2026 International Black Theatre Festival

Schedule

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:59 pm

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Location

Winston Salem, North Carolina | Winston Salem, NC

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Get ready to put on your purple and black, the festival is back!
The International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) rolls out the purple carpet this summer, transforming Winston-Salem into a mega-performing arts center with over 120 performances in a number of the city’s venues.
Artists, audiences, and industry leaders from across the globe unite for an electrifying week of mainstage theatrical productions, engaging programs, and cultural exchange.
The countdown to the 2026 festival is on! Visit ncblackrep.org/ibtf to learn more.
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