institutions and organizations can find detailed information on participation requirements, application forms, and technical specifications on the official web platform: www.devtiyatro.gov.tr.